[pct-l] Andrew Skurka....an American Icon

[Reinhold Metzger]

Hi gang,
The March National Geographic Magazine has an article about Andy's  176 
day, 4679 mile Alaska journey on foot,  raft and skis in 2010.
As already mentioned on the list, Andy is going to give a talk on his 
Alaska trip and on UL backpacking at the LaJolla  (San Diego)  YWCA  on 
April 21 and 23.
If you want to learn about Andy's ''Alaska Journey"  or  UL backpacking 
I highly recommend  you attend Andy's presentation and learn from the  
''Master of UL".....I know I will be there.

When I first learned about Andy's plan I thought...''BOY"...''WE MAY 
NEVER HEAR FROM ANDY AGAIN".
Karen and I have been following Andy's adventures on his web site ever 
since we met him a few years ago.
Andy is an extremly nice, friendly, intelligent and likable person and 
yes, a warning to the ladies....he is also extremely good 
looking.....almost as good looking as I am.

He is an American ''Hiking Icon'' and one of my heroes.

BTW....if any of you  are planing to hike the "Sierra High Route"  I 
highly suggest you get Andy's "CD - MAP"  for the route.
I got mine recently and highly recommend it.

JMT Reinhold