I Dream of doing part of the Appalachian Trail. But I’m pretty old and out of shape. Maybe it’s time to change that.

Wow I'm sure backpacking is just as popular now as in the day
I never had money but didn't stop me from hitch hiking cross country
I went to Washington state took the ferry up lake chelan to stahikin then backpacked to the north cascade highway
One of many trips I'll always remember

In '86 I packed into the Wind Rivers with ropes and racks and we climbed the NE Face of Pingora.
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pingora_Peak)

Also anazasi ruin hikes in Utah.

It was in Havasupai, in the area of the Grand Canyon, a very long time ago. I camped in one of the sites with a view of Mooney Falls, and I completed about five or six amazing day trips from that extraordinary spot.

I'd say somewhere in the PA woods back a few years ago.

i havnt

to india over land in 77 via a summer on crete. closely followed by a european trip lasting 2 years. both involved lots of hitch hiking. What ever happened to that ?. they are so rare in canada

Three week walkabout from Boston to Woodstock NY and back.
Stuck to back roads, didn't hitch but accepted a few rides when someone would stop.
Slept in woods or abandoned buildings. Small tent, tarp, essentials.
Met some great people.
. Best was a guy stopped to talk, then invited me to his house.
Turns out he was a chef at the local, and whipped me up a wonderful meal.
Packed my food box and waved goodbye to he and his wife.
Other similar occurances.
Camping through the Berkshires and across the Hudson are memorable.
. One religious guy asked me did I want a ride. I saw the church logo on the car door but said fuck it, this could be fun and I don't want to walk through this town anyway. He was nice enough, bought me ice cream.
. Did get stopped by a cop once. He couldn't believe it - "you have a car, a house, why are you walking ?"
" 'cuz I want to"
" yeah, but you could drive "
" I want to"
. People were always happy to fill my canteens.

Collegiate Peaks Colorado. Bagged Mt. Harvard, Mt. Columbia

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Dolly Sods times two!