[pct-l] The Allure of the PCT

[kdpo at pacbell.net (Ken Powers)]

We have gotten to give presentations to a couple of different
schools/classes and scout groups. The reaction from the kids is really
amazing. I think we have fostered several new PCT hikers. Well, in about ten
years.  One teacher friend follows our treks on a US map in her classroom.
The students who start the trek are excited to come back in the fall to see
where we are. The teachers have sent us letters that the students have
written about the presentations. The kids seem to really understand the
scale of what we accomplished. It is funny what they pick up on: glissading
down a snowy hill, fording a chest deep creek, animal sitings, mountain
views, ... It is an exciting way for us to relive our adventure!

Ken
www.GottaWalk.com
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> Twice in the past two weeks I have been before kids who have never even
heard
> of the PCT or comprehended what it is and where it goes and I have had the
> extreme pleasure to try to convey the allure, beauty and the challenge of
hiking
> the PCT to them.  In both cases, the response from these kids has been one
of
> wonder, awe and inspiration with a true sense of draw to such a
"wilderness
> experience".
>
> In their eyes I saw myself upon my first comprehension of the trail and
the
> all of the possibilities, challenges, aspirations, dreams, questions,
fears.
>
> The journey has just begun, the end is always near, the trail goes on
forever
> . . .
>
>
> Greg
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