[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 24, Issue 100

[David Thibault]

If you ask me I don't understand why everyone going into the backcountry is
expected to LNT except equestrians.

I have no problems with horses on the trail - I actually enjoy running into
them.. I just found that there was a near constant "trace" of them on the
trail  - especially on hills near road crossings.

Not trying to start a flame war - I just believe it is time for equestrians
to join the rest of us with LNT.  To me this includes three issues: 1 )
clean up waste,  2) use rubber boots instead of metal horse shoes, 3) avoid
using trails when very muddy (if possible, obviously not on a long trip).

JMHO.

Day-Late




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> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:30:23 -0800
> From: "Paul Mitchell" <bluebrain at bluebrain.ca>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Equestrian info -- partner anyone? Heading South
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> > I think, judging from the smiley face that P178 included, that was a
> light-hearted troll.  There is no such regulation anywhere along the PCT
> that I'm aware of.
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> Guilty as charged.  ;-)
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