ACTUAL comments received in 1996 from the Bridger Wilderness registration sheets and comment cards.

* Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.

* Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce world-wide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness.

* Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals.

* All the mile markers are missing this year.

* Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse.

* Trail needs to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.

* Too many bugs and leaches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests.

* Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow during the winter.

* Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them.

* The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals.

* A small deer came into my camp and stole my jar of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call ___ ___ ____.

* Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights.

* Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.

* Need more signs to keep area pristine.

* A McDonalds would be nice at the trailhead.

* The places where trails do not exist are not well marked.

* I brought lots of sandwich makings, but forgot bread. If you have extra bread, leave it in the yellow tent at V Lake.

* Too many rocks in the mountains.