[pct-l] PCT Sherpa Service

[Stephen Adams]

Please don't, there's enough packers out there already eh?
On Jan 4, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Wes Rose wrote:

> Think about how convenient it will be to hike the entire PCT without ever having to 
> carry a backpack, set up a tent, cook a meal or get your own water!!  And learn a
> foreign language while you hike!  Those dangerous, life threatening river crossings are
> no longer a threat.  Just have your Sherpa test the route.  If he makes it, you're good to
> go, if not, just get another Sherpa!
> 
> Since the Anti-Snake Tone Generator was a complete flop, and given the
> growing interest in the PCT by a "more mature" class of hiker, as well
> as the growing unemployment rate, in addition to the growing list of 
> modern trail conveniences like electronic gadgets, the proliferation of
> trail angels, water caches, published guide and map resources, dedicated
> web sites, annual gatherings, trail journal sites and E-lists such as the PCT-L, 
> etc., and with tongue firmly in cheek, I am interested in starting a PCT Sherpa 
> Service.
> 
> Thru and Section hikers can inspect and hire their Sherpas at the "Sherpa Booth" 
> (which, hopefully, will be allowed at the ADZ Kickoff).  English speaking, documented 
> sherpas will, of course, cost more.  
> 
> Let's face it, within a few years we'll all be wondering to ourselves, "why didn't I use a Sherpa
> like everybody else to hike the PCT?"  
> 
> PCT Sherpa Services coming soon to your hike!
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