[pct-l] Tethers to the other world...

[Cat Nelson]

It is a slippery slope when values change in a community over time. From
packs 1/3 your weight, to under50# packs and no trail angels, to ultalite,
satellite, trail angel support, bounce boxes, spot, GPS, bear canisters,
what have I left out? Motel, trail magic expectations, advance teams,
yo-yo, TP or no TP...... the PCT and it's visitors is always evolving. I
can't wait til the 2013 kick off before it changes more.
On Oct 14, 2012 6:52 PM, "Frank Dumville" <fdumville at earthlink.net> wrote:

> >> I agree with you, in this day-and-age (as opposed to "go west young
> man" era) not allowing loved ones that are concerned about you to know your
> safe and they don't need to go to bed at night not knowing if they will
> ever see you again is VERY selfish.
>
> Jon,
>
> The decision to carry communications devices is each person's choice to
> make. There's nothing selfish about not carrying one and comparing that to
> the actions on your list is inappropriate.
>
> Do you carry a satellite phone? Better bring a PLB and Spot along also.
> Cost and weight shouldn't matter if you don't want to be selfish.
>
> Snap
>
>
> PS Remember the heated arguments about the ethics of using cell phones in
> the wilderness. Now it's expected.
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