[pct-l] Official

[Aaron Wallace]

In the context of food storage, there *are* official rules enforced by
Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, Inyo National Forest, and Yosemite
National Park (at least).  Using SIBBG-approved canisters in many areas
of these parks/forests is not just a suggestion or recommendation--it is
the law of the land, even (with a few exceptions) for thru-hikers.
Since improper food storage can result in hefty federal fines, that's
about as official as it gets.

Of course, many other things are "official" on the PCT: no pets or guns
in the National Parks, no mechanized transportation in the wilderness
areas, no leaving food in cars parked overnight at certain Sierra
trailheads, no fishing without a valid license, no wood fires above a
certain elevation, no camping near certain lakes, no overnight
backcountry camping without a permit, no entry into the Whitney Zone
without a Whitney endorsement...

These are hardly onerous regulations.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net 
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Adam Bradley
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 5:25 PM
> To: pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] RE Official
> 
> Listo must ask, What is official on the PCT?  Or any trail 
> for that matter.  Did I not get a copy of the official PCT 
> thru hiking handbook with all the official rules of a thru 
> hike?  Where does it say you have to filter water, carry two 
> pairs of shoes, a plastic barrell or ice axe, emergency 
> beacon, flare gun, axe....
> 
> Official?  Give me a break.  I argue there is no official.
> 
> Listo Del Norte