[pct-l] [pct-list] thanks and a request

[KBerger466@aol.com]

After I posted my first message, I got a whole bunch of personal e-mails 
saying nice things about the book Dan and I wrote (and Bart photographed) -- 
I just wanted to thank everyone and apologize for not responding personally. 
I made the mistake of opening my e-mail before my morning coffee. In an 
effort to keep the volume of e-mail somewhat manageable, I tend to delete 
stuff as I read it -- I was thinking I could go back later to the digest and 
get addresses to respond to, and then I realized, the notes were personal, 
not to the list, and I had deleted all the addresses. So that's why I'm 
posting to the list. I REALLY appreciate hearing from readers! Because 
otherwise, it's just me and my computer all day. 

Quick note and request -- I'm in the middle of another book called "Hiking 
the Longest Trails." It's a how-to about the three triple crown trails. Would 
very much appreciate people e-mailing me personally (I promise, I'll be more 
careful this time) if you have any insights you'd like to share. I'm 
especially intersted in hearing about any cool tricks you learned. Also, what 
surprised you about a thru-hike (or a long hike)? What did you learn? What do 
you wish you knew before you started. Anyone who responds will be fully 
credited in the book -- I hope you'll share your expertise with other, future 
hikers. (I don't want the book to only reflect my experience and voice, 
because I think there are lots of ways to accomplish a thru-hike.)

Also PLEASE don't feel you have be a "triple crowner" to respond!!! Anyone 
who's done a long hike on one of these three trails has stuff to share. (It 
doesn't even have to be a thru-hike). Also, if you have stuff to send re: the 
other two trails (AT, CDT), I'd love to have that, as well. 

Thanks!
Karen Berger
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