[pct-l] Northeast trekking versus west trekking: An observation

[jerrygoller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jerry Goller)]

WOW!! After reading all this, I amazed I've survived the last 45 years of
backpacking with out killing my stupid self. I guess ignorance really is
bliss. I do a little bit of gear testing, along with a few friends of mine,
myself. I think I'll just throw caution to the winds and stay old, reckless,
and light.....   ;o) BTW, I've hiked in sandals pretty much year round for
the last 10 years. I guess I've just gotten more than my share of dumb
luck.........   =o)
Jerry

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I am a relative newbie to this list, but not a newbie to mountaineering. I
have been doing all iterations of the sport-adventure for 40 years. My
observations of the discussions are many, but I will only address the issues
which are important to safety, enjoying the experience and challenge, weight
management of pack and asides on equipment.