[pct-l] Common Courtesy (was bicycles)

[dsaufley at sprynet.com (dsaufley@sprynet.com)]

Yes, I stand corrected on this one.  Downhill traffic is supposed to yield to uphill traffic. 

The message is the same though; there are some fundamental rules of courtesy and motion, and as Mara pointed out, these may be different in different mediums such on the water.  No matter what sport or activity, there are rules of etiquette.  Problem is, not everybody knows them, and some choose to blatently ignore them.  

So we have a chance through this post, and through the PCTA's ambassador and youth outreach programs, to educate.  Which is the spirit I admire in this community of "growling bears."

-=Donna Saufley=-

-----Original Message-----
From: AsABat <AsABat@4Jeffrey.Net>
Sent: Dec 4, 2004 7:58 AM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Common Courtesy (was bicycles)


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



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