[at-l] cummulative elavation gain question

[paulmags@netzero.net (Paul Magnanti)]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net
> [mailto:at-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of RoseMarie/Al
> Sarra
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 5:42 PM
> insights into why the SOBO completion rate would be so much
> better than the > NOBO ?


Just a theory..to go against the grain (i.e. rather than hiking south to
north) takes a person who is probably a shade more stubborn than even a
traditional thru-hiker.


  Might it be that hiking independently ~ as opposed to
> hiking with a > herd ~ generates a more focused approach to the hike and a
> more job like > mind set ?  Just curious.
>


Could be.  But, I wonder how solo of an experience a southbound hike really
is anymore. On my thru-hike, I went almost two months without seeing another
thru-hiker (northbound!) , and the only time I saw a herd of hikers was in
Maine when THIRTEEN southbounders were at a shelter. Go figure...


But, I think the hiking solo thing might be a good indication of
perseverance. Be it southbound or northbound.  I will also say, I think
going southbound gives a greater chance of being solo if it is desired..

Mags

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