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Pay It Forward - It's the thought that counts

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Pay It Forward: It's the Thought That Counts

Whenever I hike in the northwest, I carry a plastic bag to pick up cans, plastic bottles and candy wrappers strewn in the Cascade foothills near Seattle. Seems a never ending task. So on vacation in southeast Arizona this week I wanted to do the same thing on the hiking trails there. We hiked on 6 days and covered over 40 miles. Beautiful weather in the 70's. We hiked Sabino Canyon close to Tucson and we hiked out at Muleshoe Ranch...somewhat remote. We hiked in the Chiricahua Mountains and in Madera Canyon.

No trash on Arizona trails

My haul for the trip. One can and one piece of paper. I was amazed. Kudos to Arizona hikers. Seattlites, pay attention. Pack in in, pack it out.

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Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Glenn, what a great lesson to all of us.  We all want clean trails, now if only all of us would follow your example we'd have them.

Dec 11, 2010 11:37 AM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

Lora - I did learn to do so by someone I met on a trail one day several years ago. Someday, maybe we'll all do it.

Dec 11, 2010 11:58 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Glenn: sad that you have to do that.....  we should have more pride...  Gay

Dec 11, 2010 12:06 PM
Kristi DeFazio
RE/MAX Advantage - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Rea lEstate 719-459-5468

Glenn- I am jealous that you can hike in such nice weather right now. That is nice to know that you didn't have that much trash to pick up. We are pretty clean in Colorado on hikes as well (as far as I have seen). Happy Holidays.

Dec 11, 2010 12:13 PM
Sandy Wagner
RE/MAX Professionals 253.225.8322 - Gig Harbor, WA
Short Sale Specialist Tacoma, WA, and Gig Harbor,

We're drowning in Puget Sound Washington. I would LOVE to take a hike in Arizona!

Dec 11, 2010 02:48 PM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

Gay - Let's spread the word.

Kristi - Trash is no problem anytime. It's not a part of nature. I've been on come beautiful climbs in Colorado.

Sandy - I feel your rain. We got home to Seattle last night and we're nothing but wet.

Dec 11, 2010 02:56 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

When I walk along the C&O Canal in the DC Metro area, our trails are really clean here  too.  Isn't it nice that hikers are tidy! 

Dec 11, 2010 03:19 PM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

I like this and yes all outdoors lovers should heed those words. I still wrk with a local Scout Troop and love the motto to l"eave a place better than you found it!"

Dec 11, 2010 03:28 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

We sure don't live up to our green state image,do we?
You have a friend in Tacoma WA.,
Paul

Dec 11, 2010 03:49 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Glenn, when I walk the beaches and see all the garbage it is amazing----but that stuff comes from all over the pacific rim :)  Certainly on the trails and highways there is no excuse.

Dec 11, 2010 04:31 PM
Robin Risley
Kamali Sotheby's International Realty - Cannon Beach, OR
CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

I have noticed alot more trash on the beaches and along the road in the last year. Don't know if it is the economy or the debris swept onto  the beach from off shore.

You are so kind to leave your hiking place in a better place than when you found it.

That picture is so inviting.. warm weather can almost feel the sunshine.Makes one want to walk right into the scene.

Our weather on the north Oregon Coast is expecting three inches tonight. Ugh!

Dec 11, 2010 06:47 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Glenn:

Keeping America clean. You are doing a great job.

Fabulous photo of the Arizona landscape. 

 

 

Dec 11, 2010 11:07 PM
Jane Jensen
Century 21 New Millennium - Arlington, VA

Great job Glenn. Arizona looks awesome!

Dec 11, 2010 11:35 PM
Lorraine or Loretta Kratz
Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions. - San Marcos, CA
Certified Negotiation Consultants

I love walking the Oceanside Harbor, and I am bewilder by the fact even with all the trash receptacles, that are around how much trash is on the beach, and strewn in the harbor. Your post reminds me the environment aspect is so important.

Dec 11, 2010 11:35 PM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

There is a guy who does this in our neighborhood regularly. At first I assumed it was his mandatory community service (as in, ordered by a judge for a previously committed transgression) but when I pulled over one day to thank him, he explained that he does it just to be a good neighbor and to prevent the trash from ending up in the Chesapeake Bay! Good souls.

Dec 12, 2010 12:28 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Red Hook, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Glen it is always fun spending time with nature.  Your photo is a great example of why more people need to get outdoors.  Cans and wrappers can certainly spoil a view so it is great that you do your part in trying to keep the trails clean.

Dec 12, 2010 12:36 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Glen what a kind and thoughtful thing to do!  And a great idea for all of us no matter where we go.  Congrats on the feature! 

Dec 12, 2010 12:58 AM
Nevin Williams
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Cary, NC
Senior Mortgage Advisor

Hi Glen - I am an avid backpacker and I always pack out trash that I find.  I ofetn find bottles, cans etc.  It is heartbreaking to me how some people have no respect for others who visit these pristine areas.  I usually bring a couple of large 40 gallon + bags, pick up and pack out as much as I can.

Dec 12, 2010 05:45 AM
Anna Matsunaga
Team Momentum Keller Williams Realty Tacoma - Lakewood, WA
Seller specialist, Certified Negotiation Expert

wow, that is awesome.  It bothers me so much when I am in a beautiful place and see....garbage.  Why do people do that. I try to pick up too.

Dec 12, 2010 06:28 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Wow, that is impressive! I can't figure out why we have so many who litter here in the NW when we claim to be so much for the environment.

Dec 14, 2010 06:29 PM
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