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    Default Learning to dance in the rain

    Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain. Vivian Greene

    A friend of mine has this quote on her wall. I think it's especially appropriate for thru-hiking. Enjoying the trip is partially about how we are naturally wired, and how adaptable we are.

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    Man, I hated my thru hike. I spend my time thinking about doing it again.

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    If it was fun everyone would be doing it. But everyone has their own idea of fun.

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    Prepare for the boredom. I read a lot and have very intellectual friends in the real world. I missed that on the trail. My solution in 2012 is to bring and buy lots of mp3 audio books. If I keep my mind going my body will follow.

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    pretty sure I won't do another AT thru...actually I know I won't..I wonder if proximity to home has anything to do with it. Doesn't 75% of the Trail look just like what you see nearly every day? Getting home from the CDT or PCT would be harder (for east coast folks) than say having someone drive 6 hours to pick you up. Just a thought..
    I'm impressed it still has a 75% dropout rate, has that ever changed? Faster, lighter gear and computer technology has changed it that much I guess.

    Andy
    I think I get more enjoyment out of short hikes, but there's a lot of satisfaction in a 2100 mile one too

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBT fan View Post
    If it was fun everyone would be doing it. But everyone has their own idea of fun.
    Nice quote.
    Formerly known as Texas Phlox.

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    The best part of a thru hike is having done it. Actually doing it is definitely less so.

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