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Post by spunkybubbles5 on Sept 19, 2016 9:50:57 GMT -8
Did ya'll hear about that guy who charges $7 a mile to be a hiking partner for people? Apparently he makes a lot of money doing that. It never occurred to me that people would pay for that. What do ya'll think about it? Have we been doing it wrong all this time by not having people pay us? Lol
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Post by foxalo on Sept 19, 2016 10:34:35 GMT -8
I actually prefer to be alone, and if I'm going with someone, it'll be someone I know very well and actually like their company and can trust they won't ruin the experience.
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Post by johntpenca on Sept 19, 2016 11:42:32 GMT -8
If it is who I think it is, it is some guy (Doyle?) that does van supported hikes on the AT. I'd rather be dead than take one of his trips. Fer goodness sakes, the AT is the most heavily traveled trail in the US and is blazed the whole way. What kind of moron would need to be guided on that trail?
But, it works for him and his clients, so I don't really care. I'd never hike that trail anyway.
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Post by spunkybubbles5 on Sept 19, 2016 13:51:53 GMT -8
If it is who I think it is, it is some guy (Doyle?) that does van supported hikes on the AT. I'd rather be dead than take one of his trips. Fer goodness sakes, the AT is the most heavily traveled trail in the US and is blazed the whole way. What kind of moron would need to be guided on that trail? But, it works for him and his clients, so I don't really care. I'd never hike that trail anyway. Actually this is somebody else. It was on the news. He calls himself a "people walker." It showed him walking with them along busy streets, neighborhoods, trails, etc. I was in shock that people would pay someone to walk with them! There are so many meet up groups and places to find other hikers for free! On a different note, I'm curious why you would never do the AT trail? I've been trying to decide which one I should do first when the time came, whether to do the AT, the CT, or the PC Trail. |
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Post by johntpenca on Sept 19, 2016 14:58:36 GMT -8
On a different note, I'm curious why you would never do the AT trail? I've been trying to decide which one I should do first when the time came, whether to do the AT, the CT, or the PC Trail. , It depends on your goals..The AT holds no attraction for me due to the congestion and hype. Given your list the CT or section hiking the PCT would be on my list. |
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Post by johntpenca on Sept 19, 2016 15:06:03 GMT -8
As a post note, maybe look at the JMT, although it is also a heavily traveled route. Maybe just look at hiking from Red's Meadow to Tuolumne. Good times.
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Post by cweston on Sept 19, 2016 15:28:01 GMT -8
One of my few regrets in life is that, as a college professor with flexible time in the summer (not "summers off," but that's a different rant), I should have made an investment in mountain property years ago when I was younger, and run a seasonal guide service to help offset the investment. It would have been an awesome way to make a couple bucks while building some equity in a possible retirement property.
I'm sure it's a tiny niche market, but there are some people willing to pay someone to provide some gear, drive them to the trailhead, and help them tell their ass from a hole in the ground in the backcountry. One could mule gear in to a basecamp for "luxury" backcountry camping, etc.
I'm now well past the age when I could count on being physically up to it, and where I'd be sufficiently inclined to bend my will to a client's whims.
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 19, 2016 18:20:12 GMT -8
I would pay some people $7 a mile to leave me alone. Probably a whole lot more.
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Post by johntpenca on Sept 19, 2016 18:57:01 GMT -8
I would pay some people $7 a mile to leave me alone. Probably a whole lot more. Okay, for $20 bucks a mile, I'll leave you alone. Where do I send the bill? |
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 19, 2016 19:04:08 GMT -8
I would pay some people $7 a mile to leave me alone. Probably a whole lot more. Okay, for $20 bucks a mile, I'll leave you alone. Where do I send the bill? Sorry, you don't make the nuisance list.  |
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Post by speacock on Sept 19, 2016 19:06:17 GMT -8
Do the JMT, CT, PCT - stick in Wonderland Trail somewhere in the mix. The AT for the most part is a green tunnel. It is more of a social thing than being a part of nature. Well, unless you do it in 45 days. That new record had him averaging 47 miles a day. Almost a double marathon a day.
I enjoy having others along -- I'd be a cheap date. But $70 a day is ok if somebody was a guide with a personality, managed/cooked the meals, knew botany or geology or history of the area and had something to say or share.
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Post by johntpenca on Sept 19, 2016 19:53:35 GMT -8
Sorry, you don't make the nuisance list. I'll try harder. But you seem like a nice person. This is gonna take some work. You live in Twoscon? Getting ready to go gas up the car. |
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Post by desert dweller on Sept 22, 2016 7:00:28 GMT -8
BigLoad just wishes he lived in Tucson. |
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 22, 2016 9:36:19 GMT -8
BigLoad just wishes he lived in Tucson. Yes, the debate continues. It's hard to outweigh Mrs. big_load's Phoenix clan. |
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Post by johntpenca on Sept 22, 2016 15:26:14 GMT -8
BigLoad just wishes he lived in Tucson. Yes, the debate continues. It's hard to outweigh Mrs. big_load's Phoenix clan. Guess I drove 7 hours for nothing. Well, I'm actually still at home in lovely SoCal, but thought it would be fun to bug you. I'm working on my nuisance factor until you give me my money. |
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