[at-l] You guys are so wonderful.......

[artduck@yahoo.com (Carol Benel)]

Five years ago, she was murdered in her tent.  So far
no suspects have been arrested.  She was found by
other hikers.  We both loved to take our vacations
just backpacking alone.  We both have, had, high
pressure jobs, hiking is perfect for gaining a better
view of what is important and how you want to fit in. 
It something I still do often.
I first hiked the trail in my teens.  Then again for
my honeymoon with my first husband, we hiked from
Virginia through Pennsylvania in the mid-70's.  In the
mid- 80's, I hiked it thru after returning home from
living overseas for a number of years.  Sort of a
welcome home.  After that it has just been one to two
week adventures throughout the U.S, not particularly
the AT.  I have come back to the trail with my
daughter to share with her what my father shared with
me years ago.    
We all have different perspectives.  If Joni were my
daughter, young and inexperienced, this would be my
advice.  
--- Slyatpct@aol.com wrote:
> artduck,
> 
> I think it would help us all if you told us what
> year you hiked and explained 
> when and how your friend was killed?
> 
> Your friend may have been run over by a car, but
> does that mean she should 
> have notified others when she was crossing a street?
> 
> Sly
> 
> 
> 
> In a message dated 7/27/2001 12:57:33 AM Eastern
> Daylight Time, 
> artduck@yahoo.com writes:
> 
> 
> > Joni,
> > I was sixteen when I first hiked the AT.  Times
> were
> > much different then.  There is something I want
> you to
> > seriously consider, especially if you are really
> > young, don't hike alone, find a partner.  Also
> make
> > sure you 'check in' along the way with someone,
> > develop a support team so to speak along the way. 
> > Like in life, 99% of the people you meet are
> really
> > great but you still have to prepare for those 1%. 
> 
> > Most people who hike the AT have nothing worse
> than
> > blisters and the unexpected downpour to complain
> > about. I had a friend who was killed in Virginia
> while
> > hiking the AT.  She was a very experienced hiker. 
> I
> > never hike alone for more than a day hike any more
> and
> > I make sure someone knows where I am hiking and
> check
> > in if I am gone for more than a weekend.  I don't
> want
> > to discourage or unduly frighten you.  I have had
> > nothing but great experiences back packing and I
> am
> > sure you will too.
> > Carol  
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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