[pct-l] Colin Fletcher passes

[Tortoise]

Thank you for providing us with the sad news.

I learned about backpacking from /The Complete Walker/, first edition, 
ninth printing. I've since bought and read the 3rd and 4th editions and 
treasure them all. I never met him but felt as I new him from reading 
his books.

His style was more "heavy weight" rather than the ultra-light favored on 
this list. Perhaps I've carried excess stuff because of him. OTOH I felt 
secure that I had enough gear to carry me thru. He was a great 
instructor and a great popularizer of backpacking.

We will all miss him! The next time you are out in a particularly 
beautiful spot, please have a toast in his memory.

With tears in my eyes and sadness in my heart.

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Tortoise

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Jim Ostdick wrote:
> I would imagine that some of the folks on this list were introduced to
> backpacking like I was by Colin Fletcher in the late 1960's. Until I read "A
> Thousand Mile Summer" when I was in high school, I never even knew what
> backpacking was. If this link to the Monterey Herald article doesn't work,
> just go to their web site and look under "most viewed" for today. He is one
> who definitely understood the value of solitude.
>
> With respect,
> Palomino
> San Juan Bautista, CA
>
> http://www.montereyherald.com/ci_6137264?source=most_viewed
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