tplife69
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Camper’s Complaints
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 smoldering 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 night with flashlights."
"Need more signs to keep area pristine."
"A McDonald's would be nice at the trailhead."
"The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."
"Too many rocks in the mountains."
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Yet another sign of the impending apocalypse.
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bet the forest service has a good laugh over those they should put up signs no city people or sissy's allowed.
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mockturtle
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Yep, very funny! Gotta keep those smoking horses out of the wilderness!
I have to disagree with some of these complaints--it's the downhill sections of trail that are knee-killers.
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skipnchar
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I actually saw a sign at the Grand Canyon stating that "most accidents involving falling into the canyon occur when someone leaves the path". Did you catch that? MOST of them Apparently some trials just lead over the edge.
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mockturtle
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skipnchar wrote:I actually saw a sign at the Grand Canyon stating that "most accidents involving falling into the canyon occur when someone leaves the path". Did you catch that? MOST of them Apparently some trials just lead over the edge.
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kknowlton
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Funny! I suspect many of the OP's list were tongue in cheek (many hikers do have a sense of humor!) However, it's sometimes funnier to see signs meant to be serious - like the ones at the GC, for example.
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rpa91
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These are categorized (the complainers) as Bisquit Heads
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trnfla
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Another set of examples that people feel they should have everything given to them without any work...
Why not just have electric wheelchairs and paved trails so they won't have to walk....
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