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Trail Camp Solar Latrine is No More
#34877 05/15/07 05:24 AM
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wbtravis5152
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The last I read was the Trail Camp Solar Latrine was making its swan song this quota season but it appears the forest service roasted and toasted it recently. I say the forest service because the solar panels were careful stored, not crispy crittered.

Did I read their release wrong and this was planned?

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Re: Trail Camp Solar Latrine is No More
wbtravis5152 #34893 05/15/07 04:07 PM
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I know they did the Outpost Camp one in in December. Interesting smoke smell down below Bighorn Park while Rick Kent and I were heading up.

The Trail Camp toilet was still there two weeks ago.

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Re: Trail Camp Solar Latrine is No More
Richard P. #34952 05/16/07 02:38 AM
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Joel M. Baldwin
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Quote:
The Trail Camp toilet was still there two weeks ago.


But was it open/unlocked/usable?

How much longer will it be there. Will it be there this summer?

Last edited by Joel M. Baldwin; 05/16/07 02:39 AM.
Re: Trail Camp Solar Latrine is No More
Joel M. Baldwin #34955 05/16/07 03:24 AM
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Shoulda never been there in the first place! Wag bags are now always issued with permits and much more eco-friendly! Raise a glass to Mother Earth!

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