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Posted by BigSmoke on December 14, 2007 at 7:54:34 pm EST
In reply to Re: what is the reality of the dangers from other humans on the trail? posted by f_klock on December 14, 2007 at 5:38:22 pm EST

I just don't get the logic. Who in their right mind is going to rob someone out on a trail with no money and camping gear that might total $200 - $300 on the resale market? Imagine the lengths they will have to go to get your gear and haul it out... and all the people (aka, witnesses) they will be passing on the trail as they make their "quick" get away. It would be random and rare for anyone to have a problem, its just to much trouble for someone to make a living robbing campers and hikers in the backcountry. I think these leppers probably stick a little closer to the parking lot.

As to the meth labs, these guys are like cockroaches, they scurry for cover at any sign of life and the possibility of discovery. Chances are if you happen across a meth lab in the woods its not going to be run by the gangs of LA. You are not going to run into any of them unless you get way off trail and just happen to stumble into their secret lab. How many times have you gone off trail into deep cover for more than 500 yards or so?(most likely scenario for a meth lab)

The possibility exists that you will be murdered in the backcountry but so does the possibility of winning the lottery. I think you actually have a better chance at winning the lottery.

Go on your trip and enjoy yourself. Engage others in conversation along the way and enjoy the gift of serendipity. Use your good sense to avoid those shady looking murderous backcountry meth lab purveyors. You will be just fine.

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