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Posted by f_klock on December 14, 2007 at 5:38:22 pm EST
In reply to what is the reality of the dangers from other humans on the trail? posted by Backcountry (Guest) on December 14, 2007 at 1:13:16 am EST

Clandestine meth labs ARE being found, in increasing numbers, in public areas such as state, county and local park camping areas – at least here in the northeast. The closer you get to populated areas, the higher the chance that you may find one of these labs, however, if you’re a “Cooker” and you don’t want to get caught, it would make sense to move farther and farther away from the general population. - Just like the moonshiners did in days gone by.

As a wilderness first responder, I have attended classes that teach what to look for and explain that “what to look” for is nothing out of the ordinary. Campfires, pots and pans, tents, water bottles – Think about that for a moment.

As for physical danger, I believe you can never be totally safe from that. I recently read “A Walk In The Woods” and the author describes 8 murders on the AT since it’s creation. But, if you average out the number of hiker miles on the AT – the incidence of violence is very low.

I’m not one of those people that would tell you not to go on your trip, after all, it’s still going to be A LOT safer than spending a week in the city. I will tell you though to be careful, trust no one, file a trip plan, and keep in contact with friends/family as often as you can while on the trail. It’s a changing world. Sad? Yes it is.

God speed.

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• Re: what is the reality of the dangers from other humans on the trail? - BigSmoke 19:54:34 12/14/2007

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