[pct-l] Trail Addiction

[pmags at yahoo.com (Paul Magnanti)]

>>f you are really addicted to the trail, maybe you
>>should slow down a little and really enjoy the next
>>trip.

Ouch! What a harsh way to judge someone else's trip.
To me, it seems Reinhold has a deep love for the
Sierra, esp. by the way he talks about Deems excellent
pics.

Seems like he enjoyed his hikes quite a bit.

Wrote this on trailforums. A person basically said
Scott Williamson was missing the point of a wilderness
experience. Suspect my comments could apply for
Reinhold's trip, too. HYOH really does mean HYOH. Not
HYOH, but my way is superior. It is a fool's game to
think otherwise.

..........

Different people have different ways of enjoying the
wilderness. Some people enjoy hiking all day and
camping less. Is that a less valid way of being out on
the trail? Personally, camping is a small part of the
thru-hiking experience for me.

Seeing the sun rise and seeing the alpen glow while
walking all day is simply magical. I don't hike 40
MPD, but I've done many 30+. Is my enjoyment of the
wilderness less than someone who does 8? I am in good
shape, able to hike all day, keep a light pack. I just
love to walk.

Getting back to Scott... Anyone who has met him will
tell you that he is the most softspoken, unassuming
guy around. He does not brag, he is always happy to
hear about YOUR hike. He just walks for the pure
pleasure of it.

I respect anyone who enjoy camping at a beautiful
overlook and spending much of their time there. I
think, though, it is important to give respect in turn
- for those who do not neccessarily enjoy the
wilderness in your way. And not just say "I repect
your way", then go on to say the other person's way is
incorrect.

HYOH means "Hike your own hike", not "Hike your own
hike, but may way is better".

regards,

PM



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