Wednesday, September 7, 2016

It's never too late for that first long hike

3 Interesting Facts
• HikerTown, is a privately owned home of Richard Skaggs, who offers it as a sanctuary to tired hikers.
• Bill Moore, at 63, completed the first section of the PCT.
• Trail Angels Jeff and Donna Saufley,  provided accommodations at the end of Bill's hike.

2 Facts
• The 2005 Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff took place at Lake Morena.
• Bill's hike began on March 9th near Highway 58.

1 Question
• Would Bill have done more long distance hikes if he had known how great they were earlier in his life?

Article Summary
"It's Never Too Late for That First Long Hike", is an article by Bill Moore, detailing his journey of hiking the PCT. He explained his previous experience with hiking and how that affected his journey along the PCT. Bill was 63 at the time of his first long distance hike, hence the title's name. Bill wrote about the sights and people he met along the hike. Bill wrote that even though he enjoyed the hike, his body ached all over. Bill has since "retired"  his hiking days.

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