[pct-l] Fragile Flowers......my @$$

[Ernie Castillo]

On my hike in 1980, PCTers were fewer and far in between. But I still appreciate all of the people who assisted, whether it was a ride to-from trail t<-> post office, water cache, meal, or a word of encouragement. To all of the Trail Angels I say a heartfelt "God Bless you."

Ernie Castillo
erniec01 at hotmail.com
248 884 5201



 
> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:27:19 -0800
> From: zaqueltooocool at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Fragile Flowers......my @$$
> 
> To whom it may concern............
> 
> Fragile flowers............excuse me !!!! We are trail angels at the 2,400
> mile marker of the PCT. We host 200-250 PCT hikers each year. Anyone who has
> made it up here (with or with out water cashes) is no fragile flower. Why
> cut the throat of other hikers just because you don't wish to take advantage
> of an extra water suppy during your hike. Just because it may be right for
> you doesn't mean the thousands of other hikers think it's right for them.
> You seem to be in the minority of being a purist. HYOH.....just don't think
> others should or need to follow your lead. They are hiking their own
> hike. Most of them will probably finish the journey at their own pace. There
> is no correct way to hike the PCT. Who says you have to finish ?? Who says
> you shouldn't flip at some point ?? Who says you have to do the whole trail
> in one year. Who says you have to finish the trail at all. HYOH.....the
> satisfaction is only for you. Nobody else gives a rip.
> 
> PCT MOM
> Trail Angel
> Skykomish, WA
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