[pct-l] Speaking of campfires, Forester Pass

[Nathan Miller]

> > Every year, when they move in to their summer stations,
> the rangers have to go to the base of the major passes and
> remove campfire rings where fires aren't allowed. (Above
> certain elevations in different areas.) 
> 
> 
> A consequence of the fire/elevation rule is that there are
> often established campsites right below 10,000'.  Good
> to know if you are aiming for a place to camp...

In my mind, that points to what's often a conflict between the letter of the law and the spirit of the law.  Okay, so there's a rule that I'm not allowed to make fires above 10K ft, so, alright, I'll just camp at 9,999 ft. and be okay.  Well, so, if I stop to think about WHY that rule was made, and think about it, maybe I'll still forgo a fire, even if I'm well below the 10K ft. point, and thus assist in addressing the problem about which the rule was made in the first place.  Now, whether or not I CARE (and I do care, incidentally) is something else entirely.

-Nate the Trail Zombie
Newberg, OR