Thru Hikers

Post date: Mar 09, 2016 11:38:2 AM

1993: Survey of thru hikers:

1. Thought about the trip an average of 10 years.

2. Initial fitness affects the first 30 days. Thereafter doesn't matter.

3. Women average weight loss of 12 pounds, men 17.

4. Performance equal up to age 60, then a sharp drop.

5. Most successful were more introspective less social and committed.