[pct-l] Dear Class of 2010... Greetings

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good morning, Good Times,

Having been on PCT-L for years I’ve never seen an instance where a
contributor insisted that their way was the only “correct” way, and that
others “must do” it “this way”.  This list has contributors ranging from the
‘70s throw-back freighters with their 65-lb. packs and their tall, heavy
leather boots; all the way down to the ultra-ultra-lites who make a note to
reduce weight before a trip by getting a short haircut and trim their nails.
Readers can glean through all that discussion and exercise critical judgment
based upon their own criteria.
Wouldn’t this be a boring list if the answer to every question was, “Dude –
whatever, just hike your own hike”?

Steel-Eye
Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965
http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye
http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09



On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 2:57 PM, <jordan2ynp at aol.com> wrote:

>
> Hello class of 2010,
>
> I take it is you're on this list because you are planning to hike, or
> thinking of hiking in 2010. First let me say, great idea. Second, let me say
> be careful (I'll explain). On this list you'll find great, wonderful, and
> passionate people to help you get ready for your trip. But remember what we
> advise, is just that advise. There is no "correct" way to hike, just so long
> as you're having fun and enjoying the trail.
>
> People are going to tell you about things you "must do," or hiking has to
> be done "this way." While the people who tell you this are wonderful people,
> it's all crap. Just hike you're own hike. If you want a 50 pound pack, do
> it. If you want to take 20 zero days at Big Bear, have fun. This is your
> hike, your trip, and you're life. Do it your way. There is an often used,
> but seldom believed saying, "hike your own hike" it's a motto that past
> hikers might do well to remember. Past hikers should say, "let people hike
> their hike." But, we only get this intense in discussion about the trail
> because we love it. And no matter how fiercely we might disagree, each
> other.
>
> The only rule ALL hikers MUST follow is leave no trace. That's it! Clean up
> your mess and leave your campsite as you found it. Other than that, IT'S
> YOUR HIKE!
>
> You're friend in fun,
> Good TImes
>
> PS- I think I'm hiking it again this year! I miss all you crazy pieces of
> hiker trash :)
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