[at-l] Just Hike Theory

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In a message dated 4/3/2003 2:28:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
ron_the_baptist@hotmail.com writes:


> so what kind of criterion must be met in order for us to be Justified in
> dropping out of civilization for a Long-Distance Hike?  :)
>
> brother ron
>

       ***   Jim Owen is mostly right about just doing it. The lost income
over an 80 year life is negligible vs the burning feeling of freedom and
outdoors satisfaction gained from a through-hike. If this experience were put
into a money value I couldn't put an amount to it.

       This could be calculated into a percentage from a 40 year working
life, but I don't think it's necessary...