i am starting now to prepare for the journey. possibly i will be ready for the 2007 season, but 2008 may be more reasonable...it all depends. i am looking for fellow hikers. i decided doing it alone was not a good idea for me. partially that is because i am profoundly hearing impaired. that shouldn't scare anyone off as once i am around you for awhile i can understand you perfectly. i am in PA and have done parts of it here.
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Re: the first step
07/05the excitement has begun!
check out whiteblaze.net It is a great resource for connecting with fellow hikers and finding hiking partners.
And don't worry about the hearing impairment. There were several people I met along the trial with various ailments - blind in one eye, titanium knees, etc. It may make things more challenging, but definitely NOT impossible!
Congratulations!!!!
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Re: the first step
07/19It has helped me to not let the obstacles of disability...
determine the content of my experience...
to be defined by boundaries...
instead of dreams.
Personally I will not let Epilepsy keep me from doing...
what I love sooo much...
because I there is a possibility I could get hurt.
I no longer want to compromise... for the sake of common sense.
Do things to facillitate your trip more smoothly...
as a hearing impaired person.
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
I am doing the JMT solo on Saturday.
It is a warm up for the PCT in 2008.
Exalt the challenge as a springboard...
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Re: the first step
07/26sweet! that's awesome to hear!
always one foot in front of another... and always follow your heart :^)
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