[pct-l] Defining a 'Thru-Hike'

[giniajim]

to follow up, the AT community debates this often.  The ATC has some 
criteria for the designation of a hiker as a 2000-miler, but not 
specifically for a thru-hiker.  Don't know that there is a corresponding 
organization like the ATC for the PCT, nor whether the terms and criteria 
have been debated as much as they have in the AT community.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "giniajim" <jplynch at crosslink.net>
To: "Dan C. aka Thumper" <dofdear at cox.net>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 11:07 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Defining a 'Thru-Hike'


> I'll toss my two cents in.
> 1.  The term "continuous hike" is not generally used to describe a
> thru-hike.  Taking time off is fine as long as the hike is completed 
> within
> a year.
> 2.  A chronological year as opposed to a calendar year.
> 3.  No.  That would be a fine accomplishment but not a thru-hike.  On the
> AT, the term for anyone finishing the complete trail over any period of 
> time
> is generally "2000 Miler" (because the AT is about 2000 miles long, but 
> you
> have to finish all of it!!  Not just 2000 miles!).  Not sure if there is a
> corresponding PCT term.
>
> As always, my every-so-humble opinion! :)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dan C. aka Thumper" <dofdear at cox.net>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 10:51 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Defining a 'Thru-Hike'
>
>
>> Dear List,
>>
>> When defining a 'thru-hike' I heard terms like continuous and within a
>> hiking season.  This brings up some questions, at least in my mind;
>>
>> 1.  Does a continuous hike mean without significant stops, say greater
>> than a week, or two?  What if the hiker took a month off but ultimately
>> completed the whole trail, does this qualify?
>>
>> 2.  Is a season within a calendar year or within any 365-day period.  In
>> other words could a hiker start, say 1 Nov, and as long as he/she were
>> completed by 31 Oct the next year , would it be considered within a 
>> hiking
>> season?
>>
>> 3. And what about those who take several years to complete the trail by
>> section hiking the parts until completed.  I've seen the term 'thru-hike'
>> associated with that accomplishment.
>>
>> So I'm a little confused and seeking some guidance as to what really is
>> considered a 'thru-hike'.  Thanks
>>
>> Thumper
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