[pct-l] Privacy

[jomike at cot.net]

What a GREAT letter, my thoughts exactly! Good job. 

are we there yet




Being a trail angel up at the tail north end of the PCT........I have never
> had a hiker in 6 years convey to me or my husband that they require
> anonymity. Everyone signs the register. Everyone poses for photos both
> individual and group. They all know they will end up in our annual video.
> Most hikers want their travels to be posted so family and others CAN track
> the progress. They are very proud of their accomplishments. There's no more
> privacy out on the trail than there is at a public football game. Everyone
> has cameras and everyone talks to each other.  If a hiker needs to be
> invisible while they are hiking they need to not talk with anyone, hide
> their face  and don't sign any register with your real or trail name.
> It's your responsibility to remain anonymous......not ours. The trail is
> definitely a very public and highly advertised place. Hike the trail and
> have a good time. You're safer out with all the hiker trash than you are in
> your home town. Hiker trash with care for you if you are hurt or sick. Hiker
> trash with protect you again anything. They become your family by the time
> you finish the hike. Quit being paranoid and enjoy the hike.  You are not
> out there by yourself.
> 
> PCT MOM
>