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Posted by Gear Guy on September 13, 2007 at 11:03:03 am EDT
In reply to building a campfire - sometimes it's just not right posted by bheiser1 on September 11, 2007 at 7:08:52 pm EDT

I agree with the majority here as the time for 'Fire rings' on summits have long past. I generally dismantle those I find on New England peaks where I spend my seasons hiking. If done thoroughly it's hard to tell a ring was present if one looks casually at the site.

I also try to discourage new ones being built for the sake of those who will come after the party leaves. And 'party' is the operative word here; seeing as how it's mostly young folks, or macho types that 'need' to prove themselves by building a fire, regardless of 'fire conditions' in the surrounding area. A lack of water and or shovel is just plain assinine, and shows a lack of outdoor skills, blazing inferno aside IMO. The hype of television shows with marginally correct behaviors being demonstrated by 'experts' seems to be the catalsyt for the growing numbers of witless campers in the woods these days IMO.

It does irk me too to find toilet paper trailside amongst all the other trash left on, around, and in fire rings. Even worse are the louts throwing their trash into the shelter pit toilets along the AT! I remember back in the '70s when we used to all carry a pound of lime in our packs, and toss in a sprinkle every time we made a depoist. It left the place smelling cleaner, and kept the flies down. Hike it in, Hike it out!

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