[pct-l] Fear of the dark

[Scott Williams]

I can't count how many folks I've talked to since we all hiked the PCT who
just say, "Damn, I'm ruined!  I just can't stop thinking about the next
long trail!"  It really will ruin you, but in such a wonderful way.

Shroomer

On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 5:23 PM, David Thibault <dthibaul07 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree most people have know idea what the biggest danger of a thru hike
> is.   It is not bears, the dark, the snow, the stream crossings, the
> hitching, etc.
>
> The biggest danger is that it will ruin you for the rest of your life ---
> as you will become addicted to it.
> And for this addition there is only one cure - it involves a 5 to 6 Million
> step program.   I seem to require this program again every few years.
>
> Day-Late
>
>
>
> > Yes there is a full proof method of bear protection. Stay home!  My
> advice
> > to all. Newcomers all first time Thru hikers. Don't do it.  -ninja
> tortoise
> >
> >
> >
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