[pct-l] Constructive Dialog (was: Why I Boycotted the ADZPCTKO . ..)

[wandering_bob at comcast.net (Bob Bankhead)]

There are already two earlier, alternate locations for a gathering of 
through-hikers. Conveniently, they are actually called "The Gathering". Both 
are held a week apart in early October - one held on the east coast by ALDHA 
(Appalachian Long Distance Hiking Association) - and the other on the west 
coast run by ALDHA-West (American Long Distance Hiking Association - West). 
All hikers are welcome to attend - those who just came off the trail and 
those who are contemplating doing so in the future. Vendors display their 
cottage-made wares.  For details see the websites: http://www.aldha.org/ 
and http://www.aldhawest.org/

The 2005 ALDHA-West Gathering will be held Sept 30 - Oct 02 at Sierra Pines, 
CA  located near Echo Lake in the Sierras (southwest of Lake Tahoe) 
http://www.SierraPines.org


Wandering Bob



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Saenz" <msaenz@mve-architects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 9:24 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Constructive Dialog (was: Why I Boycotted the ADZPCTKO . 
..)


I DO think that the idea of an earlier, alternate location for a
gathering of thru-hikers has merit. I suggest a location somewhere
centralized to where most thru-hikers spend their lives off-season. For
sake of discussion, let's say Denver. Denver's a hub city so airfare can
be more affordable. It's close enough to the east coast so the AT hikers
can attend easier than going to Morena Res. It can be held sometime
between the time of the previous year's Manning arrival and the current
Campo departure. The last class of thru-hikers should be encouraged to
participate to download all the first hand knowledge while it's still
fresh in their minds to the next class. It will also serve to "extend"
the thru-hike experience for just a few more months...

Oilcan