[pct-l] 10 top winners

[bighummel at aol.com]

Here goes;

1. Don't listen to anyone but your own head

2. Dispel all fears and don't let the naysayers get you down

3. Say, "I will do this!", repeat.

4. Don't over plan, stay flexible

5. Recognize that 3 weeks in, nothing you're carrying or wearing will matter

6. Take care of you feet

7. Don't listen to anyone but your own head

8. Dispel all fears

9. Say, "I WILL DO THIS!" loudly and repeat

10. Hike your own hike





From: Ellen Shopes
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:07 AM
Subject: [pct-l] 10 top winners


To all you experienced thru-folks: as a 2010 wannabe, what would you tell  
me are the 10 most important things to do in the months ahead to ensure a  
successful hike?
Elderly Ellen




Greg "Strider" Hummel

"Don't let the bastards grind you down!"