In this article they are talking about the overall problem that people are coming to this trail unprepared. Each year more and more people are coming to the PCT. This means each year more and more people are coming unprepared. In this article they are trying to convince people to come to this trail prepared. If you know this trail is very vigorous and challenging why would you come unprepared? In this article it says that if you call in and you are hurt that it will not be a guarantee that they will come and help you {Although there are park rangers out there that will assist you}.It also states that you will not be their main priority if you call in saying that you are injured. You can not get ready for this trail in a week. This trail takes months of preparation and training to get ready for. So when going on this trail make sure you have everything you need when going on a long hike like this. This article says these are some of the things you may need when going on this trail, Bandages,a map,a compass, and things of that nature. Do not bring anything you do not need on this trail.
Interesting
It takes five days to get from Taka to Rocket Llama and the two mountains are right next to each other.Fact
Each year the number of people increases by 5%. The number of people come unprepared increases by 2% each year.
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If you are injured on this trail why would you not be their main priority? People safety should come first right?You can read more about this article at http://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/PCT_safety_Summer2014_Communicator.pdf?884c9e
Good job Naquarius!
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