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[at-l] thru hikers

I too have felt the "wrath" (perhaps to strong a word) of thru-hikers.  
Over the years I have been lucky enough to enjoy parts of the Trail in my 
area of the country...Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.  There is 
something to be said about being able to spend your weekends on one of 
the most beautiful places on earth.  Someday when family obligations are 
less  I will complete the rest of the Trail.   I've noticed some the 
thru-hikers I've talked to have left me with the impression I was 
imposing on their party by taking a space in a shelter.  This seemed 
unfortunate because our group of friends always go out of our way to 
share a meal or water or snacks ( or anything we have for that matter) 
with any thru-hikers we meet.  I've often thought someday I'll get to do 
that too, but for now my children must come first.
I hope those of us who enjoy the Trail can make room for all of those 
folks who would want to spend time there.  I often think how thankful we 
should be to those who have gone before us and paved the way with those 
thousands of white trail blazes that help us find our way.  What 
forethought they had....unbelieveable!!!

             Later...... and Happy Trails to ALL!!!!    TNHIKER


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