[at-l] A Different Ethical Dilemma...

[gwbrown1 at gmail.com (Greg Brown)]

I have a somewhat related question.  I've read some thru-hikers who
say that a true hike starts in Amicola State Falls, not at the
Springer Terminus (thus opening the argument for taking on the first 8
miles rather then starting at hwy 42, hiking backward, then forwards
again).  I am planning on starting at at the falls but with that in
mind that puts me at -8 miles for the first day.

I guess what I am asking is those that have thru hiked did you feel
that starting in Amicola added something to your hike either tangible
or intangible?

Greg


On 8/18/05, Nightwalker <nightwalker.at@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Here's another one.  How far is it ethical to drive,
> > in order to hike your favorite piece of the AT?
> >
> I hitch-hike to and from quite a few of my hikes. No net gain in
> petrochemical use or greenhouse gas emissions, save for the small amount
> extra caused by my weight in the vehicle that picks me up. Besides, I meet
> lots of nice new people (and as Squeaky says, they all meet a nut).
> 
> Nightwalker
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