As a purist adventurer, LNT nut, and wilderness advocate, I am wondering the essentiality of paying for lodging on the AT. I saw an older couple of women at Walasi-Yi staying the night and carrying with them a 6 pack of charmin ultra.
I am planning my 09 Sobo right now, and am doing it to get away, and to get into touch with the wilderness. Wondering the purist point of view on Trailtime Luxury. Why and how often must it be accomodated? Toilet paper is the biggest of jokes, but paying for beer/pizzam, lodging and a shower is hardly roughing it (especially on day 4/5 at walasi-yi).
What is the minimum # of in-town stayovers made?