[pct-l] PCTA Communicator Article, "Why We Hike"

[chaiguy at gmail.com (Chai Guy)]

On 10/25/05, Chai Guy <chaiguy@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> "I can only meditate when I am walking. When I stop, I cease to think, my
> mind only works with my legs."
> Jean-Jaques Rousseau
>
>  On 10/25/05, JDRows <jdrows@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > "We learn things in the Wilderness we can't learn anywhere else."
> >
> > Although not being a big proponent of organized religion, every time I
> > think or say that quote (the source I don't recall), I feel compelled to
> > follow it up with a big "Amen!"
> > JD
> >
> >
> >
> > Mtnned@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > >We're going to need all your help on this:
> > >
> > >You all are a wealth of personal experience and historical
> > recollection.
> > >
> > >I need quotes, from yourselves and/or from people in history describing
> > in a
> > >sentence or so why we like to hike. Doesn't matter who said it, but it
> > must
> > >be heartfelt, at the very core of what motivates us to head for the
> > hills, s
> > >pending even months at a time in wilderness.
> > >
> > >Your own personal feelings. Those of Thoreau, Waldo, Clarke, etc.,
> > etc..
> > >
> > >The essence of these will be compiled into a dissertation of 1500-word
> > >limited length for a future Communicator article.
> > >
> > >E-mail them to me at
> > >
> > >_mtnned@aol.com_ (mailto: mtnned@aol.com)
> > >
> > >
> > >What you express will motivate others to experience this awesome
> > lifestyle
> > >of the trail!
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