[pct-l] Hand cycling along the PCT?

[linda.hungerford]

A very long time ago I spent a decade working for the Forest Service in the 
California Regional Office.  Our line was always that wheeled 
vehicles/conveyances were absolutely prohibited on the PCT or in any 
Wilderness but that wheelchairs or other accommodations (walkers) were 
permitted.  The user just needed to consider the myriad terrain challenges, 
not the least of which is, in many places, a long series of sand-topped, 
rough granite steps which could be a foot or two high and of varying widths. 
Not to mention talus-hopping sections, or glacial stream crossings.

I live in Portland now, and I've noticed that there are some long stretches 
of the PCT here which don't have anything like the granite staircase 
obstacles, though they might have roots and sand traps and a number of other 
spots that would require someone to get out of a chair and require some 
assistance.  Perhaps around Clear Lake up to Mount Hood, perhaps down near 
Mt. Theilsen; it might be possible to string together some pieces for a 
person who was really fit and had a really strong desire for adventure. 
And it would be inspiring for everyone.

linda

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From: <jape1 at cox.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:41 PM
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>; "Lauren Reed" <lmr238 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hand cycling along the PCT?

> You've heard the "no wheels allowed" rule, but I'll bet a nickle that 
> wouldn't apply to the 40 some miles of road walking that the fires have 
> ordained for this season.  When the forest service and PCTA finalize the 
> routhe this year, keep your eyes peeled for Section D.  Some of the roads 
> being considered are also now closed to vehicular traffic.
>
> ---- Lauren Reed <lmr238 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello all,
> <snip>
>> Since I am raising money and awareness for his foundation on my 
>> thru-hike,
>> Chris would love it if he could come out and join me with his ~3ft wide 
>> hand
>> cycle for a day or so on the trail.
> <snip>
>
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