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[at-l] has the AT become too easy??



--- Desert Nomad <lucy@uia.net> wrote:
> Several reasons why I think it has become easier:
>  1. switchbacks put in in steep spots
>  2. more shelters
>  3. more hostels
>  4. more trail magic
>  5. more advice from ex-thru hikers, etc.
>  6. lighter gear choices: this was inevitable
>  7. cell phones: can call loved ones to get over the
> blues
> 

I must be a real wimp, then! I had all of these
(except the cell phone), and I still didn't think the
trail was easy!

Waterfall

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