[pct-l] HIKEPLAN

[Tortoise]

I'm pushing 70 (years that is). I don't think I'm too old to hike the PCT.  "too old" is attitude. Physically I'd probably take several years to do all the trail. OTOH I don't have the desire which has only a little to do with age. Others have physical conditions which limit their hiking ability regardless of age. 

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On Jun 7, 2013, at 11:43, Stephen Clark <rowriver at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dicentra,
> A bit harsh!
> As we age each individual has differing degrees of ability and disability
> and it is paramount that we know our limits.
> I realize that, at your age, it is difficult to comprehend slowing down or
> possibly not even being able to  hike anymore but it happens.
> I am not able to do what I did at age 40 but I know my limits. We are
> products of our genetics and not all of us are "Billy Goat."
> I hope you will save this thread and read it again in 25 or 30 years when
> you reach our age. Only then will you realize how insensitive your "*I call
> BS*" comment truly is.
> Snake Charmer
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 11:01 AM, dicentra <dicentragirl at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> "too old to complete the PCT"??
>> 
>> I call BS.   Billy Goat is in his 70's and he's still out there every year.
>> 
>> I'm going to refrain from commenting on the rest of your post.
>> 
>> ~Dicentra
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --- On Thu, 6/6/13, hikeplan at aol.com <hikeplan at aol.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> From: hikeplan at aol.com <hikeplan at aol.com>
>> Subject: [pct-l] HIKEPLAN
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:54 PM
>> 
>> 
>> Hi PCT hikers! I am accepting applications for HIKEPLAN construction. It is
>> my hobby wherein I have created over 700 plans for through- and section-
>> hikes.  Since I am too old to complete the PCT, I enjoy helping others do
>> it
>> for me.  There is no charge. If interested, please contact me at:
>> _hikeplan at aol.com_ (mailto:hikeplan at aol.com)  for questionnaires to
>> complete and
>> return. Initially, I only need your entry and exit points so I can
>> reference
>> the proper PCT Guidebooks and Halfmile maps. Good hikes to all!   Jack
>> Yates
>> 
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