1. "2pack" the hiker is cool, worked for me and his gear is legit.
2. I got an email from (Ron & Merryll burr) aka the Mad Kiwis, Ron is the guy that "Spike" assaulted. Ron and Merryll are in there 60's, both less then 6' tall.
Ron's version is that Spike accused him of punching him in the face. As Ron left the shelter, Spike punched Ron in the back of the shoulder. Ron has torn ligaments on his rotator cuff, he's in Ohio with friends and hopes to have surgery here in the States and then get back on the trail, hopefully within 2 months.
Ron said that if he did hit Spike in the face that Spike would still be lying there.
Spike - claims to be ex-military and a pro cage fighter and needs off the trail.
I hope, I know you Yanks up North of the trail will take care of business.