The definitive book has already been written

http://www.amazon.com/...achian/dp/0307279464

The movie* opens on Labor Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOF2LIAp9bw







* I'm sure they got their permits in order ahead of time, and only filmed with small groups ... no champagne at the wrap party, either

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

Yes I am familiar with the movie. I may have posted this already but it appears that the PCT has had an increase of about 60% this year after the Movie Wild, Lost and Found on the PCT was released last year. Some people are estimating a 60% increase on the A.T. next year but I think that estimate is probably low. I don't know if you had a chance to read the letter I linked to in the earlier post but it will give you a pretty good idea of what issues the Trail is facing (including alcohol on Katahdin/trail). It might not sound like much of an issue but you have to remember that the start dates are not spread throughout the year. Most people are NOBO's and will start between March 01 and April 15th. So an increase of 1500 people over a time span of 45 days will impact the trail as camp areas and shelters get over crowded. As I stated in an earlier post it just concerns me because I love the Trail and I know from personal experience the kind of impact it can have on you. I just hate to see it become regulated in regards to when, how, and how many are permitted to utilize it. I also know I am a hypocrite because if Scott does write I book I am sure I would be one of the first to buy it. lol I just hope a sustainable plan/agreement can be reached by all the partners involved that does not take away from the end users experience.

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What difference does it make to anyone if he writes a book about it? I hike parts of the AT regularly and I've never thought it was too crowded, but what do I know.

Blog post by Jurek today where he discusses the issues on Katahdin - http://blog.scottjurek.com/...he-appalachian-trail

story on the front page of the Denver Post today,
http://www.denverpost.com/...d-tensions-rise-over

So, the friend that brought the champagne asked rangers about alcohol before he headed up and was told to keep it away from families and children, but not that regulations prohibit it. Rangers were on the summit and did not intervene in the celebration or give a summons. His group was not too large, and he has no control over others that started independently. He was given the summons after arriving at the base of the mountain. BSP claims that the summons was given at the top of the mountain even though a picture taken by Scott's wife shows them giving him the tickets at the bottom of the mountain. BSP has deleted FB posts from people on the summit independently of Scott that contradict their version of events.

BSP could have addressed their concerns about the situation and expressed their philosophy in a thoughtful way that would have helped advance their agenda. Instead they wrote an accusatory, unprofessional post that has made them look stupid and undermines the respect for the rules they seek to protect. A great example of poor PR and inept social media management.

Glad you enjoyed the book! I pre-ordered it and have read a couple of small sections. Those sections haven't disappointed. I'm waiting until late winter to read the entire book before a trip where I'll be running trails very near the AT in Georgia.

/pink
His record was broken, the book holds no value now
/pink