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 wonderfull 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."