[pct-l] PCT verses Rat Race

[Montedodge@aol.com]

 When someone says " How you doing" or "Nice to see you! " on the trail, 
people on the trail REALLY mean it. In life people seldom want an answer to 
those questions. It has become just a mindless greeting.  PCT hikers are the 
best people in the world!!!! There is nothing like seeing hikers straggle 
into barrel springs after hiking a 24 miles " Death March " through waterless 
hills. Each hiker was given a big applause as they joined the 20 waiting 
other hikers. Money doesn't buy happiness and relationships and friendships 
can't be bought. No one hikes the PCT and says " I wish I never did this ".  
The PCT is an addiction!! ( with no cure ) One hike and your hooked for 
life!!  Just ask Zimmerman or Greg. You are drawn back and may even drop all 
things in life for a few more months of life on the trail.  " Mad Monte "
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