It is hard to make it all the way to Maine or Springer without breaking some.
Did you know, for example that you would be violating Federal regulations if you fail to hang your food 10” in the air and 4” from a tree in the Whites, in most any place that does not have a bear box?
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And how many conciencious thru hikers violate the letter of camping regulations at least once during their hikes — even if they respect the spirit of them. Then there are violations of important LNT “rules” that while not in the Federal register, have a significant impact on the Trail.
Understanding that is not promoting bad behavior, it recognizing reality.
Understanding That BSP goes ape**** over some things — don’t you love the timing of their Facebook post about two year olds, which they just clarified had nothing to do ith th Crawford’s — is important for people to know.
The ATC thinks this is important enough that they pay to have a representative in Monson to do just that.
So yea, it is important to know which rules are taken seriously — and which aren’t.
Originally Posted by rickb
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