[pct-l] What is a "Thru Hike?"

[montypct]

One year I hiked 1800 miles from the Mexican Border to Crater Lake, Oregon.
I asked on this list if that made me a section hiker instead of a 
thru-hiker.
Someone (a friend) posted a simple "Yes"
I resented that   :)
There's nothing wrong with hiking sections, but I liked the way "Thru-Hiker" 
sounded better.

I'm with Andrea.  It doesn't matter.  Besides, it was my hike, and I get to 
call it what I want.

monty


Lightweight Backpacking
The fun goes up when the weight goes down
-Warner Springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrea Dinsmore" <zaqueltooocool at gmail.com>
To: <ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com>
Cc: "PCT MailingList" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] What is a "Thru Hike?"


> >From what I've heard from the Thru Hikers who have made the complete 
> >journey
> there is a lot of pride and self satisfaction that they made it the whole
> way. Some hikers put themselves in danger (IMHO) to finish the trail. The
> Thru Hikers who get cut off by the snow up north, if possible they make a
> point of returning the next season to finish. It doesn't matter what you
> call it or how long it is........you only have you to impress. HYOH
>
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