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Why?

February 13th, 2009

This is the question I get most when I tell people that I am hiking the Appalachian Trail.  Why?  It’s a valid question.  Hiking the trail is a huge commitment, it takes great resources; in money, but more so in time.  It also takes huge losses.  While I am hiking I will be largely alone, and vary far from my friends and family.  I have already lost loved ones because of my decision to take these months to hike the trail.  When I tell people I taking this walk, and after they ask why, I am usually met with a very concerned look.  Of all the people I have talked to, I have had but one friend smile and say “wow, that’s great, I know you’ll finish it.”  One.  So I’m embarking on this huge quest with hardly any support; naturally I must have very good reasons for the why.  I hope in the next few days to give some of my initial reasons for my intent and timing of this hike.