[pct-l] Women Trekkers

[Andrea Dinsmore]

By the time hikers get up here........2476 miles into the hike.......we
have noticed that the women seem more prepared, they seem to be more
interested in being safe and sane going into dangerous situation. The women
listen to suggestions better.

You all are doing exactly the same thing put there. Don't matter male or
female. You all got 2 legs and a pack.

PCT MOM
On Apr 13, 2014 9:03 AM, "Robert E. Riess" <robert.riess at cox.net> wrote:

> Well said, Yogi.  Having hosted over 500 hikers over the years, I have
> learned a thing or two from them.  My most significant data point is simply
> this:  far and away, the demographic with the most success and the best
> hikers are the solo females.  They plan better, are more knowledgeable,
> condition better, hike within their means, and injure themselves less.
> Pound for pound they are stronger, and they manage heat and cold better.
> They are more likely to LNT. They do not have a testosterone problem.  The
> men should be taking advice from the women.  "The wise do not need advice.
> Fools will not take it."   Benjamin Franklin.  Good luck to the class of
> 2014.  I have been happy to meet some of you in America's Finest City.  BR
>
>
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