[pct-l] Skipping

[Craig Gates]

Have not done any long distance or thru hikes myself...proud of every step and view I have had.

Thank you Marmot, well said 


> On Jul 2, 2015, at 4:13 PM, marmot marmot <marmotwestvanc at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Maybe this bears repeating. It's really simple. When the hiking community was smaller we all knew the standards. But, we also knew all the hikers. 
> A trail is completed when one WALKS from beginning to end including,if necessary,alternative routes. You do not have to do them as a thru/hike. This is the standard for all long distance trails not just the Triple Crown. 
> No one is "lording" the completion of any trail over anyone else. 
> If any of you have attended the Gatherings ,over the years, you would have experienced the celebration and acknowledgement of each hiker's experience in doing the trails. We all sit around talking about trails. No own cares how many miles you done.  Except for the hiker themselves. We are each individually proud. Usually there are many buzzing excited conversations about new trails some one has been on lately. It's comradeship and closeness and joy about hiking. 
> It is sad when someone lies about what they have done. But Aldhawest and the PCT has always left it up to hiker's own conscience. Those of you have lied--you haven't fooled anyone. There's always someone who knows that you hitched/skipped. And, they do tell everyone else. Because ,people do get indignant. But,then things calm down, and most folks just imagine those who lie have larger problems. 
> Hope to see you all at the Gathering
> Marmot
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 2, 2015, at 1:39 PM, Matthew Edwards <iceaxehikes at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2015 10:44:08 -0700
>> From: Brian Gill <pctpanama at aol.com>
>> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Subject: [pct-l] PCT metal of completion
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>> Hey it's just that I've watched over the years award ceremonies , ,
>> certificates  and metals been presented to those I know for a fact skipped
>> 50 to a couple hundred miles .   Don't get upset over it ! I'm just stating
>> I couldn't  do that!  If anyone wishes to that,  fine... Lol. Go for it!
>> 
>> "Sent from my iPhone"
>> 
>>      Brian
>> 
>> Who are we to judge?
>> That is also why the whole idea of awards and triple crown is blown for me.
>> Never hiked to lord it over another.
>> Like a Shinto priest:
>> "We dance."
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