[pct-l] PCT Completion

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Good afternoon, Steel-Eye.

Congratulations, that's a lot of hoofing.

Gary

---- CHUCK CHELIN <steeleye at wildblue.net> wrote: 
> Good morning, all,
> 
> 
> 
> I am very pleased to announce that I completed my section hike of the entire
> PCT at approximately 07:30A, 10 August 2010, when I reached the
> California/Oregon border northbound.  This completed two portions of the
> trail that had eluded me: the two fire closures from the ’08 season – one in
> the vicinity of Quincy and Chester, and the other between Etna Summit and
> the Oregon border.
> 
> 
> 
> The kindness of Piper’s Mom significantly facilitated my hike of the
> Quincy/Chester section, both at the beginning and the end.
> 
> 
> 
> With me at the Cal/Or finish line was So-Jo (Sojourner) with whom I had
> hiked since Etna Summit, and who’s thoughtful and considerate nature I came
> to greatly appreciate.  After the obligatory Yee-Haahs were spouted and the
> photos were snapped I backtracked to Seiad Valley to catch the bus, while
> So-Jo continued her NoBo journey.
> 
> 
> 
> This adventure began in 1965 when, during a 20-mile hike of a section of the
> old Oregon Skyline Trail (OST) north of Crater Lake, I decided to –
> eventually -- hike its entire length.  Subsequently, the OST was officially
> absorbed into the PCT so I expanded the scope of my aspirations accordingly.
> I have now hiked every mile of the official PCT at least once.  A few
> sections I’ve hiked only once; some major sections I’ve hiked 2-3 times;
> some shorter sections nearer to home I’ve hiked literally hundreds of times.
> 
> 
> 
> The scenery of the PCT is significant, but available: I can view my photos,
> I can watch the “Class-of” DVDs, I can watch travelogues, and I can even
> revisit features or sections if I wish.  What is ephemeral and can’t ever be
> recaptured is the camaraderie of the fellow hikers that I encountered; the
> amazing support of Trail Angels; and the help of considerate citizens whom I
> didn’t know – and will likely never meet again.  That I can't relive or
> revisit.  I can’t begin to repay them for the benefits I’ve received -- I
> can only pass on the goodwill to hikers who follow after.
> 
> 
> 
> “Life is just a collection of memories, and memories are like starlight –
> they go on forever.”
> 
> Lyrics by John Denver
> 
> 
> 
> Steel-Eye
> 
> Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT – 1965
> 
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> 
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> 
> 
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