[pct-l] Fwd: Response to inquiries about mountain bikes and the PCT

[Fred Walters]

>From what a few have aid, the stance of the PCTA is currently "unclear".
 Their mission statement seems to suggest they will be resisting the change
of use but some here have suggested they may be open to "other ideas", some
even suggesting that finance is an important aspect.

I would completely agree provided they are going to strongly resist the
change - have they released any statements about all this yet ?

Fred

On Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>wrote:

> Time to support the PCTA Big Time. They are going to need it
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jack Haskel <jhaskel at pcta.org>
> Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM
> Subject: RE: Rulemaking to allow bikes on the PCT
> To: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>
>
>
> Pacific Crest Trail Association
> Response to inquiries about mountain bikes and the PCT
> 10/11/12
>
> To our members and supporters:
>
> We are receiving many inquiries from you about information being
> posted online about mountain bikes and the PCT.   We want to assure
> you that we are well aware of this growing campaign to open the PCT to
> bicycles. We are monitoring the decision-making process and we are
> working on a strategy to thoughtfully address this issue.
>
> The US Forest Service has been contacted by a group of citizens
> requesting a review of the bicycle prohibition but has not made a
> decision regarding a review process.  Public notification and an
> environmental analysis would have to take place before any change in
> the bicycle prohibition would be considered.
>
> The Pacific Crest Trail Association opposes bicycle use on the trail.
>  We will be reaching out to all of you when we know more about the
> process and what influence we, as hikers and equestrians, can have. We
> will keep you informed of our progress and your potential role in this
> important matter for the PCT.
>
> Thank you for your support of the PCTA and for all you do for the trail.
>
>         - Liz Bergeron, PCTA Executive Director and CEO
>
> Jack 'Found' Haskel
> Trail Information Specialist
> Pacific Crest Trail Association
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