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Re:Trail Magic: Unveiling Life Lessons from the Appalachian ... by DavidGetchel on Friday November 17, 2023 @09:17AM (#38303874)
As someone who has thru-hiked the big three, his story was a little off-putting.

Some incorrect statements about trail names and assumptions.

I met a woman while on trail (PCT) who could only section hike. Walking for a short period each time, connecting from where she stopped last.

It'd taken her 17 years to get out of California on trail. A 100 miles of walking a year. Her dedication was remarkable.

The mantra is Hike Your Own Hike

- Lunchbox

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Re:Trail Magic: Unveiling Life Lessons from the Appalachian ... by thehappypm on Friday November 17, 2023 @09:38AM (#38304196)
Hi Lunchbox! I agree completely I was off-put. I also was a little surprised by the reference to blue-blazing, I always thought it meant taking a side tour that bypasses the AT, technically meaning you skipped part of it (which some folks are cool with, others not, Hike Your Hike!).
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