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[at-l] RE: Things I learned
- Subject: [at-l] RE: Things I learned
- From: Marn44 at aol.com (Marn44@aol.com)
- Date: Tue Jan 18 15:24:51 2005
Things I learned on my first hike on the AT
1.I'll take an up over a down anytime
2.There's noone to depend on but yourself
3.If you dont have what it takes to get home you better find it real quick
cause there's no way out but one step at a time.
4.Weight is your enemy. And too much can be a real danger in difficult
situations
5.One slight misstep can be a disaster and possibly the "end" of the trail
or me
6.The views are incredible and very few get to see them cause the journey
towards them is long and hard at least for me.
7. I would like to see that section again when the Rhododendrum and mountain
laurel are in bloom
8. Seeing another face or hearing far away voices while in the midst of
discouragement can really lift your spirits.
9.What it feels like to be really alone.
10.There's no place like home
11. The hike was long and hard but having the weather clear, dry and
reasonably warm was a plus and the opposite would have made it much much longer and
harder
12. This is dangerous and I found myself a few times in very precarious
situations.
13. The hiking community I met is warm and willling to share the knowledge I
so desperately need.
14.The thought of food can really boost your motivation near the end.
15 A real respect for anyone who has done any part of the trail and
downright awe for those who have done it thru.
16. THE TRAIL DEMANDS RESPECT FROM ALL THOSE WHO STEP FOOT ON IT.
dancin free