[pct-l] Headphones,Ipod,Music Nation

[kcristler]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Edwards" <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Headphones,Ipod,Music Nation


> Dave, I originally felt the same way. I in fact went 1000 miles (S. Lake 
> Tahoe) before I picked up my super cheap little FM radio and earbuds.
> I am all about embracing the wilderness and being engaged but there were 
> times when frankly the long hours of hiking became monotonous. Infamous 
> section like California's O were certainly examples of places where I used 
> my radio. I also enjoyed the motivational boost of classical music upon 
> reaching the end of a long climb at times though FM signals could be 
> pretty spotty. On occasion it was also nice to listen to BBC radio with 
> it's news and informational programming.
> In practice I probably only used my radion less than 1% of the time due to 
> lack of clear signal,desire to be unconnected, and battery life.
> I totally get your sentiment though and I actual did at times feel like I 
> was "cheating" the experience by listening to the radio..
> Then again when a really great song came on and was in synch with my pace 
> and the inspiring terrain I felt like I was even more in tune.. I had some 
> really potent experiences with music on the trail.
> One more kinda strange thing happened. Now when I hear a song I am 
> sometimes brought right back to the places on the trail where I heard that 
> song before.
> Anyhow, you are right that it is a totally personal choice and at least by 
> using earbuds nobody is being imposed upon.
> Anyways that is just my 2 cents for what it's worth... HaHa I guess.. 2 
> cents!
> Cheers-Iceaxe
> iceaxe, here is my 2 cents for what it's worth: there's something 
> happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear...
                       kmc
>
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