[pct-l] Permanent physical changes from LD hike?

[csiechert@hotmail.com (Carl Siechert)]

> I'm interested to know other permanent physical changes that might be
> attributed to LD hikes.  This would exclude loss of fat, increased

My PCT pack ranged in weight from 40-70 pounds. (This was back in the days
of Monte's 90-pound pack--so I was going ultralight!) During the trip I
developed a little (1x2x4 cm) pocket of fat on each hip bone, right where
the pack's waist belt put all the weight. I still have 'em 23 years later.

Carl
1977 Kelty Kid