Civilian Name- Angela
Trail Name- Moss
Year of completion- 2010
Time on the trail- 5 months
Date of Interview- (via email) November 16, 2010
Posting that Pertains to Interviewee-
“Thru-Hiker, Moss”
"Moss on How to Hike Cheap"
“Thru-Hiker, Moss”
"Moss on How to Hike Cheap"
Quotes:
“Basically, I became half-feral. And it was great.”
“You'll be surprised by how little you actually need, if you let yourself get comfortable with the idea of accepting slight discomfort in your life on a regular basis.”
“I am a certified pro at pooping.”
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Civilian Name- Bob
Trail Name-
Year of completion- 1982
Time on the trail- 5 months
Date of Interview- November 17, 2010
Posting that Pertains to Interviewee- “Southbound-Thru-Hiker, Bob”
Quotes:
“It’s only new for about three weeks…after that it’s just a routine.”
“You need to find what it is to get you to go on everyday.”
“You become attached to all of your stuff. Learning to let go is a little difficult when it’s all you have had for
five months.”
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Civilian Name- Andy
Trail Name- Leap
Year of completion- 2008
Time on the trail- 90 days
Date of Interview- October 24, 2010
Posting that Pertains to Interviewee- “Machine McCarron”
Quotes:
"You could probably hike the whole AT with only a tinfoil emergency bivy sack and a jar of peanut butter. Your bag would be super light but the journey would probably suck."
“I didn’t have a reason (to hike the AT); there was nothing else to do.”
“Eating 16 pancakes had nothing to do with the chubby cheeks”
“Two times (I thought about giving up)…but you’re in the middle of nowhere so it doesn’t matter…the choice was easy.”
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Civilian Name- Mike
Trail Name- Michael J. Fox
Year of completion- 2010
Time on the trail- 5 months
Date of Interview- September 24th, 2010
Posting that Pertains to Interviewee-
“Power of the Pink”
"Another Visit with Michael J. Fox"
“Power of the Pink”
"Another Visit with Michael J. Fox"
Quotes:
“The ratio of girls to guys (on the AT) is about 1:5…I would like to switch that ratio.”
“What’s great about thru-hiking is that you can eat whatever you want and not feel guilty”
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Civilian Name- Heather
Trail Name- Morning Glory
Year of completion- 1999
Time on the trail- 4 ½ months
Date of Interview- September 6th, 2010
Posting that Pertains to Interviewee- “Lucky Relic”
Quotes:
“Most people don’t even accomplish one dream in their life.”
“Thru-hikers talk about food, digestion and poop; it’s color, shape and size”
“Entering a hike with someone is like entering a marriage: you need to be upfront about the rules and remember that this is your journey.”
