[pct-l] So there I was... staring into a PCTA Contact us *Message dialog box

[nathan at bousfield.me]

Looks like there is a new fire order that allows campfires and stoves in established recreation areas (campfires and stoves are prohibited outside established recreation areas) https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd569060.pdf

> On Jan 11, 2018, at 7:19 PM, Paint YW <paintyourwagonhikes at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> *Message
> 
> I've been a participant in the latest conversations at the PCT-L (list
> serve) regarding the recent implementation of a total fire ban in the
> Angeles NF.
> 
> If the weather continues it's trend (another drought year) the forest is
> again, going to be a tinderbox.
> 
> The idea came to my mind to have the 2018 hikers voluntarily pledge not to
> start fires along the trail. Note: I am not against fires in established
> campgrounds,  where water is available, and I am emphatically for the use
> of gas backpacking stoves out on the trail, with proper precautions.
> 
> The PCTA might set up a registration on it's website, where those taking
> the pledge would see their pledge (name) displayed openly and united in
> purpose with their peers.
> 
> I believe some kind of awareness campaign is in order, using all of the
> PCTA's tools, like- The Communicator, the PCTA website, PCTA speakers at
> gatherings, PCTA personnel posting at hiking forums or boards, and perhaps
> a pledge option included in the e-mailing of this year's permits. This
> would need to be constructed quickly, as the permit distribution process is
> just around the corner. Or, if time is too short, a stand alone email
> message sent independently of the permits, with the pledge option included
> inside the message's body.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Paint
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