[pct-l] End of Earth in 2012

[hiker97 at aol.com]

Yes, I remember reading back in the 1800's there were lots of predictions too.  And I think in the early part of the 20th century too.  Been that way all through history, I guess.

We should start the rumor that the end of the world will be in October 2012.  That way the 2012 PCT hiking season will be the last one.  And the ALDHA-West Gathering will be the last one too.  I hope the next one is at Lake Tahoe --- cool road trip up there.

Say, if I get a hold of the Glenn Dawson for a lunch in Pasadena, I will let you know.  You might want to come to it with Meadow Ed and me.  Glenn was with Norman Clyde on the 1931 first accent of the east face of Mt. Whitney.  He probably has some tails to tell about the Sierras, etc.  I bet he knew people who knew John Muir, etc.  Muir died in 1914, I think.

Cheers, Switchback



-----Original Message-----
From: bighummel at aol.com
To: hiker97 at aol.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Fri, Oct 30, 2009 11:21 am
Subject: Re: End of Earth in 2012






-----Original Message-----
From: bighummel at aol.com
To: hiker97 at aol.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Fri, Oct 30, 2009 11:21 am
Subject: Re: End of Earth in 2012


The end of the world has been predicted before . . . yawn.  Let's see  2000 was the last one, eh?  I hear that the prediction is for the explosion to happen on  . . . April 25th, 2012!!  So, if this is the case, 2011 will be the last kickoff.  I'm ready.  Let's go!!



Greg Hummel


" Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me alone."



-----Original Message-----
From: hiker97 at aol.com
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Fri, Oct 30, 2009 11:12 am
Subject: End of Earth in 2012



I propose that we set our sights on a big thru-hiking season and accompanying April Kickoff in 2012.  I understand it will be the last one.  I might even thru-hike the PCT that year too to see the sights for the last time.
 
Say, does anyone know exactly in 2012 when everything is to end?  I want to make sure I finish the trail before the big explosion.  May be we should make 2011 the big year to hike the trail just to be sure.
 
Thanks.
 
Switchback the Trail Pirate


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