[pct-l] Common Courtesy (was bicycles)

[AsABat at 4Jeffrey.Net (AsABat)]

The downhill vehicle yields to the uphill vehicle because it is much safer
to back uphill than to back downhill. If you've driven to Vermillion Valley
Resort you know what I mean.

I have always considered it courteous to yield to the uphill hiker. Esp.
near day use areas, they are often exhausted, frustrated, sweating, and
emotionally beat. In I give them the option of continuing up without
interference, but graciously pass them with a word of encouragement if they
choose to rest a moment so I may pass. Unfortunately, I've met too many (not
here, but the Whitney Trail is a good example) who view hiking as a
competition, and will even physically shove past these people. I can't
imagine pausing 10 seconds makes a big difference in getting to camp.

AsABat