[pct-l] the on-trail obstacles of LD hiking

[Ned Tibbits]

What are the real obstacles to a successful Long Distance hike like the PCT?


Trail90 recently posted the comment,

"The most difficult obstacle on the PCT is not a physical one."

What was the obstacle for you?  Was your biggest struggle with the physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual aspects of the thru hike?

Based on responses we've received from our Sierra Snow Questionnaire and the thread on "Reasons for Quitting," quite a few hikers seriously deal with mental, emotional, and spiritual concerns, some to the point of leaving the trail.

We offer help, advise, and aid with respect to questions about physical training, equipment choices, and food preparation, but rarely does the community address what the hiker may go through mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.

The long trail can change your life, certainly your outlook upon it.  How has it  changed you?


Mtnned

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