Re: [at-l] Calendar triple crown

[ORRAT86@cs.com]

In a message dated 4/12/2000 9:28:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
brian.robinson@compaq.com writes:
 
>  There's no question that slackpacking and skipping around would increase 
> the
>  chances of completing the triple.  However, I feel that since most
>  thru-hikers do continuous journeys it would be "cheating" to skip around.
>  (Call me a purist, but I also feel the same way about slackpacking.)
>  
>  But I'm interested what others think.  Would it be acceptable to "claim" 
the
>  triple having skipped around?
>  
>  Brian 

Hi Brian

There is just no way that you can hike in the AT in Vermont, New Hampshire 
and Maine this time of year without winter gear including snow shoes. I doubt 
that you could average more than a few miles per day and there is still some 
danger from spring storms and avalanche. The high western mountains could be 
worse.
I think the best (only?) chance is to skip around. Good luck 
As to would it be  acceptable to "claim" the triple having skipped around?  
TO WHOM? If it acceptable to you that is all that matters.

The Old RidgeRunner
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