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Symba
08-01-2013, 20:27
After doing a quick search on this site I don't see anything titled about Peace Pilgrim. I'm not a religious person; but I am spiritual. I thought I would share something with everyone interested in inner peace and walking. Specifically, backpacking and hiking too. The link below brings you to the website for Peace Pilgrim. She was a wonderful soul. She was the first woman to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. Her teachings coincide with a lot of what some may like on this website. Her book is completely FREE. No junk mail, no catches, nothing! You may donate to the fund for her book as to get the words of her out, but not needed. You will see when looking into it. I recommend her book as a good read prior to 'a long walk,' section hiking, or even thru-hiking. I utilized some of her teachings in my research. She, in my eyes, follows Buddhist teachings while interjecting some of the bible; I personally don't care for the bible and see it as a good story for those who are detached from society and need a 'guideline' to resurface properly after a long journey, like a shepherd from 2000 years ago who may have been herding their flock for so long they became detached from everyday morals. Anyway, no more of my rambling, the link is below and I can only recommend this and hope some look into it and some order the book, again it is FREE. They will not keep you on a mailing list or anything like that, kind of like WB here; you can read and join but don't have to donate. ~sincerely Symba (aka: ryan) http://www.peacepilgrim.org/

Sarcasm the elf
08-01-2013, 20:39
After doing a quick search on this site I don't see anything titled about Peace Pilgrim. I'm not a religious person; but I am spiritual. I thought I would share something with everyone interested in inner peace and walking. Specifically, backpacking and hiking too. The link below brings you to the website for Peace Pilgrim. She was a wonderful soul. She was the first woman to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. Her teachings coincide with a lot of what some may like on this website. Her book is completely FREE. No junk mail, no catches, nothing! You may donate to the fund for her book as to get the words of her out, but not needed. You will see when looking into it. I recommend her book as a good read prior to 'a long walk,' section hiking, or even thru-hiking. I utilized some of her teachings in my research. She, in my eyes, follows Buddhist teachings while interjecting some of the bible; I personally don't care for the bible and see it as a good story for those who are detached from society and need a 'guideline' to resurface properly after a long journey, like a shepherd from 2000 years ago who may have been herding their flock for so long they became detached from everyday morals. Anyway, no more of my rambling, the link is below and I can only recommend this and hope some look into it and some order the book, again it is FREE. They will not keep you on a mailing list or anything like that, kind of like WB here; you can read and join but don't have to donate. ~sincerely Symba (aka: ryan) http://www.peacepilgrim.org/

Something interesting that I want to point out before you catch any flack for the highlighted sentence, the respective wikipedia pages for Grandma Gatewood and Peace Pilgrim each state that they were the first woman to hike the entire trial in one season.


Emma Rowena Gatewood, better known as Grandma Gatewood (October 25, 1887–June 4, 1973),[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Gatewood#cite_note-Gallia_County_Genealogical_Socity-1) was an extreme hiker and ultra-light hiking pioneer who was the first woman to hike the 2,168-mile (3,489 km)Appalachian Trail (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail) from Mount Oglethorpe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Oglethorpe) in Georgia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state)) to Mount Katahdin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Katahdin) in Maine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine) solo, and in one season.[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Gatewood#cite_note-Sierra-2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandma_Gatewood


Peace Pilgrim (July 18, 1908 – July 7, 1981) born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American non-denominational spiritual teacher,[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim#cite_note-1) mystic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic),[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim#cite_note-2) pacifist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifism),[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim#cite_note-3) vegetarian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarian) activist[4] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim#cite_note-4) and peace activist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_activist).[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim#cite_note-5) In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail) in one season. She also walked across the United States at least eight times, and likely more than 20 times.[6] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim#cite_note-6) Starting on January 1, 1953, inPasadena (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasadena,_California), California (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California), she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Pilgrim

Either way, she sounds like she was a fascinating person and I'm definitly going to read about her. I hadn't heard of her before, so thanks for posting!

Hill Ape
08-01-2013, 20:46
i walked the camino when i discharged. a whole different sort of thing than trail hiking, but extremely spiritual. the pilgrims mass is the most moving thing i've ever been a part of. i would love to do the shikoku in my lifetime

thanks for the link, i've always thought grandma gatewood was the first woman, i stand corrected

Hill Ape
08-01-2013, 20:51
atc offers some clarification, this falls into the supported/unsupported and what does solo really mean realm. i find it somewhat humorous that the debate has gone on so long, i guess we've always been a nitpicking bunch

given the timeperiod they each made their hike, i think they both deserve recognition. thats when the trail really was a wilderness experience. no mail drops, no trail magic, no shelters or privies

max patch
08-01-2013, 21:34
Something interesting that I want to point out before you catch any flack for the highlighted sentence, the respective wikipedia pages for Grandma Gatewood and Peace Pilgrim each state that they were the first woman to hike the entire trial in one season.




