[pct-l] Why I do it (was do gooders)

[AsABat]

If the PCT was constructed the way it was originally envisioned we wouldn't
be having our annual debate about water caches. The trail was supposed to
have more water sources available. Two areas that immediately come to mind
are the San Felipe Hills and Hat Creek Rim. Both were to have wells drilled
roughly half way along the dry stretch. Instead both locations now have
water caches to mitigate the lack of the originally planned water source.
AsABat


On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes wrote:

> So little of the trail's water was
> "natural" water. Too much of it came from faucets and cattle troughs.
> After a while, it kind of seemed like a false division between water
> in a bottle vs water from a faucet or trough.
>
> Full disclosure: I did take water from caches three times, mostly out
> of anger from suffering in the heat. The PCT just seemed so
> inappropriately routed sometimes. I think back now and laugh at
> myself for complaining so much.
>