Comments...

“But for those who haven't...

These are actual comments left on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips:

"A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call."

"Escalators would help on steep uphill sections."

"Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness."

"Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands."

"Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals."

"All the mile markers are missing this year."

"Found a smouldering cigarette left by a horse."

"Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."

"Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests."

"Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in the winter."

"Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them."

"The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals."

"Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at”

“Like maybe a group of TT'ers.”

“you leave a dirty sock under your sleeping bag pillow and she gives you a dollar?”

“I hope these people are just being funny and are NOT serious!”

“That number 4 is true!”

“TOP 10 THINGS THAT SOUND DIRTY IN CLIMBING BUT AREN'T


10. I'll need plenty of protection for this one.
9. Want to use my rope or yours?
8. Go ahead and tie in while I get my protection out.
7. I hate it when my protection fails!
6. That crack is big enough for your whole fist.
5. I'm getting tired of hanging here, but I want to try it one more time.
4. Better take a good selection of nuts.
3. I wish I hadn't lost that piece of protection in the crack.
2. Make sure you anchor in; I'm a lot heavier than you.
and, the number one thing that sounds dirty in climbing but isn't:
1. Wow, what a great crack!
Submitted by Tom Wheeler”

“Ah, the Classics!


What about...

Classic Commandments of Mountaineering

1. Never get separated from your lunch.
2. Never get separated from your sleeping bag.
3. Never get separated from your primal urges.
4. Carefully consider where your primal urges are leading you.
5. Expect to go the wrong way at least some of the time.
6. Recognize that first aid above 26,000 feet consists of getting below 26,000 feet.
7. Never step on the rope.
8. Never bivouac.
9. Remember that Surfer Girl is not in the mountains.
10. Never pass up a chance to pee.
11. Don't eat yellow snow.
12. Have fun and don't forget why you started.

Gerry Roach
Colorado Fourteeners - From Hikes to Climbs”