[pct-l] Thru-hiking in 3 months?

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Scott,
Donna,

I think you both bring up very valid points.  When I had originally posted inquirying about statistics it was for a much different reason.  In my humble opinion, I believe that these types of statistics could be benefit others that are preparing to attempt a thru-hike.  So often people post on this list inquiring as to whether a 3 month window is sufficient or if a March start time is to early to identfy just a couple of different questions that are repeated year after year.  More detailed statistics might just enhance the success rate for future hikers.

Sure, there are going to be certain folks that use these statistics in ways that some of us may not seem appropriate, but this seems more likely to be the anomoly rather than the norm.  Heck, isn't this list all about encouraging others to succeed?

Don't get me wrong, I support Donna's comments and others about wishing to keep her journey private, but there may be others that feel this information could benefit those that walk behind us.  I wonder if we all wished to keep our journey's private, why do so many folks keep journals on both your site and on trailjournals.com that are open for public access?

Just a different view from the same trail.

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Postholer" <public at postholer.com> 

> Nice! 
> 
> Unfortunately, not wanting to be tallied, averaged and accumulated isn't 
> enough. Some folks out there will find it in YOUR best interest to do so 
> anyway, without your consent or knowledge. Not signing registers is a real 
> hedge against the Nosy Nancy's. 
> 
> On the other hand, maybe the 'register stalkers' are trying to anticipate 
> how much potato salad to prepare for next spring. ;) 
> 
> -postholer 
> 
> Donna writes: 
> There's just so few places to escape and find yourself alone, Being 
> "staticized" isn't part of my hopes and dreams for my hikes, and I have the 
> same respect for others wishes for privacy. 
> 
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