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I agree if Karl is going to try this he doesn't need people getting into his face about it. My personal opinion? i think it's a bad idea. I basically feel that it adds to the current problem of the AT as a circus of sorts, with all the drunks and the out of control dogs, big party feeds, and such. I think the AT is about getting away from the pressures and expectations of society. This event brings those problems to the AT. Getting out and into nature is what the AT should be. I would rather see this event not happen. IMHO
I must say though that I greatly admire the physical abilities of Scott and Karl.