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I think the author missed the mark a little on thru-hikers’ opinion of section hikers. There isn’t this contempt for them as “lazy” or “taking the easy way out.
by thehappypm 3y ago
I think the author missed the mark a little on thru-hikers’ opinion of section hikers. There isn’t this contempt for them as “lazy” or “taking the easy way out.” There’s definitively a feeling that they aren’t part of the same tribe — and someone pretending to be a thru-hiker would definitely get you some hate. But AT hikers know it’s a huge privilege to put life on pause and go on an adventure, and that everyone enjoys the trail their own way.
- DavidGetchel 3y agoAs someone who has thru-hiked the big three, his story was a little off-putting. Some incorrect statements about trail names and assumptions. I met a woman while on trail (PCT) who could only section hike. Walking for a short period each time, connecting from where she stopped last. It'd taken her 17 years to get out of California on trail. A 100 miles of walking a year. Her dedication was remarkable. The mantra is Hike Your Own Hike - Lunchbox
- thehappypm 3y agoHi Lunchbox! I agree completely I was off-put. I also was a little surprised by the reference to blue-blazing, I always thought it meant taking a side tour that bypasses the AT, technically meaning you skipped part of it (which some folks are cool with, others not, Hike Your Hike!).