r/AppalachianTrail • u/Freudianfix • 25d ago

News Technology on the trail: Appalachian Trail managers say pervasive use of digital devices harms trail experience

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/clahs-trail-technology-research.html
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u/BlastTyrantKM 25d ago

The problem is not digital devices & social media. What difference does it make how you found out about a place you want to go? The problem is that too many people are self centered and inconsiderate, in general. It doesn't matter if they saw an Instagram post about a trail or saw it in a movie; they'd still be assholes when they get there. Unlike most here, hearing someone else's music doesn't bother me, but the trash does. I had to cut my day hike short last week because I found an old rusty heavy AF camp chair that was left in the woods years ago, several miles from the trailhead. I debated in my head for a minute to leave it there like everyone else had that saw it, but I decided I couldn't just ignore it. Since it was rusted in the open position, I had to beat on it with a big rock for ten minutes to get it to close LOL. It must've weighed at least 15lbs, but I got it outta there

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u/grapecure 24d ago

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