> I was surprised, on my JMT hike this summer, by how many people I met who had committed themselves to walk hundreds of miles and who didn't seem to enjoy HIKING at all. On this very topic, I liked Stefan's comments best of all those at Mon 78 - http://www.oakapple.net/pcnst/past/new/01-09-24/p9240109.jpg even though I was one of those carrying a 45 pound pack! But I intend to fix that soon.