[pct-l] Trail Markings

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

Sorry.  I didn't read the first post.

I think I hear things are pretty much cool the way they are. 
(although Washington has some big mis-directions for Sobos)

Thanks for correcting me Mags

Monty


> [Original Message]
> From: Paul Magnanti <pmags@yahoo.com>
> To: PCT MailingList <pct-l@backcountry.net>
> Date: 11/14/2005 11:31:07 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Trail Markings
>
> >>his conversation? does remind me of last spring when
> Mike Mauer of
> >>Gossamer Gear offered, on this list, to snowshoe up
> toward Fuller Ridge
> >>with his GPS and put some trail markings up for the
> 2005 hikers.  He
>
> Additional trail markings in a dangerous area is one
> thing...but for normnal trail conditions?
>
> Do we really need to kvetch about lack of markings for
> people attempting a speed record? If Joe Average
> thru-hiker has minimal trouble following a trail, then
> I think things are A OK.  
>
> Remember, this discussion came about because a runner
> (who is used to a much more controlled racing
> environment) claimed the trail markings were
> inadequate. Think the hikers who made it from Mex to
> Canada (or Can to Mex) followed the trail A-OK. 
> Again, you may get "lost" a little bit (I did on
> occassion), but not so LOST that I want more signage
> on the trail.
>
> I am not such a luddite that I say "no markings! Nay!
> Nay! Nay!", but I also recongnize that I do not want
> an AT like experince on the PCT. And as much as I
> enjoy the trail runs I've been in (great people,
> awesome volunteers, fun and beautiful experiences), do
> not expect same type of services (aid stations, marked
> course so I do not have to pay attention to the trail,
> support) for my backpacking trips.  I have respect for
> these speed record attempts...but the people
> attempting the records should take the trail on its
> own terms. Not make the trail conform to *their*
> terms.
>
> YMMV. HYOH. Just my .05, etc.
>
>
> ...
> On a side note, I am glad we can this great discussion
> with diverse opinions without getting into flames.
> Very cool!
>
>
>
>
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