[pct-l] MTBs on the PCT

[Tortoise]

I just "Googled" Dan Campbell  and pct-l. Found one message to him on 11/12/2011 about Deep Creek.

Typoed on my iPad.

On Oct 27, 2012, at 15:22, Tortoise <tortoise73 at charter.net> wrote:

> 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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