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Sly wrote - "if it weren't for him, it probably wouldn't exist."<BR> <BR>There's a small error in that phrase - the correct way to say it would be - <BR>"if it weren't for him (Jim Wolf), the CDT would <strong>NOT</strong> exist."<BR> <BR>He was the ONLY person to advocate for the CDT at the Congressional <BR>hearings that established the National Trails. And he invented CDTS on <BR>the spot (during the hearing) when he found that the Trail wouldn't be <BR>approved without a sponsoring organization. And he has continued to <BR>work for and support the trail, and to scout and publish guidebooks that <BR>are far more detailed and accurate than any other has been. <BR> <BR>The CDT is Jim Wolf's creation and he has nurtured and cared for it far <BR>more than any other person or organization. <BR> <BR>We all should say "Thank you" to the man. <BR> <BR>Jim <BR><br><a href="http://www.spiriteaglehome.com/">http://www.spiriteaglehome.com/</a><BR><br> <BR><div><div id="SkyDrivePlaceholder"></div>> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:34:27 -0600<br>> From: hikertrash@gmail.com<br>> To: cdt-l@backcountry.net<br>> Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] Where is the expressed passion?<br>> <br>> Wow, it's really surprising how little cdt-l'ers know about Jim Wolf <br>> and establishment of the the CDT. Let's just say, if it weren't for <br>> him, it probably wouldn't exist. He was deeply involved in its <br>> establishment, and has petitioned the forest service for a quality route <br>> for over 30 years.<br>> <br>> <br>> Sly<br>> <br>> On 1/17/2012 8:44 PM, Todd Russell wrote:<br>> > Jim Wolf also has similar enthusiasm by publishing<br>> > hiking guides for the CDT.<br>> ><br>> > _______________________________________________<br>> > Cdt-l mailing list<br>> > Cdt-l@backcountry.net<br>> > http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/cdt-l<br>> _______________________________________________<br>> Cdt-l mailing list<br>> Cdt-l@backcountry.net<br>> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/cdt-l<br></div> </div></body>
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