[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 112, Issue 9

[Diarmaid Harmon]

Dave. Well said I couldn’t agree more. When I hiked my hike I did it because it was something I wanted to achieve. The only people that I cared for knew of my achievement. No award or official recognition or lack there of changes what and when I did on my hike. Did I complete the trail ? I left the southern terminus and in one single trip ended at the northern terminus. As far as I am concerned I hiked the PCT. 

Irish. 

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> From: Dave Novo <dnovo at ymail.com>
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> So basically that's what this has all come down to?? To get a certificate or some kind of award for thru hiking the AT or the PCT?? I would argue that anyone out there doing it for an award or some kind of certificate shouldn't be out there in the first place.? The hike in and of itself is its own reward.? I've always thought thru hikers were people who thru hiked for the love of it and the way I see it you shouldn't need a pat on the back for something you love to do.?? It's not a profession or a job, or an academic achievement and now you want a reward for something that done or claimed to have been done thousands of time.? If your looking for some kind of award I think you should reevaluate your reason for thru hiking.
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