I am currently on a plane flying to NC race the MC. Thinking about hiking, so thought I would try a post off-line. There should be lots of chances for that on the trail.
Hazards on the trail:
- Bears
- Snakes
- Tics and Lyme disease
- Heat (cold too, but heat will be the first issue)
- Lack of water
- Lack of food
- Injury (both acute and chronic)
- Crime
- Navigation
- Emotional
That should be a start to the list. I think I am prepared for them all but less than half of those who start an AT thru hike actually finish. I like the term “slack-packing” because it implies a more relaxed slower pace. Pushing hard probably will lead to injury, etc. So, it’s Puffin the Slack-Packing LASHer…
BTW, couldn’t load an image off-line so there is none. 😉
Although I did try pasting this in later:
Puffin's Hike 