[pct-l] Hiker Trash

[Ron Dye]

For some reason I am a loss to explain, a few of the hikers I encountered
last year on my thru-hike seemed to display an attitude of entitlement.
Most (and I'm glad for them) truly appreciated the assistance, generosity
and commitment of the Trail Angels and not only left a contribution but
cleaned up after themselves.  I just can't fathom why those "special" few
slobs just don't see themselves as others do - inconsiderate at best.
Stories abound about hikers who have crammed motel rooms, abused AYCE
buffets (by bringing food to others who didn't pay) and otherwise acted
badly.  While these individuals are in the minority these are the stories
that get told time and again.  We all need to be responsible, appreciative
and realize that our individual actions reflect on the entire hiking
community.

Okay, now off my soap box.

Many, many thanks to the many Trail Angels out there.

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Andrea Dinsmore
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 1:47 PM
To: Brenda Murray
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiker Trash

HEAR HEAR.......:) Definately appreciate your support. You worded your
thoughts exceptionally well.

Hugs,

Andrea Dinsmore
PCT MOM
On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 9:01 AM, Brenda Murray <murbre at gmail.com> wrote:

> I use the term "Hiker Trash"  as a term of endearment........ After
> scrubbing the hiker bathroom at Heitman's Hideaway I am not so sure I am
so
> terribly fond of some of my much loved hikers!
> When we, yes "WE", have the stamina to walk into foreign land, we do so as
> ambassadors.  As an ambassador I expect each and everyone of us to use the
> LNT ethic.  How about this ethic carrying over into the homes that have
> been
> graciously opened for our benefit?  When finished with that dirty towel,
> take a moment to wipe down the shower, sink and perhaps the floor you have
> just stood upon with trashed feet moments before.  It is not just the
> donation basket that needs our gentle touch, but the homes we are
invading.
> Our wonderful trail angels and the angels volunteering their time need our
> assistance as well.
> Many of us have Mothers or Grandmothers the age of a few of the angels
that
> grace you with a loving home for an hour, day or two....Would we truly
> leave
> our wet towel on the floor, or our recycle sitting around where ever we
> happen to be sitting?  Wait!  Maybe some would, if so as a grandmother I
> would personally be offended by the lack of respect shown by this
behavior.
> Lives have been dedicated to PCT users...Can we all just take a moment to
> say thanks not just with empty words, but in our actions?
> I know I am preaching to the choir, just needed to vent.  Thanks for
taking
> the time to stop, read and perhaps store in your memory bank.
> Sqwiggle
> "The rivers flow not past, but through us, thrilling, tingling, vibrating
> every fiber and cell of our bodies, making them glide and sing." - John
> Muir
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