[pct-l] MTBs on the PCT

[Tortoise]

Does anyone on the list know Dan Campbell?

Typoed on my iPad.

On Oct 27, 2012, at 10:34, Dan Campbell <dan at camelbackhotel.com> wrote:

> I hike 3 times a week in the Phoenix Mountain preserve (similar in
> composition to S. Cal PCT Sections).  All the trails are multiuse:  hikers,
> horses & Mountain Bikes (MTB).  We all coexist happily.  Rarely do I
> encounter an out of control MTBer.  Actually horses are more bothersome
> than MTBs.  MTBers have always been respectful and polite.  I think the
> trails have actually improved with added use by the MTBs.  The MTBs wear
> down the sharp rocks in the trail quicker and firm up the trail.  With
> little rain (like So. Cal) tire ruts are essentially non existent.  Here's
> the biggest problem with MTBers:  whenever you see an ambulance in the
> parking lot at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve you know its for a MTBer not a
> hiker.  My guess is 95% of the PCT rescues will be for MTBs.
> 
> My goal is to section hike the whole PCT.  However my wife loves horses.  I
> think it would be fun to complete the PCT partially hiking, partially
> horseback & partially MTB -- how cool!!!!  Imagine MTBing from fuller ridge
> down to I-10 or southbound from Mt Laguna to I-8!!!  Where you'll see the
> MTBs is on the long downhills.
> 
> While section hiking the PCT I rarely ever see another hiker.  It might be
> fun to see a MTB every once in a while.  They might be great trail angels
> (imagine 4 water caches between scissor crossing and barrel springs rather
> than 1).
> 
> Share -- it might not be that bad.
> 
> *Dan Campbell*
> *Section Hiker*
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