[at-l] Re: Toughest hikes/sections Scout hikes

[lurker@ev1.net (The Lurker)]

We're not allowed to do that anymore.  There are time when I wish we could.  Going on a "short" hike this weekend.  
They are all taking the catfood can stoves.  Should be interesting.

Lurker


10/16/01 11:58:48 AM, William Neal <nealb@midlandstech.com> wrote:

>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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