[pct-l] This might also explain why we look so shabby after 6 months on the trail

[David Thibault]

I always suspected most thru hikers were partial Neanderthals.

http://news.discovery.com/human/humans-would-beat-neanderthals-in-marathon.html


"The scientists' measurements of such bones determined that Neanderthals
were lousy at endurance and distance running when compared to modern
humans. The sturdy Neanderthal bones, however, were built for long-distance
walking and strength."

Day-Late (the Neanderthal looking hiker)