[pct-l] origin and future of the Triple Crown

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

"Triple crown." Never mind what it takes to qualify. Just 
consider the irony of the terminology for a moment. This 
accolade has its origins in horse racing. But long distance 
hiking is neither an equestrian event nor a race! What's 
more, and I say this without malice, but the term was coined 
by Jardine, I believe during his tenure with ALDHA-west. 
Anyone who's read the PCT Hiker's Handbook knows how Ray 
feels about the damage horses cause on the trails. And not 
that the Appalachian Trail Conference preceded on this 
particular view, but not for nothing horses are banned from 
the AT, the trail that the majority of Triple Crowners first 
(or finally) tread on their way toward the royal trifecta.

Even more baffling is the apparent lack of follow-through 
from the top. The term is now in the hiking community's 
vernacular, but where I beg is the coronation ceremony for 
newly appointed royalty? ALDHA west, east, north or south - 
somebody should at least organize a group trip to Burger 
King each year for an AYCE whopper meal and an administering 
of the cardboard crown. It just makes good horse sense to 
me.

- blisterfree, still with only two jewels


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Slyatpct@aol.com>
To: <kdpo@gottawalk.com>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 10:52 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pacific Northwest Trail


> In a message dated 12/13/2004 9:07:15 PM Eastern Standard 
> Time,
> kdpo@gottawalk.com writes:
>
>> How about the American Discovery Trail (5000 miles)?
>>
>>
>
> I don't know.  It may be long, but is it a National Scenic 
> Trail?  I suppose
> we could give you a Triple Crown* with an asterick!  ; )
>
> Regardless, I'm sure y'all be one of a kind.
>
> Sly
>
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