Re: [at-l] AMC huts, pros, cons, thru-hikers...

[bullard@northnet.org]

At 10:48 PM 7/27/99 -0400, Pittsburgh wrote:
>
>it is interesting that the AMC huts are getting so much discussion right
>now, because i just stayed at 7 of the 9 huts.  soooo, here is my $0.02
>worth, my opinion only...
>...clip..  moving the AT from these mountains is an
>option, and i feel a good option.  let the yuppies have the mountain, and
>pay the overblown fees if they want, but don't force the thru-hikers to pay.
>should thru-hikers get preferential treatment?  absolutely not, but why
>punish them for hiking in the whites?  there is nothing more special about
>the whites than anyplace else on the trail.  move the trail, or provide what
>is provided everywhere else, free shelters...
>
Question: Is there a viable "Blue Blaze" route around this section?
Yes, I know, it wouldn't be an "official" thru-hike.

Saunterer
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