Just to follow up on my comment on your original post that a single thru-hike doesn't necessarily make one an expert (tnis does not refer to you, Brian, since you're most definitely an expert with a wide variety of experience!), I ran into this post today:
Article by Paul Magnati.


Edited by OregonMouse (05/15/14 05:49 PM)
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey