Thru Hiking Family of 8 - Your Thoughts?

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08-07-2018, 23:56
capehiker

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Originally Posted by stumpknocker

Again...the greatest accomplishment I've ever known of on the Appalachian Trail as far as hiking the Trail goes.

A little theatrical of a statement don’t you think? You believe the Crawford’s hike was a greater achievement than Bill Irwin?
08-08-2018, 06:24
cneill13

So glad they are Done. Yea, they made the newspapers. Yea, they are a youtube publicity seeking couple who exploited their kids for a second of fame. Now that they finished, please don't show that father's face on the internet ever again. It haunts me at night.
08-08-2018, 06:34
rickb

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Originally Posted by cneill13

So glad they are Done. Yea, they made the newspapers. Yea, they are a youtube publicity seeking couple who exploited their kids for a second of fame. Now that they finished, please don't show that father's face on the internet ever again. It haunts me at night.

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I tried watching their videos on YouTube. But that father is so physically revolting, I had to quit. The camera in his face every morning. My gosh. Remember the old captain caveman cartoon? That is him.

Surprised no one took issue with you first post. Hard to let it go by now that you have doubled down.

This kind of stuff is really not cool.
08-08-2018, 08:05
stumpknocker

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Originally Posted by capehiker

A little theatrical of a statement don’t you think? You believe the Crawford’s hike was a greater achievement than Bill Irwin?

Well, there you go. Nothing wrong with your reading comprehension.
You quickly figured out my top three choices.
08-08-2018, 08:15
lonehiker

I'm just wondering what holy mission the do-gooders have moved onto now that we know the toddler survived with all of his fingers and toes (and cheeks) and hasn't suffered any permanent damage from his period of inactivity...
08-08-2018, 11:03
capehiker

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Originally Posted by lonehiker

I'm just wondering what holy mission the do-gooders have moved onto now that we know the toddler survived with all of his fingers and toes (and cheeks) and hasn't suffered any permanent damage from his period of inactivity...

Interestingly (or not), I have been wondering if the 2 year old will have any lower body mechanic issues from sitting in the carrier 6-8 hours a day for several months. Two is a vital age in when children begin to display consistent stride and gate.
08-08-2018, 11:53
greenmtnboy

If they can do it and be real assets to not just themselves but the AT community, fine. Maybe they have learned something about sharing resources, not being the gluttonous consumers Americans are famous for. I saw a family at Trader Joes the other day with a shopping cart for mom, dad, and each of the three kids, blocking the aisles.
08-08-2018, 15:29
The Old Chief

Blind and Deaf man allowed to summit Katahdin, June, 2014:
https://appalachiantrail.com/2014063...n-trail-hiker/

Mother with 5yr old twins allowed to summit Katahdin, September, 2015:
https://www.dailyprogress.com/appala...2d7d1b25a.html

Buddy Backpacker given permission to summit Katahdin, September, 2013 (from buddypacker.com):
"That fall, the Baxter State Park Authority granted Christian Thomas with permission to climb Mount Katahdyn. He was the first five-year-old granted permission and, on September 14, 2013, became the youngest person known to summit the peak and complete the entire northern half of the Appalachian Trail."

I guess the Crawfords were not exceptional enough to be exceptions to the rules.
08-08-2018, 16:46
CRC

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Originally Posted by capehiker

Interestingly (or not), I have been wondering if the 2 year old will have any lower body mechanic issues from sitting in the carrier 6-8 hours a day for several months. Two is a vital age in when children begin to display consistent stride and gate.

You should watch the youtube video of Rainier going through Mahoosik(sp) Notch. :) There is absolutely nothing wrong with his lower body.
08-08-2018, 18:47
FrogLevel

Good for them.

The parents are still weirdos.
08-08-2018, 19:15
Uncle Joe

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Originally Posted by The Old Chief

Blind and Deaf man allowed to summit Katahdin, June, 2014:
https://appalachiantrail.com/2014063...n-trail-hiker/
Mother with 5yr old twins allowed to summit Katahdin, September, 2015:
https://www.dailyprogress.com/appala...2d7d1b25a.html

Buddy Backpacker given permission to summit Katahdin, September, 2013 (from buddypacker.com):
"That fall, the Baxter State Park Authority granted Christian Thomas with permission to climb Mount Katahdyn. He was the first five-year-old granted permission and, on September 14, 2013, became the youngest person known to summit the peak and complete the entire northern half of the Appalachian Trail."
I guess the Crawfords were not exceptional enough to be exceptions to the rules.

So clearly there have been exceptions.
08-08-2018, 19:46
gpburdelljr

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Originally Posted by Uncle Joe

So clearly there have been exceptions.

But none for a child in a backpack.
08-08-2018, 20:24
Uncle Joe

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Originally Posted by gpburdelljr

But none for a child in a backpack.

Was that the stated reason? I thought it was an age thing.
08-08-2018, 22:16
l0ngterm

I had the pleasure of three days of hiking with them in March. Same camp sites two nights. They were a great family.

Hike your own hike, live your own life.
08-09-2018, 20:19
Lone Wolf

too bad they didn't just walk for the sake of walkin'. the media circus was by design. not impressed
08-10-2018, 04:42
rickb

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Originally Posted by Lone Wolf

too bad they didn't just walk for the sake of walkin'. the media circus was by design. not impressed

I expect each member of the family’s motivation was a bit different.

I wonder what BSP’s motivation was when they chose to refer to them as “a couple with a two year old” (no mention of the other 5 kids at all) when complementing them on Facebook on their decision to not break rules.

Better for them not to say anything at all, I think.

i certainly wasn’t holding my breath for a public congratulation, of course. Low key is good.

Some of the 300 Facebook replies were interesting, most not. Good to see Warren Doyle weigh in. It’s been a long time since he wrote his letter from the P County jail.
08-10-2018, 23:43
KWColorado

Amazing achievement, especially for the kids.
08-11-2018, 09:36
TMathers

Meh either way it didn't bother me.
I enjoyed seeing them "summit" and was happy to follow along on there journey.
08-11-2018, 15:18
Rockit Mann

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Attachment 43452 A fascinating viewpoint here in this BPM article submission.
08-11-2018, 17:59
capehiker

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Originally Posted by Rockit Mann

Attachment 43452 A fascinating viewpoint here in this BPM article submission.

What a bloviated piece of hogwash. I can’t believe how narcissistic and pretentious some people are.

Btw- it’s not overlooked as demonstrated by other young children who didnt summit in recent years.

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