Re: Sierra Club

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-09-28 15:02:51 EDT, ctyler41@juno.com writes:

<< As far as those of us in the endurance community being true
 environmentalists, I just don't know. I crewed Tevis this year for my
 sister as my horse was lame and couldn't compete. Unfortunately her horse
 tied up and needed ringers at Robinson's Flat. We were there long after
 the last rider left. I was ashamed and aghast at the condition many crews
 left the place once they pulled out. Soda and a few beer  cans littered
 everywhere. Plastic bags, tin foil, empty electrolyte syringes laying on
 the ground. AND LOT'S OF IT! I realize the Tevis "sweep" and volunteers
 would be cleaning it up, but why should it be necessary? Pack your trash
 people.   >>

I'm sorry if Tevis crews proved to be an exception, but my experience is that
I can go through ride camp or vet checks after my rides and find almost NO
trash to pick up, unless it has been specifically bagged and left as
instructed.  You have to remember that Tevis is a big, well-known event and
draws some folks that are not regular endurance riders; also that some people
have non-endurance folks helping them out as crews.  The sort of scenario you
describe is simply unheard of in my area.

Heidi