[pct-l] Risk of becoming a trail fatality

[Melanie Clarke]

I suppose I'll see which name seems like a good fit after 200 miles along
the trail.

Melanie

On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM, <hiker97 at aol.com> wrote:

>   Melanie writes: I don't have a trail name yet but I think it would be
> cool to have a "Pirate Name".  If I take up this *raiding and plundering
> innocent hikers* can I get a pirate name?  Give me some advice here.
> -----------------------------------------------
> Switchback the Trail Pirate replies: Yes, you are so right.  A PCT trail
> name is a very scared and sensitive decision.  This reminds me of the movie
> Animal House and getting a pledge name from Bruno.  I remember fondly when I
> pledged at USC <http://mail.aol.com/33222-111/aol-1/en-us/Suite.aspx#> for
> a fraternity.  I was Pledge Class President.  I think my pledge name was
> Buffalo Chip or Toe Jam or something like that.  I can't remember, since it
> was over 40 years ago.
>
>
> Let's see now.  What should your PCT trail name be?  How about these for
> consideration:
> ---- Buccaneer's Winch
> ---- Cruel Temptation
> ---- Switchback's Executioner
> ---- Walker De Plank
> ---- Rage of the Trail
> ---- Hiker's Fantasy
>