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<DIV><A href="mailto:Tortoise73@charter.net">Tortoise73@charter.net</A> writes:
<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000 size=2>I
don't know what term you would use to describe Switchback and mine <BR>style of
taking time to enjoy the camp and the environment. Perhaps
normal!</FONT></DIV>
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size=2>I think if I was well physically, I would probably hike fast and light
too. Though it is hard, I do remember my youth and how I hiked. I
pushed big miles for those days. Now that I think about it, if I just
added one more day to my trips, I would had a lot more fun for the same trip
mileage. I guess the same would be true today when I heal up after the
knee operation. I hope I remember this and use my head a little more than
my feet.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I figure 95% of backpackers do trips under 4 days out on the trail.
May be I am wrong, but I would guess the average hike day is 8-12 miles.
That is pretty good and allows for nice camp time and fun. If I am out for
3 days and do 30 miles, I am satisfied and had a nice adventure along the
trail. I know I could hike farther, but that is not the point. The
point for me is some good exercise, adventure, and goof off time with Mother
Nature and my pals.</DIV>
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