[pct-l] Future of PCT Hiking

[Bill & Cathy Frenette]

Hi All  Those were the best boots ever, in three years I only got one 
blister. I had zippers put in them when I got to Camp Hansen. I wish I had 
those again.

And to Pygmy    If you break into my house I'm going to shoot your Sorry 
A- - . If you try car jacking your going to get it there too, and depending 
where I am on the trail if you threaten my life I'm going to defend myself 
with what ever means I have available, to the extent of leaving you for the 
Buzzards. Guns are a defense not an offensive weapon, unless your a 
criminal. Hey have a Great life, If I meet you some where we can talk about 
it.   Remember "Be Prepared" Ground Pounder Bill  "Semper Fi"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Reinhold Metzger" <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>
To: <Hiker97 at aol.com>; <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
Cc: <carolbruno at cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Future of PCT Hiking


> GOOD  LORD  !!!!
> Switchback,  All of this is for pussyfoots & wimps.
> Maybe it is time to go back to the USMC way of thinking.
> Forget all the fuzzy, soft and cozy stuff........Toughen the guys up
> instead.  Once they are toughened  up, they don't need all that fuzzy, 
> soft
> & cozy stuff.  That's for our girly hikers.
> Back in the 60's combat boots were made of straight leather, no soft and
> cozy padding.
> Shoe inserts were made out of steel mesh to prevent pungi stakes from
> penetrating.
> Soles were made from Firestone rubber not cushy vibram rubber and guess
> what--- after a few months we stopped getting blisters.
> Switchback,  I wonder how long it will be before they come up with a 
> virtual
> sex gizmo that will allow some of those poor old folks, that have given it
> up longtime ago because viagra stopped doing them any good, strap on a
> head-set and escape into a virtual world of their wildest dreams.
>
> JMT Reinhold
> Author  ''SEX IN THE WILDERNESS''  how to do it on the trail, off the 
> trail,
> in the bushes, in the bivy sack and  99  other ways.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Hiker97 at aol.com>
> To: <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
> Cc: <carolbruno at cox.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:02 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Future of PCT Hiking
>
>
>> Well, it has finally  happened.  Scientists in Japan have come up with
>> virtual walking shoes  called Power Shoes.  They eliminate the forward 
>> and
> backward
>> motion while  letting the wearer walk in a virtual world.
>>
>> The shoes sit on top of motorized  wheels connected to a computer worn by
> the
>> user along with a head-mounted  display.  The movement that is normal 
>> with
>> each step is canceled out as you  "walk".
>>
>> So, you could walk the whole PCT in  your living room.  You could even
> have a
>> backpack on for more  realism.
>>
>> How will the ALDHA-West react to  this?  What type of certificate will
> they
>> have for the Triple Crown Virtual  Hiker?
>>
>> On the another note, Adidas has  come out with the 11.1 Sneaker ($250).
> The
>> running type shoe has a  magnetic sensor and microprocessor in its sole.
> They
>> work together to  adjust its cushioning according to running speed,
> weight,
>> and terrain.
>>
>> Is this the perfect hiking shoe for  the PCT?  A picture of it looks
>> impressive.
>>
>> Cheers, Switchback
>> Taking You to the Next  Level
>>
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