Today, I decided to go for a hike in the San Gabriels. Originally planning for Badden Powell, but didn't know the road was closed at Islip Saddle so my plan B was bagging Mt. Williamson. It was a beautiful day, and a beautiful hike.
The only regretful part was when I found the summit register. I quickly discovered that there was the distinct odor of someone's shit wafting through the air close to the register that was encircled with rocks. Oh and there were also flies flying all around. I quickly lost all interest in poking around the rocks for fear of uncovering someone's toxic waste.
I know most people here practice Leave no Trace. I suppose those of us who are careful where we leave our deposits need to educate those who don't know better.
We have a job to do friends!!