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[Tim and Angel]

Count me in as the one who detest trash in the wilderness. I must share this story with those who are bored and wanted be be disgusted. A few years ago it was late in the evening and I was going to hike Dickerman the next morning. I pulled over in the highway to an area I could pitch a tent and sleep for the night. I was surprised no one was there because it was a nice weekend. (Hint I didn't get at first) I noticed some trash and was disturbed by it. I set up the tent anyway, my lawn chair, and watched the Stillaguamish disappear with the remaining sunset. I went in my tent and read a book, fell asleep. The next morning right before the sun came up, I went for a light "stroll" in the area with my flashlight. To my horror, there were mounds of used toilet paper sticking to my hiking boots! I was suddenly taken back and shrieked! I looked around and it was EVERYWHERE! As the sun came up, I realized my tent was on it too! I could not believe it! I swear I could have filled up 2-3 garbage bags! I did not know what to do because I usually pick up peoples trash I find and take it to the nearest trash facility. I was dry heaving! I rolled up my tent on the highway and let it "dry" out in the sun. Gosh I was disgusted! Anyway, I made it to the Dickerman trail head and did my hike, shaking it from my crawl. Later I drove back by that place and saw another camper was using the spot. I felt really bad for them wondering if they too would be handpicking used toilet paper from the bottom of their boots and tent. YUCK!

[Tim and Angel]