[pct-l] 3 Proven Long Distance Hiking Methods

[Reinhold Metzger]

MendoRider,
THIS  IS  NOT  HUMOROUS  BANTER!!!!!........Switchback and I mean every 
word we say.
Come to think of it, one rooster in the flock would not work with 
Switchback.
The way he eats, he would need 2-3 roosters in the flock for 
reproduction to keeps pace with consumption.
But don't worry about Switchback he is an expert   "Chicken Choker".

BTW....thanks for the "on line" compliment.....many folks on the list 
feel that way but say so via personal e-mail to avoid getting hate mail 
from our more serious list members who want to talk only about zip-locks 
and weather reports and take serious everything that Switchback and 
Reinhold say.
If it caused you to laugh,....."Good"....that is what the comedy team 
"Switchback & Reinhold" is trying to do, inject some humor into the 
list.....which, of course, to our more serious list members is  "off topic",
causes them to gnash their teeth and respond in an angry manner.

JMT Reinhold
Your extremely serious, chicken choking trail companion
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On 10/20/2011 9:17 AM, Edward Anderson wrote:
> Reinhold, I am one of those who appreciate the humorous banter between 
> yourself and Switchback. Your third proven long distance hiking 
> method. Chickens on a leash - imagine, roast chicken and fresh eggs on 
> the trail - a great YOLK. It really made me laugh.  Of course, 
> Switchback must have a rooster along to ensure reproduction so he 
> won't run out of chickens before reaching Canada.  Only one 
> big problem that is obvious:  Wouldn't it slow Switchback down from 
> his usual 42 mile per day pace? Our hero could get to Canada only by 
> allowing several seasons - - - .
> MendoRider
>
> *From:* Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>
> *To:* hiker97 at aol.com
> *Cc:* pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:42 AM
> *Subject:* [pct-l] 3 Proven Long Distance Hiking Methods
>
> Say Switchback,
> I don't think you ever have to worry about looking  "LEAN"  like JMT
> Reinhold.
> You always seem to look so well fed and calorie fortified.
> As a matter of fact, you probably have enough "pre-stocked calories" to
> make it all the way to Canada without carrying any food.
> However, if you do not wish to lose those treasured "pre-stocked
> calories" you could still thru the PCT fully unsupported, without
> resupplies by utelizing one of my following three world famous hiking
> methods.
>
> 1.  GATHERING....picking nuts & berries...along the way.
>
> 2.  GRAZING.....there are lots of meadows along the trail....you might,
> however, have to carry a few nuts    to get you through the desert.
>
> 3.  CHICKENS ON A LEASH....this is my most famous method that is getting
> rave review world wide.
> You simply tie a few chickens to a leash and happily walk down the trail
> with your food supply.
> Fresh eggs in the morning, a chicken in the pot in the evening....lots
> of protein...just what a hiker needs after a hard day on the trail...and
> think how light your packs will be with food that walks.
> Everybody knows that the secret to a happy hiker are a light pack and a
> full belly.
> No wonder "chickens on a leash is getting such rave review.
>
> Word of caution....you must make sure that there is at least one
> "Rooster"  in your flock to insure reproduction, so you don't run out of
> chickens before you get to Canada.
>
> JMT Reinhold
> World renowned long distance hiking strategist
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>
> Well fed Switchback wrote:
> > The Kelty Kid writes: This is a transparent ploy by Switchback to set
> > a new record for a "fully supported" hike, assuming he can convince
> > Scott to go along and carry him the entire way. Switchback's pink
> > slippers may never touch the ground.
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > Switchback replies: This is an outrage.  My mountainman word and
> > pledge has been besmirched.  My scared pledge to set a new PCT record
> > in 2013 has been challenged.  Of course, there is some truth about
> > setting the "Most Supported" PCT thru-hike record.  But my 2013 hike
> > will NOT depend on any outside support what so ever.  None.  Zero.
> > Nada.  When I leave Campo that is all I will have when I arrive at
> > Canada.  I might be a little sun burned and may be even a little wind
> > burned due to the speed of my hike.  No problem.  A little suntan
> > cream on the face and it will protect me from looking like Unsupported
> > JMT Reinhold.  What if I got to Canada and I looked like a weather
> > worn skinny Marine.  Now that would be a bummer.  Especially after
> > setting an historic record.
>
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