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Dan and I are taking a break by a spring at mile 2163 when we see this stick, (or rather a small dead tree) sticking up out of the ground like an upside down Y.
I joke about making it into a giant "ultralight" slingshot and carrying it to Canada and firing it at the border. Dan dares me $200 to do it.
Dan Is serious when he bets. He didn't think I would.
I snapped the dead tree in half and slung it over my shoulder.
502 miles to go!
The way I figure it, I was unemployed before. Now I make .40 cents a mile! :)
Right now the 8lb hunk of wood has made it 37 miles. Most thru hikers are betting against me, that my beloved ultralight slingshot won't make it to Canada.
What do you think?
Bet me 10 cents a mile I can't carry this thing 500 miles.
I'm betting I can. :)
Congrats on reaching the border!!! Way to go! What an adventure and accomplishment.
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All indications show that you completed the trek, but for those of us who have enjoyed following your updates, this last month or so has been a bit of a let down. Will there be any final post telling us how things have gone during the last few weeks?
ReplyDeleteSo that's it? You're going to leave us all hanging like this? I feel duped.
ReplyDeleteI find you to be obvious!
DeleteI disagree with Anony. It has been longer than a month that I have been feeling let down. I hope that your hike was great because you ongoing journal was underwhelming.
ReplyDeleteHe stated in an earlier post that he would update his blog when he got back. He has not had good reception. How rude of you to put that it was underwhelming! What a challenge he set for himself. I only found this blog because of the Daily Press, and I am glad I was able to read of his adventure. I wish all young people had the determination that Alex has! Great job Alex!
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong, I bet it was an unforgettable PCT hike for Alex and thru-hiking is indeed a task that requires a huge quantity of determination. Also, it could end up being an amazing post-hike journal and blogging is indeed another task that requires a near-limitless amount of determination. From what little I've seen so far of Alex's PCT journal, the photos are very cool and the updates were fun to read. I mention that the ongoing journal was underwhelming because I felt underwhelmed by the quality and frequency of updates. I was totally unimpressed by his determination to keep his journal current. I am not criticizing the amount of Alex's determination, merely that the quality of determination ceased to apply to this web page. Journaling and hiking is more than twice as hard as doing either activity separately but I would say in this instance, we have witnessed a failure at ongoing journaling. I think that Alex would agree with me, as he told us that he wasn't going to post from trail towns any longer. This takes nothing away from his hiking achievements, or journaling achievements, save for the fact that we were unable to follow along. I think that more determination was necessary in order to successfully maintain a website from stops along the PCT. Clearly, Alex had some extra determination as he took it upon himself to carry a heavy stick and fundraise for his walk. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAnyone here wants to be insulting and rude, should have the guts to post their name. This was an amazing feat, with a ton of emotions and thoughts running thru Alex's head. Some of us need more time to put it all together. How many of today's youth, would you find. That would do such an amazing and stressful challenge? Not many I'll bet. I'm still in awe and so proud of Alex! I just keep thinking, WOW! That said. Im very unimpressed by the annonymous critic. Alex's Grandmother, Paulette Garcia
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