[pct-l] 1st anual PCT no food challenge

[CMountainDave@aol.com (CMountainDave@aol.com)]

In a message dated 10/29/02 10:01:41 PM, Bighummel@aol.com writes:

<< as ultra-light thru-hikers hit upon the idea that they need not carry any
food if they can kill rodents and catch fish as they go.  Watch out for the
official announcement of a demonstration of this cutting edge food strategy
at the next ADZPCTKO!
 >>
The idea is to carry no food whatsoever on a PCT thru hike
  The first catagory will be slackpackers who will hike from road A to road B
carrying nothing but sunscreen, digital camera, a hydration system full of
Perrier, and a few Clif Bars to cheat with. Super deluxe Winnibagos will sate
their every whim at each and every road crossing. To make it interesting and
spiteful, sabotage of any kind will be allowed.
  The second category will consist of a herd of 450 pound Sumo wrestlers. The
extra 300 pounds of body fat contains roughly 1,000,000 calories (300x 454x
8). At 7000 calories a day, they have enough fuel to operate for
approximately 155 days without any food consumption at all. To make it
interesting, there will be impromptu Sumo matches along the way to "thin" the
ranks of the competitors, and pie temptations
  The third category will consist of a throng of Buddhist Breatharian Monks.
They will place themselves in a trance and leap-frog the entire PCT non stop
chanting their chosen mantra as they go. They will obtain all necessary
nutrients from the air they breathe and from grazing on natural vegetation
during breaks.To make it interesting trail sirens will tempt their resolve at
every turn by chanting their mantras backward and baking cookies
  As for prizes, recognition is its own reward