The wording could be better. Gatewood thru hiked. Pilgrim flip flopped.

Symba
08-01-2013, 21:39
I thought Grandma Gatewood was the first woman too. Not sure who really was. Maybe there was one out there before both of them :D . I debated on saying Peace Pilgrim was. Sorry about posting something that could be somewhat controversial. Peace Pilgrim's hiking of the AT actually inspired her more so to walk across the USA a couple times, in KEDS! and without supplies!!! Kind of crazy if you ask me; but she did it, a lot! She also survived solely off the offerings of others. Unreal. Love her for trusting in society.

Zippy Morocco
08-01-2013, 21:49
Gatewood was the first solo female hiker. Peace pilgrim was the first women to hike the entire length and she did the hike with her friend.

Hill Ape
08-01-2013, 21:51
don't be sorry at all, some of this bunch may swoop in and turn it into something its not, they are the usual suspects, thats not your fault.... they relish their role here, and and work hard to uphold their reputation

atmilkman
08-01-2013, 21:55
The wording could be better. Gatewood thru hiked. Pilgrim flip flopped.

This makes sense. (I guess) We supposedly will know better after Matt gets in. It will all be clarified then.

max patch
08-01-2013, 22:17
Mt Ogelthorpe to Harrisburg

Katahdin to Harrisburg (with a side trip to Canada on the Long Trail along the way)

Sarcasm the elf
08-01-2013, 22:28
I thought Grandma Gatewood was the first woman too. Not sure who really was. Maybe there was one out there before both of them :D . I debated on saying Peace Pilgrim was. Sorry about posting something that could be somewhat controversial. Peace Pilgrim's hiking of the AT actually inspired her more so to walk across the USA a couple times, in KEDS! and without supplies!!! Kind of crazy if you ask me; but she did it, a lot! She also survived solely off the offerings of others. Unreal. Love her for trusting in society.


don't be sorry at all, some of this bunch may swoop in and turn it into something its not, they are the usual suspects, thats not your fault.... they relish their role here, and and work hard to uphold their reputation

Yeah, sorry about that, I foolishly thought that by clarifying the point it would reduce the thread drift. :datz

Pedaling Fool
08-02-2013, 10:30
Love her for trusting in society.
Better to trust society than trust nature.

Symba
08-02-2013, 10:38
I tend to try my best at trusting both. From thru-hiking I learned to 'read' nature/weather. I learned I could trust some of society. I respect everyone and everything until given a reason not to respect; I learned to gain trust and not give it right away. I'm 41 and it has recently hit me that just because someone smiles at me it doesn't mean they are my friend; I was horribly gullible in the past. Close neighbors have even taken advantage of my good will. Now I keep things at arms length; but I savor Nature and use it as a learning and healing process. Society, well...the AT backpacking community I will always savor and be part of in all the positive capacities I can project. In hot springs on my thru I had a shirt and a belt stolen; probably from an egotistical self centered hiker. I didn't allow that negative action to create a negative reaction from me. I hope the belt and shirt got them to Special K; but I refuse to allow my stuff out of sight ever.

Pedaling Fool
08-02-2013, 10:49
Well, if one trusts nature, than I say just walk into it. Walking on a trail is NOT walking into nature. Just survive solely off the offerings of others, I'm sure the bears won't mind sharing.

Symba
08-02-2013, 10:52
it is all about perspective.

Pedaling Fool
08-02-2013, 11:01
it is all about perspective.I agree. However, you also need to know the truth to put your perspective in true perspective.




Definition of PERSPECTIVE

a : the technique or process of representing on a plane or curved surface the spatial (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/spatial) relation of objects as they might appear to the eye; specifically : representation in a drawing or painting of parallel lines as converging in order to give the illusion of depth (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/depth) and distance
b : a picture in perspective
2
a : the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed <places the issues in proper perspective>; also : point of view (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/point+of+view)
b : the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance <trying to maintain my perspective>

3
a : a visible scene; especially : one giving a distinctive impression of distance (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/distance[1]) : vista (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vista)
b : a mental view or prospect <to gain a broader perspective on the international scene — Current Biography>

4
: the appearance to the eye of objects in respect to their relative distance and positions

Symba
08-02-2013, 11:40
Peace Pilgrim was a wonderful person. I like her teachings from the book. :)