Debbie Downer Is A Park Ranger Now

When Scott Jurek surpassed the Appalachian Trail unofficial record last week, he was greeted with a gaggle of other hikers and well-wishers, AND Ranger Debbie Downer.  He was handed 3 citations for :

1. Littering (champagne struck the ground when the bottle was opened)
2. Hiking with a large group (12 or more)
3. Consuming alcohol (the rest of the champagne)

The company filming was also cited for filming within 500 feet of the highest point of Mt. Katahdin, which was not covered by the paid-for commercial license.

Baxter State Park is considering eliminating itself from the Appalachian Trail over the incident.