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Entry #3
7/1/03
Last night, I slept at Moxie Bald lean-to on Bald Mountain Pond. As I watched the last traces of light fade from the lake, I could not believe that more people were no out enjoying this breath-taking scenery. Then I realized that you have hundreds of equally stunning views across the entire state of Maine. It is a tribute to the people of Maine that you have preserved these wilderness area for future generations.
-Fox
(no hometown given)
Entry #4
7/10/03
Someone asked me what was the best part about hiking the AT. Was it the mountain views, the endless forest vistas, the wildlife, the exercise, being "one with nature"? Heck no. It's the people man, it's the people. It's our fellow SOBO's who we see in shelters every night or in town on a zero day. It's the NOBO's all the way from Georgia with the looks and attitude to prove it. It's the section hikers doing the trail over years instead of months. It's the day hikers with shiny, heavy packs and lots of food. It's the kids groups: Chewonki, YMCA, Outward Bound, with teenagers in the wilderness for the first time. It's the couples hiking together. It's the loners on their solitary quests. It's the 20somethings with energy to burn. It's the old timers with more experience and advice than I'll ever have. It's the guy planning this for years and the guy who got laid off and said, "I'll hike the AT." It's the professional outdoors(wo)man and the guy who can't read a compass. It's the MATC trail maintainers who clear and mark the trails (big thanks to you all). It's the people in these local towns who help out when some smelly hiker asks for directions. It's the B + B and store owners who give us warm dry beds and showers. It's the guy who gave this scruffy-haired hiker a lift. It's all of these people. Heck, I can go in my backyard and commune with nature, but for a chance to meet so many interesting and wonderful people, where else but the AT?
-David P.
(no hometown given)
Entry #5
7/23/03
"River People" - I like that. I can thoroughly appreciate the passion that is generated by the whitewater. How does one go about becoming a "River Person"? Is it enough to just hang out and learn the lingo? Do you have to survive a near drowning experience? I come from a land of dark brown stagnant water and cows. I'm a "Cow People" and desire a change - can you help me?
-Lentil Breeze
Mineola, Texas
Entry #6
7/23/03
Just a thought from a local: Been on the trail for just one week, three days left, I wish I were through-hiking. This is so worth the week/ten days if you ever have the time. It's time well spent.
-Pyro
Nobleboro, Maine
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