[at-l] OT -- "Survivor" / AT hiker's Bio

[sloetoe@yahoo.com (Sloetoe)]

rafe: historically, 4 months was not-at-all uncommon, and the
trail was lots rougher; 7-8 months' average is entirely new --
less than 10 years; it's all WF's fault.

--- rafeb@adelphia.net wrote:
> On 15 Mar 2002 at 11:01, jetriple@rockwellcollins.com wrote:
> > Is my math off?  4 months is only averaging 17 miles a day
> or so.  I would think that to be do-able for most (not just
some).
> 
> I think only a really fit, determined, and lucky hiker could
> make it from Hanover to Gorham averaging 17 miles a day.  I'm
not saying it's impossible, just really tough, and maybe a bit
stupid. 
> rafe b.
> aka terrapin

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