The first nobo PCT hikers will be there next month, probably. Earlier than any ranger.
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Gesendet:?Sonntag, 23. April 2023 um 04:43 Uhr Von:?"Lange Jorstad via groups.io" <langejorstad@...> An:[email protected] Betreff:?Re: [JMT-groups.io] Major bridge outage reported on Facebook #Conditions
I hope there will be some accommodation by the rangers for hikers routing around the bridge. Bad decisions often stem from hikers weighing up a short, risky choice (like crossing a damaged bridge, crossing a high flowing creek/river, or bushwhacking around cliffs on the opposite bank) versus a long backtrack or detour. I think PCT hikers in particular, who arrive at that point with 850 miles of hiking completed, will be very tempted to attempt the shortest workaround.