Baltimore Jack, Warren Doyle, Minnesota Smith, and Wingfoot Nominated to Hall of Fame

[Cookerhiker]

.... Anyone who thru-hiked that trail is famous to me, ....

Well of course - we all know thruhikers are automatically on a pedestal. As for those who hiked the whole AT via section hiking, we'll never measure up, never be famous.

[the goat]

Well of course - we all know thruhikers are automatically on a pedestal. As for those who hiked the whole AT via section hiking, we'll never measure up, never be famous.

hahaha! so true.

imo, it takes much more dedication to section than thru; i thought thru hiking was easy, but i can't even begin to ponder the logistics of a section hike.

why are there no section hikers nominated in the "hall of fame"?

[Cookerhiker]

hahaha! so true.

imo, it takes much more dedication to section than thru; i thought thru hiking was easy, but i can't even begin to ponder the logistics of a section hike.

why are there no section hikers nominated in the "hall of fame"?

Well Myron Avery section-hiked the whole trail and he's a sure-bet first-timer but his merit isn't from his hiking per se but all his work organizing the trail's completion and running the ATC.

I don't recall if Dorothy Laker was on the nominee list, but she both thruhiked and section-hiked.

[sherrill]

Great minds thinking alike?

This whole idea stinks, as much as the Rock and Roll "Hall of Fame". No point.

Politics + Popularity.

Is this going to be like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Every year you look at who got in and think "Who the hell is that"?

[Dances with Mice]

I think everyone who has ever walked on the AT should be in the HoF.

[Creek Dancer]

hahaha! so true.

imo, it takes much more dedication to section than thru; i thought thru hiking was easy, but i can't even begin to ponder the logistics of a section hike.

why are there no section hikers nominated in the "hall of fame"?

A couple of weeks ago I had a thru hiker tell me that the name "section hiker" was a dirty word and the only reason he would never get off the trail was because he didn't want to be know as a section hiker. He told me this not knowng I was a section hiker. Not sure why some thru hikers put themselves on a pedestal and look down upon others.

[Gray Blazer]

went for a ride deep into the badlands last sunset. as i exited my building, two fantom riders chased. my bike is srong and powerfull as are my hiker legs. and with my skill haveing been a courrier most of my teenhood, i outrode them in a hundred yards and slipped into busy traffic and then down allys and far away. but i havent been chased in a while and i didnt stop going breakneck speeds for about 20 blocks. cool? it was. they wanted my bike. its a bianchi diss all pimped out and gets alot of comments cause its all hikery looking and dirty and powerfull and dark and menesing with its fat slick tires and all.

Good story. It would be even better if the 2 fantas were Grandma Gatewood and Benton Makaye

[Panzer1]

Not sure why some thru hikers put themselves on a pedestal and look down upon others.

maybe its what keeps them going.

Panzer

[88BlueGT]

A couple of weeks ago I had a thru hiker tell me that the name "section hiker" was a dirty word and the only reason he would never get off the trail was because he didn't want to be know as a section hiker. He told me this not knowng I was a section hiker. Not sure why some thru hikers put themselves on a pedestal and look down upon others.

He should of been smacked

[mweinstone]

there is no question asked or opinion offered in the OP. so what are we supposed to talk about? or is this thred the perfect crime against the witeblaze rule of on topic? and if so,..may we discuss awsome things?

hikerchicks are awsomer than regular chicks by a factor of firmer. true story.

[DrRichardCranium]

Apparently not.



Wow.

They should use all those names for a set of bubblegum cards.

[BAG "o" TRICKS]

Well of course - we all know thruhikers are automatically on a pedestal. As for those who hiked the whole AT via section hiking, we'll never measure up, never be famous.

I stand corrected, those who have sectioned the entire trail are also famous ..,just not as famous.

[BAG "o" TRICKS]

It's a publicity stunt by the Museum to get people talking about the Museum.

The "Hall" should have three members.
Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and Earl Shaffer.
One proposed it, one built it becoming the first 2000 miler in doing so, and one thru-hiked it.

