[pct-l] The parental aspect of hiking

[Trekker4 at aol.com]

Sasha,
 
    It wasn't totally clear, from the way your post was  written, whether 
you're the parent or the minor, and you didn't say if you have  your parents' 
permission to go hike. You did say you wanted to hike the  PCT. I'd just make 
sure you have a written letter of consent, signed by both  parents, with you at 
all times. 
    I can't really help you talk your friend's parents  into it, but I've 
always felt it was a valuable thing for someone just out of  high school, or 
college, to do. To me, it would look very good on a resume,  from a discipline 
point of view. It is a life changing experience, and far  less dangerous than 
driving down any highway in the country.  
 
Bob  "Trekker"
Big Bend Desert Denizen
Naturalized Citizen - Republic of  Texas

Government cripples you, then hands you a crutch and says, 'See, if  it 
wasn't for us, you couldn't walk.' 
-- Harry Browne

"If you think  health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs 
when its free."  
-- P. J. ORourke



In a message dated 3/11/2009 10:49:44 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
sleidman at gmail.com writes:

Though  this may be a bit of a tangent from normal conversation on this email
list,  I was wondering what ages did you start going off and doing multiple
week  hiking trips? Would you let your high school child go on one without
adult  supervision? Has the social standards for hiking ages become more
liberal  or conservative since the time you've started? I'm seventeen and I'm
hoping  to section hike the pct sobo this summer. I've asked an number of  my
friends from all across California if they'd like to join me. While  they're
all avid hikers and are usually thrilled at the idea, I have not  been able
to get parental consent from any of them. What are your opinions?  Has this
impacted you in the past? Thanks.

-- 
Sasha  Leidman
sleidman at gmail.com
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