[pct-l] Trail or Glory

[Bill & Cathy Frenette]

Hi All I've done my share of hiking and did cold weather training up at 
Bridgeport (Ca.) when I was in the Marine Corps but that was back in 65'. I 
hope to be able to attend one of Ned's programs in the future because I need 
to refresh my knowledge and this seems to be a "Great" way to do it.  Peace 
and Love to All  or (drop dead) Remember
"Be Prepared"  Ground Pounder Bill  "Semper Fi"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ned Tibbits" <ned at mountaineducation.com>
To: "PCT MailingList" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:21 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Trail or Glory


> To all the newcomers,
>
> The PCT wouldn't exist if you didn't have ones such as Ned Tibbits and 
> Greg Hummel. These men love the trail and give their hearts to it every 
> year - just ask their wives!
>
> Yes, my husband, Ned Tibbits, runs an outdoor school, but he also gives 
> away his time to help the PCT community. He was also instructed by others 
> before he, himself ,ventured out on a long distance hike.  He hiked it 
> alone in 1974 when he had to follow maps and roads, before GPS.  At 17, 
> Ned acquired 8 sponsors and numerous volunteers to help with his hike. I 
> watched a mile away in Sonoma, California as this young man was written up 
> in our local newspaper as a hero.
> Without the pioneers you wouldn't have a trail to follow. These men 
> carried packs unheard of in this day, 70 pounds plus.
>
> You complain of bugs, suncups, and weight but my husband only speaks of 
> the joy of being on the trail.  Is it the trail you love our your own 
> glory?
>
> Lady J
>
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