[pct-l] Fw: Horse etiquette

[Brian Brossmer]

Regarding stepping downhill of the trail, from the Grand Canyon National Park Hiking Tips page (http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-tips.htm):

"

Mules and Hikers
MULES HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
Several recent encounters between hikers and mules resulted in injuries to packers and the death of some mules. To ensure safety for yourself, other trail users, and mule riders, when encountering mules on the trails:
	* Step off the trail on the uphill side away from the edge.*  Is this a difference of horses v. mules, or between the steepness of the Grand Canyon v. (many parts of the) PCT?


Additionally, NPS recommends:

	* Follow the direction of the wrangler. Remain completely quiet and stand perfectly still.
	* Do not return to the trail until the last mule is 50 feet (15 meters) past your position."