362-pound Oregon hiker rescued on Appalachian Trail - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

[WhiteBlaze]

362-pound Oregon hiker rescued on Appalachian Trail WREG, TN - 26 minutes ago (AP) - A 362-pound hiker from Oregon became ill while hiking the Appalachian Trail and had to be rescued. Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad member ...

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[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

More detailed story

[Dances with Mice]

Ayers says they had a mule standing by in case the terrain proved too rough for all-terrain vehicles.

Sieja told rescuers he was "just tired" and did not want to go to the hospital. Instead, they took him to Hot Springs, N.C., which was hosting its annual "Trailfest" celebration.

You know that was one grateful mule.

It just sounds like a rather elaborate way to hitch a ride to Trailfest.

[bulldog49]

In the words of Dean Wormer "Fat drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son!"

[trailblazer30577]

This situation re: the hiker from Oregon is extreme, but if you know of someone who would like to truly enjoy hiking, but needs to do a little prep work first, feel free to share this link with them. Or just explore the other pages at this site, and we will do our best to find the right way to get the products to you, even if you are already on the trail. For more information, and to recommend some really great people along the A. T. corridor that you want to reward for their investment in our lives, please send me your ideas. I want to grow the network so fast that folks that have already reached NC on their way to ME can have what they need before they reach VA. Please help spread the word, so we can help others avoid this sad occurence.

[wilconow]

Vanilla shake mix products would've helped this guy?

[Creek Dancer]

sniff...Is that spam I smell???

[jesse]

What was this guy thinking? Did he come right off the couch onto the trail.

[trailblazer30577]

Vanilla shake mix products would've helped this guy?

Reasonable question. No, not by themselves. This guy needed more. Lot's more. Or less, in actuality. The key here is the nutrition behind the product. The goal is to create health, and figurately speaking, some hikers just need to do a section hike a couple of times a month to reach their goal, while others are as far from true health as the length of the entire A. T. That may seem confusing, but I think you get my point.

[trailblazer30577]

sniff...Is that spam I smell???

It may just appear to be a sales pitch, but my goal is to provide for hikers like myself, and to create a network that rewards those who show kindness to them along the way to Springer or Katahdin, or along any section along the way. Sorry for any thing that causes a conflict, but I hope you don't nip it in the bud, before all the facts are presented.

[wilconow]

Well, a couple google searches reveals that Shaklee is similiar to Amway. It's Multilevel marketing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaklee_Corporation
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-14896030.html

Let's hope that's more AT related articles are not polluted with this spam

[Mags]

Hmmm...


Lots of fruit, veggies, whole grains and lean meat coupled with regular exercise would be the ticket. Not sports shakes.

I suggest he read this link instead. More useful.

[trailblazer30577]

What was this guy thinking? Did he come right off the couch onto the trail.

Maybe, but maybe not. Some people have thyroid issues, but still want to enjoy the things we all enjoy. Bear in mind that some high stress types can be very thin, but have very high negative cholesterol and high blood pressure, and actually be much more unhealthy than some overweight people who handle stress properly. Weight is just one part of the total picture of health.

[ChinMusic]

How close was he to the Walnut Mountain Shelter.........

[Tabasco]

That makes about 10 pitches for shaklee products in various threads.

Enough with the spam.

[musicwoman]

Trailblazer, I believe WhiteBlaze has certain criteria regarding individuals advertising products here, perhaps you should contact the admin before you continue plugging your website.

[trailblazer30577]

"I suggest he read this link instead. More useful."

Perhaps useful, however, it is not my intent to debate what many athletes have already concluded, with much more validity than my own experience. No one reasonable would doubt the value of the article you recommended, and the things it encourages. Neither would I. Perhaps digital communication is not the best way to dialogue, since it is largely based on presuppositions that may or may or not be true. What is it about discussions regarding a product that lead to a mistrust of a person? Is that the heart and soul of this trailblazing communty? Perhaps those most vocal about some of this speak for the majority, but maybe not.

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Spamming the board is not allowed and can result in being placed on moderated post status or banning per the TOS #12

[trailblazer30577]

AT Troll closed an email to me with the following:
www.whiteblaze.net - An internet site to share ideas, experiences and trail
knowledge. Come visit a growing community of AT enthusiasts.

If these ideas are a cause of conflict, then I digress. That is not my goal, and the products are not the main feature of the goal I had to make the A. T. corridor a key part of Operation HOPE - a tool to Help Other People Endure and Enjoy life.

'Nuf said.

[Hana_Hanger]

You all should be ashamed...give the guy credit for hiking and getting out there.