Yea that "Ole Red Wolf of da Smokies is slick. Anything to help the museum.
Hope to be at the museum festival.

I agree with your three Teej, and a few others who were mentioned in the previous post. Of course there are many others who I am sure will garner this honor in the future. Hey we finally have a museum, let's support it.

[mweinstone]

your all hitting on the same idea but need me to draw it for you with my special large size pencil.

what i write next gives the reader the feeling ....not the verbal hearing,.....of the point we discuss. stick with me...


the world suffers a shutdown for some reason
people gather in groups bonded by common goals
one such groups bonded goal is to organize in the wilderness
within the group exist skilled mountainfolk and day hikers and all between
their comminality skill at self reliance
their bond secured by times
their peace by need
they cohort
never a mout is heard in decent from one to another
these are the ones who need no bed
and have a rule
no dramma
that sees them thru
where others stumble on lack.
the hikers unite
from the least , to warren,.....and survive proud. nary a word of dissent.
ours is the gifted group .these times, this second great deppression, will see us thrive.
all our gain, for others unfound.

[camojack]

your all hitting on the same idea but need me to draw it for you with my special large size pencil.

what i write next gives the reader the feeling ....not the verbal hearing,.....of the point we discuss. stick with me...


the world suffers a shutdown for some reason
people gather in groups bonded by common goals
one such groups bonded goal is to organize in the wilderness
within the group exist skilled mountainfolk and day hikers and all between
their comminality skill at self reliance
their bond secured by times
their peace by need
they cohort
never a mout is heard in decent from one to another
these are the ones who need no bed
and have a rule
no drama
that sees them thru
where others stumble on lack.
the hikers unite
from the least , to warren,.....and survive proud. nary a word of dissent.
ours is the gifted group .these times, this second great deppression, will see us thrive.
all our gain, for others unfound.

No drama?! Since when?

[Skywalker]

Baltimore Jack, Warren Doyle, Minnesota Smith, and Wingfoot Nominated to A.T. Hall of Fame!!!

If they sit these gentlemen at the same table I'm going for sure!

http://www.atmuseum.org/news.htm

It's a crime if the estimable Stephen Katz is not inducted to the AT Hall of Fame immediatley, if not sooner. I have quite the affinity for such an amiable screwup. He fits neatly in the Bell Curve of hikers. Remember, he made it way past Neel's Gap.
Notice I'm not nomination his hiking partner, Mr. Bryson. He's reaped enough rewards from the hiking community, without giving anything back in return.

Skywalker

[John B]

....
Notice I'm not nomination his hiking partner, Mr. Bryson. He's reaped enough rewards from the hiking community, without giving anything back in return.

Skywalker

Just out of curiousity, how do you know what he 'gave back' or not? And what was he supposed to give back? To whom?

[Nean]

I'm not sure what the HOF is really... Is it a plaque where they post your name?

Most of the sure bets are already in the museum.
Earl, Grandma, Benton, Myron, Gene- are the folks in the museum when it opened.
I have two friends in there too- Jack and Geek!

[Panzer1]

Notice I'm not nomination his hiking partner, Mr. Bryson. He's reaped enough rewards from the hiking community, without giving anything back in return.

Bryson gave his book to the hiking community. Doesn't that count?

Panzer

[Nean]

I'm not sure what the HOF is really... Is it a plaque where they post your name?

Most of the sure bets are already in the museum.
Earl, Grandma, Benton, Myron, Gene- are the folks in the museum when it opened.
I have two friends in there too- Jack and Geek!

oh jeez- I forgot Ed.

still not sure what the hall of fame actually is....

I guess no/any museum is REALLY needed in living life but I think its pretty cool to have a place that keeps the past alive.

It can always be debated who is worthy to be in a just walkin museum- but I'm thinking... just walkers? ....maybe some of the folks that made our trail lifestyle possible...?

Nothing can replace the mutual respect I share with the people I respect from the trail- people like LW for instance.

But will/should I feel shame when I go in? No, its a honor- worthy or not..