[pct-l] re:Trail Markers

[Tortoise73 at charter.net (Tortoise)]

To mark or not to mark. The trail that is. That is the question. And 
probably a question that will be endlessly debated. And there is no 
ultimate answer IMHO. I favor modest signage, enough to assist most 
hikers staying on the trail -- such as signs or PCT markers at trail 
junctions. However to reduce vandalism and missuse I think NO markers or 
signs within say 50 meters of a road.

But this brings in another point -- use it (PCT) or lose it. If the PCT 
becomes something only a few can follow then it will lessen the popular 
support needed to keep the PCT in existence.

And when one hikes along with high tech gear (fabrics, stoves, etc.) and 
guide books, how much is the wilderness experience lessened?


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