[pct-l] Help for Post hike depression:PHD

[Bob Bankhead]

We section hikers have one truly massive advantage over the thru-hikers; we
get to choose when we traverse a given section. That translates to "when
conditions are most likely to be optimal or most convenient for us".
Thru-hikers must take the trail as it comes (and this year they're taking it
in the shorts).

When you're holding down a full time job because your family likes to eat
and vacation time is limited, a thru-hike is not even on the radar screen.




-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of aslive at charter.net
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 9:08 PM
To: Karen Keller
Cc: pct-l
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Help for Post hike depression:PHD

Many, if not most PCT hikers are not through hikers, but section hikers who
take years to complete the whole thing if they complete it at all. 
I have been walking the trail for six years and have a lot more to go. 
That is okay.  Instead of a one year adventure, it has become an odyssey.  I
can choose what sections to do and when is the best weather to do them.  I
can take my time and enjoy what I am walking through and not worry so much
about mileage.  Don't get down on yourself.  enjoy the opportunity.  This is
a gift.

Shepherd.