These are comments left on Forest Service comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips:

• "A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call."

• "Escalators would help on steep uphill sections."

• "Instead of a permit system for hikers, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness."

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

• "Found a smouldering cigarette left by a horse."

• "Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."

• "Too many bugs and leeches 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 in 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 medicate these annoying animals."

• "Need more signs to keep area pristine."

• "A McDonald's would be nice at the trailhead."

• "The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."

• "Too many rocks in the mountains."