[pct-l] Moronic Hiking Disorder
Hiker97 at aol.com
Hiker97 at aol.com
Fri Feb 8 19:43:41 CST 2008
Unsupported JMT Reinhold writes: Some guys on this list are fruitier than
fruit cakes.....nuttier than the nuttiest corn nuts.......probably the result
of to many nights at high elevation resulting in oxygen deprivation, which
in turn causes brain cells to die, which in turn gives rise to a condition
known in medical circles as ''MORONIC DISORDER''....very frequently
associated with long distance hiking......can be fatal if left untreated.......seek
medical help immediately. Wheeeeeeeeeeeew is a nurse and may be familiar with
this disorder and might be able to offer advice.
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Switchback replies: I resemble that remark. I was planning on giving a talk
tomorrow in Long Beach, CA on "Moronic Disorders and the PCT Hiker". I was
going to cover the history, treatment, and long term effects of this common
trail malady.
There are many PCT hikers, especially thru hikers, who exhibit recurring
symptoms. They find the need to wear their old PCT hiking clothes around the
house. They want to campout in their backyard in their hiking shelter. They
play endlessly with their gear --- packing and repacking. They search the
Internet ruthlessly seeking new gear ideas. Cabin fever hits them harder than
with normal folks, who often don't even know what that is. Receiving an REI
gift certificate is one of their happiest moments.
Yes, the old Moronic Hiking Disorder syndrome. Well known and the scourge
of the hiking community.
Sincerely, Dr. Switchback
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accept that the grizzlies, from time to time, will harvest a few trespassers."
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