I just read an article in the Valley Advocate (www.valleyadvocate.com) concerning one female thru hikers experience concerning male thru hikers she essentially felt were stalking her. While it ultimately didn't keep her from completing her thru, it sure put a cramp in it. I had no idea this was even an issue and feel horrible about her experience (I'm male). I truly hope that I'm not naive about the kind of people that are thru hiking (male or female). I would love to hear from both "sides" about any experiences concerning this subject. If there is a problem out there, it needs to be fixed and we can all play a role.