What's a blaze anyway ?? The only one I know is from an illegal campfire run amuck. (j/k)

It's funny how wrapped up people get about an urban "hut to hut" hike like the AT.

I've done plenty of "thru hikes" in the Rockies, from one end of a recognized Range to the other. Most were strictly off trail and above timberline, so I guess they can't count



"If You Name It, They Will Come"......