[pct-l] Post PCT

[Ken Powers]

Well said.

I was going to reply that thru-hiking was addictive, but Iceaxe beat me to 
it.

Ken
JMT1998
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???2010

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Edwards" <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Post PCT


OMG! I had the same question before my hike. Thinking about the 
"consequences" kept me awake at night. I even wrote a long rambling post to 
this forum, which thankfully did not get posted! Ten minutes after my "panic 
attack" of what if's and self doubt I became galvanized by desire to 
complete a thru-hike of the PCT. I stopped shaving and began collecting 
information. I told everyone my intentions and doubled my training regimen.
The funny thing is: Now that my body is back
in the world my mind is still out there on the trail.
All I think about is that authentic beautiful existence. The steady crunch 
of my feet climbing yet another ridge to reach some impossible view point, 
only to descend again to start all over.
The sun and moon marking the pace of my days and night. The total freedom of 
a long trail.
I am still a romantic.. Can you tell?
Be careful out there. Not just of physical or spiritual dangers.. This stuff 
is SERIOUSLY addicting!
IMHO, aproach the trail with an "empty" cup and it will be filled with 
unexpected and wonderfull experiences as you walk.
Cheers-Iceaxe
Sent on the Go with my Peek
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