[at-l] Re: Toughest hikes/sections

[athiker@pa.net (Bob Wardecker)]

I think I am a bit different from other people. I loved the approach to
Springer. Was not difficult at all to me. But then it may have been the
anticipation of starting my thru attempt.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Neal" <nealb@midlandstech.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 12:58 PM
Subject: [at-l] Re: Toughest hikes/sections


> My toughest hike was in the Boy Scouts.  One night I was learning why
South
> Carolina had such cheap cigarettes and how not to draw on 18 in Blackjack.
> Our little late night party was interrupted, and we went on a
midnight-hike.
> Over everything between us and our assistant scoutmaster's house.
Including
> the local run off from the local sewage plant.  Plus a detour by a farm
that
> raised large hungry dogs.  What they fed those dogs when boys weren't
around
> I do not want to know.  When I got back to the tent, I swore I would never
> hike again.  Must be something more addictive about walking than nicotine.
>
> On the AT, my most difficult section was the section between Amicola State
> Park's hotel and the official start of the trail.  I almost gave up until
I
> sat down on a rock at a switchback.  Then I spent a very long time
watching
> an eagle circling over the land below.  Decided maybe I'd keep on for
> awhile.  Finally made it to Singer.  Next time I'm not carrying a spare
> kitchen sink.
>
> I've heard a lot of people compare the "approach" trail to "boot camp".
> What do y'all think?
>
>
> William, The Turtle
> -- I may not get there this year, but at least I'll enjoy the
> scenery along the way --
>
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