[pct-l] markings

[pmags at yahoo.com (Paul Magnanti)]

Two interesting items from the interview:

"However, the thing that surprised me the most about
the PCT was how 
poorly it was marked.  I didn't expect to see it
marked like the 
Appalachian Trail where you have a marker within sight
in most 
situations, but I did expect to see markers at trail
intersections.  In 
some cases there were some, but in many cases there
were not.  This 
needs to be improved and I've made a contribution to
PCTA to help 
with that."

"I do  think that you have to be a better, tougher,
and more prepared hiker 
to do the PCT than to do the AT.  The same is true for
runners as well."

  
......

And that says a lot. I would think being prepared to
do a trail in the mountains would mean having basic
navigation skills.  If a shmoe like me can follow the
PCT, don't see where other people can't. Pull out the
map, look at the junction, and off you go. Sure, there
are times when you might get a little "lost" (as
opposed to LOST), but to complain about poor markings
and how difficult it is to follow is a bit of an
exaggeration. 

If someone wants a laid out trail with clear markings
everywhere, maybe they should stick to races with full
support and a well laid out course? :)


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