[at-l] Lekis And Trail Erosion (Sly)

[Slyatpct@aol.com (Slyatpct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 2/11/2002 7:23:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
kahley7@ptd.net writes:



> What is the difference between the unsightly holes and unsightly litter?
> Neither are strictly necessary.  Both are caused, voluntarily, by hikers.
> One is accepted and one is not.  Why?
> 

That's a weak argument.

Why not mention foot prints or the trail itself for that matter?  The 
unsightly holes are temporary, as are foot prints, vanquished by wind, rain, 
and gravity.  They cause no lasting damage.  The trail itself, especially in 
problem areas, wouldn't be there or hardly discerable without yearly 
maintenance, whether people used Lekis or not.  

That doesn't happen with litter, someone has to pick it up and dispose of it. 
 

Sly




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