Lots of people have replied and I didn't read them all, but I had the same thought years ago but after section hiking about half the trail I would humbly say it would be extremely impracticable. Way too much rock hopping and some of the descents would be crazy. So many "blow-downs"... for me the extra work would be a killer....someone mentioned going lighter and make sure your pack is a comfortable one... that's still good advice.