What do you think about...

[Lion King]

...hiking the AT and getting the whole thing paid for?

I have a freind who is pretty young (compared to most here) and I knew them when they were kids and his Mom has offered to pay all my expenses and to also give me a bonus after we are done.

Now, I have explained to them the difference between the AT and the PCT and for as the body the PCT is much more forgiving, yet the danger can be far worse...its a toss up, but personally I would rather do the PCT again because of the niceness of trail.

But I do miss the At, havent hiked on it for about 3 years.

So...ummmm

thoughts about having someone under your wing while doing this>?

I have to admit, the whole 'its paid for' thing has me interested.

[Lone Wolf]

bad idea. the $$ is making not think straight. don't do it

[max patch]

Sounds like a great deal for you but a lousy deal for the kids.

Can you imagine hiking with a babysitter along the whole way?

[Feral Bill]

Sounds like a great deal for you but a lousy deal for the kids.

Can you imagine hiking with a babysitter along the whole way?

Can you imagine being a babysitter along the whole way?

[Lion King]

Sounds like a great deal for you but a lousy deal for the kids.

Can you imagine hiking with a babysitter along the whole way?

He isnt a baby! Dudes like 20. He is like my little brother.

[Lion King]

bad idea. the $$ is making not think straight. don't do it

Its funny how when you are broke how money can make you think.

[Lion King]

Can you imagine being a babysitter along the whole way?

NOT HAPPENIN!

Ill guide and show him the blue blazes but he will have his own guide books and we will be doing our own pace if we do this. Camping or breaks we can meet up, but Im a solo hiker by trade.

Like I said he's sorta like a little brother

[snowhoe]

Does his mom know what your thinking because she may be thinking something totally different. Like oh Lion King will carry my sons pack. If not than go for it its all about the c.r.e.a.m. Cash,Rules,Everything,Around,Me.

[Lion King]

Does his mom know what your thinking because she may be thinking something totally different. Like oh Lion King will carry my sons pack. If not than go for it its all about the c.r.e.a.m. Cash,Rules,Everything,Around,Me.

Im not getting paid per say. All the food, lodging, hostels, etc...will be covered though. All expenses, including to and from the begining and end.

[snowhoe]

I say do it if you got the time whats to lose? Maybe you spark something in this kid and he will love it and pass it down to his kids or to some of his friends.

[garlic08]

Sounds like a great gig. I've always wanted to say I was a professional hiker, I'm sure I'm not alone. The problems are 1) whom to invoice, and 2) who would actually pay the invoices.

This could be an incredible experience for both hikers, learn a lot about yourself and someone else. What can I say, my glass is half full.

Know what you mean about the AT vs the PCT. If I had one to do again, I'd pick the AT and go SOBO. But I live out west, I see you're in NH.

[Spirit Walker]

Do you like the guy? Can you imagine spending 5 months living with him? If so - go for it. If you think he'd drive you batty in a few weeks (or that you'll drive him nuts) then just tell Mom you'll start at the same time as he does so he can get a good start, but after that he's on his own.

[Lion King]

Do you like the guy? Can you imagine spending 5 months living with him? If so - go for it. If you think he'd drive you batty in a few weeks (or that you'll drive him nuts) then just tell Mom you'll start at the same time as he does so he can get a good start, but after that he's on his own.

Thats the problem. Most people drive me nuts after about a week. And I do them as well I am sure.

He's a good kid. has a lot to learn.

[CrumbSnatcher]

LION KING, all expenses paid doesn't tell me much. show me the money, how much $ we talkin' bout. how many motels/hotels, hostels. we talkin' mcdonalds or steak houses. big miles or short days.what kind of budget? how well will he listen? do you have permission to smack him around? just joking I SAY GO FOR IT maybe i'll see you out there

[Lion King]

LION KING, all expenses paid doesn't tell me much. show me the money, how much $ we talkin' bout. how many motels/hotels, hostels. we talkin' mcdonalds or steak houses. big miles or short days.what kind of budget? how well will he listen? do you have permission to smack him around? just joking I SAY GO FOR IT maybe i'll see you out there

Hey C,

we are talking over $600 a month for both of us, more if we need it.

Very doable, and thats eating good and staying good when we need it.

[CrumbSnatcher]

i was just messin' with ya, i think the dude will have a blast.

[fishinfred]

Hey C,

we are talking over $600 a month for both of us, more if we need it.

Very doable, and thats eating good and staying good when we need it.

Hey LK
Happy Holidays !
DON'T BANK YOUR WHOLE SEASON ON IT! What if he quits by Neels Gap
Ya NEVER KNOW....
A paid for hike would be nice tho...
See ya out there!

PEACE BRO!

[snowhoe]

I vote that fishinfred makes the best quesidillas. Thanks for all the trail magic that you do.

[A-Train]

Sounds like a great deal for you but a lousy deal for the kids.

Can you imagine hiking with a babysitter along the whole way?

Can you imagine hiking with Lion King as your babysitter the whole way?

Sounds too good to be true, do it.

p.s. PCT

[Feral Bill]

You have me convinced. have fun.