[pct-l] Rude behavior in Warner Springs End of April 2008

[Tessa Bondi]

Hello all!
  I have been reading most of the posts for the last month or so without saying anything myself.  I am just a few days from my start date (May 11, outside Big Bear) for my "almost thru-hike" and wanted to put it out there that I think that those of you who are willing to give your time, money, energy, and kindness helping hikers out are AMAZING!  I began planning my trip last year without any concept that there would be anyone along the way to help.  As such I do not expect help, but knowing that there are wonderful people out there who are willing to help does put my mind at ease.  I look forward to meeting some of you along the way.  I believe in paying it forward so please know that your kindness will not go unappreciated.  Thank you, trail angels, in advance, for just being out there.

Cheers,
Tessa      


--- On Fri, 5/2/08, Andrea Dinsmore <zaqueltooocool at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Andrea Dinsmore <zaqueltooocool at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Rude behavior in Warner Springs End of April 2008
> To: "montypct" <montypct at gmail.com>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net, "Matt Geis" <mgeis at yahoo.com>
> Date: Friday, May 2, 2008, 4:13 PM
> We trail angels that are further north, like Jerry and
> myself, would like to
> know how many hikers are headed our way and what we might
> expect (good or
> bad) from those who appear at our door. All hikers should
> be courteous to
> all businesses and private homes they visit on the trail. 
> When I hear of
> rudeness coming from hikers I have a hard time
> understanding their behavior.
> I was raised to respect those I come in contact with. And
> again, the
> Internet is faster that any hot shot hiker out there.  The
> whole west coast
> will be aware of your name and your past behavior long
> before you hit the
> next resupply stop. And those who travel with you will be
> guilty by
> association. That's just life.....like it or not. If
> you burn your bridges
> as you do your hike, it is only pissing off businesses and
> they will look at
> all the hikers behind you as a group of people they
> DON'T want to deal with.
> Doors have been closed to PCT hikers in the recent past.
> Post offices can
> refuse to hold hiker boxes. If you're a hiker
> travelling with a single or
> group of rude PCTers.....you need to police yourself. The
> businesses,
> private homes and on trail Magic folks will decide it's
> not worth dealing
> with you. Don't let the bad behavior of one or two
> impact the rest of the
> PCT family.
> 
> PCT MOM
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