[pct-l] Whores and the TahquitzInn

[Carl & Judy Rush]

Andrea,

  This year seemed to be a bad year for hikers, there were a few bad apples
on the trail this year that made the whole long distance community look bad.
We sometimes take in AT hikers here in PA, but have never had a bad one. If
we did we would just tell them to leave, but your situation is different,
you have more hikers there so I want to know why the other hikers don't
handle a problem hiker themselves. IMHO we should police our own if
necessary . I read in one of this years journals of hikers bragging about
ripping off businesses that support us, and being afraid to confront them
about it.
 Perhaps this should be brought up at the ADZPCTKO, what do you think
Strider ?
Carl


On 12/24/06, Andrea Dinsmore <zaqueltooocool at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> So, does anyone really know what happened at the Tahquitz Inn last season
> to
> piss off the owner so bad?? We had a couple of groups that were
> *very*disrespectful come through here last season. The experience made
> us sit down
> and discuss whether we should continue to help the hikers or not. I'd like
> to hear from the hikers as to what they think the trail angels and
> business
> owners should do for them and if there should be any charges or tips
> involved?? Are the places you stop on the trail supposed to support your
> hike at their expense ?? Are they just a place for you to party ?? Should
> you be allowed to trash their property and take what you want when you
> leave?? Would the hikers rather not have businesses allow you in their
> establishments?? Should the trail angels close their doors ??  I know how
> the businesses and other trail angels feel, but would really like to hear
> from those who use our services..........the hikers.
>
> Andrea Dinsmore
> Skykomish, WA.
> Trail Angel
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