The Clarion October 8, 1995 Page 8
How Was Your First Week At BC?
"I was quite nervous because I
came here alone from Japan, but I feel
better now because everyone is very
friendly."
Chie Osumi
"I was very bored because I had
no friends, but now I feel okay."
Suzette Charles
"Kind of ok"
Amit Khemani
"I like the cafeteria, but I miss the
food in Japan."
Yurie Matsuzaki
"Was good because it helped
people who were nervous."
Scott Apicella
"Too many meetings"
Billy Eads
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Show Respect For The Forest
MINIMIZE YOUR IMPACT
LEAVE NO TRACE
Explore the forest. Enjoy its many
wonders. Show respect and care for the
forest by leaving as little impact as
possible on the environment. PLEASE
abide by the following guidelines to
keep our trails in good condition.
ALL USERS
*Know which trails are open to your
particular type of recreation.
*Stay on the trail. Cutting switchbacks
damages vegetation and causes erosion.
♦Walk or ride through muddy spots on
the trail. Going around them widens
the trail.
♦Report maintenance problems to the
Pisgah District office: 704-877-3265
MOUNTAIN BIKING
♦Stay on the approved trails and main
tain traction. Riding off trails or
skidding down slopes damages resou
rces and creates erosion and may
destroy the trail.
*Do not ride through steep stream
crossings. Use established foot bridges
or carry your bike to avoid erosion.
♦Avoid trails after a saturating rain.
Ride on gravel or grass roads instead.
HORSEBACK RTDTNr.
♦Tie horses to a hitchline, even for
short periods. Cribbing, trampling
roots, and loss of bark kill trees.
♦Use high and dry trails after wet
weather. When wet, low and stream
side trails are easily damaged by
horses.
♦Never ride over man-made structures -
such as steps or bridges, unless built to
accommodate horses.
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING
♦Campfires are banned in Shining Rock
and Middle Prong Wildernesses.
♦Use only existing campsites. Avoid
areas where impact is just beginmng.
♦Remember: Pack it in. Pack it out,
Leave what you find.