Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 00:02:06 -0700


>ACTUAL comments received in 1996 from the Bridger Wilderness
>(Bridger-Teton National Forest) registration sheets and comment cards:
>
> - Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.
>
> - Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs
>   to reduce world-wide population growth to limit the number of
>   visitors to wilderness.
>
> - 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 smoldering cigarette left by a horse.
>
> - Trail needs to be reconstructed.  Please avoid building trails that
>   go uphill.
>
> - Too many bugs and leaches 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 during the
>winter.
>
> - Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful
>   views without having to hike to them.
>
> - The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake.
>   Please eradicate these annoying animals.
>
> - A small deer came into my camp and stole my jar of pickles.  Is
>   there a way I can get reimbursed?  Please call ___ ___ ____.
>
> - Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can
>   hike at night with flashlights.
>
> - Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.
>
> - Need more signs to keep area pristine.
>
> - A McDonalds would be nice at the trailhead.
>
> - The places where trails do not exist are not well marked.
>
> - I brought lots of sandwhich makings, but forgot bread.  If you
>   have extra bread, leave it in the yellow tent at V Lake.
>
> - Too many rocks in the mountains.