[pct-l] Impact of WILD on PCT numbers

[Chris Foley]

the only difference that I can truly see is that our chances of any of
us getting a book deal just went completely down the drain. :)   Its
still 2650 miles and 5 months away from society.  Not many people can
do that even if they wanted too.  like alone all the other factors.
Remember this ladies and gentleman....More people have summited Mt
Everest than have finished a successful thru hike of the PCT.  I think
we are all going to be okay.  Remember just Breath :)

On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 4:47 PM, Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Paul
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> I read that book. My daughter gave it to me for my birthday.
>
> You wanted thoughts on whether it will inspire a lot more people to hike the PCT. I don't think it will.
> Cheryl Strayed had a miserable hike. It was an ordeal. She didn't have a good time. Some potential hikers who might be considering trying the PCT might be discouraged, and decide not to, after reading the book. A few others might want to accept the challenge. So, I think reading the book will make very little difference. There will most likely be more hikers than last year. It's that way every year as the trail becomes increasingly popular.
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> What I'm more concerned about is that the Mountain Bikers are trying to get legal access to not only the PCT, but also Wilderness Areas. That would be a real disaster. I seriously doubt that they will succeed - but, we might have a fight ahead of us. Fortunately, the law is still on our side.
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> I hope you reach 78!
>
> MendoRider-Hiker
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> ________________________________
>  From: Paul Mitchell <paul at bluebrain.ca>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:32 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Impact of WILD on PCT numbers
>
> I'm wondering if the popularity of "WILD" has translated into increased
> numbers of hikers on the PCT.  Anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
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> Cheers,
>
> - Potential 178
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