[pct-l] Mature Backpacker Advice

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Bill _writes_ (mailto:writes at backcountry.net) : I am new  at this so forgive 
my transgressions. I plan to hike in '09 and I am really  hoping that his old 
body(I'll be 61) will make it.  Even though my knees  are creaky the Dr says 
they should make the 
> mileage.............Perhaps  you guys can offer some advice to help me get 
ready for my trip? Will there  be suggestions made at ADZPCTKO?
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Switchback replies: I am 61 years old too.  I will be at the April  Kickoff 
and would be glad to talk to you about this important  subject.  Here are my 
latest thoughts.

 
Currently, I am considering the Harley-Davidson CrossBones or may be the  new 
Rocker model motorcycles (_www.harley-davidson.com_ 
(http://www.harley-davidson.com) ).  I plan  to become, Switchback, the Road Pirate.  Only kidding.  I 
have  also been looking at the new Honda GoldWing too.  Believe it or not, 
they  came out with an air bag on their top model this year.
 
I am now trying to figure out how to be a Trail Angel with a  motorcycle.  It 
might work.  At least I know that the hot hiker babes  will be all over me 
--- the MountainMan Biker mystique.  They can't resist  the black leathers, two 
day old beard and the primeval sound of the  iron horse you are riding hard 
on.  They can't wait to hop on the back and  head into the wind (bugs too if you 
don't have a windshield) with the outlaw  Pirate --- the  trailtown sacking 
one percenter. 
 
See you soon, your pal, Switchback the Road Pirate





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