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Rasty wrote:
It's a new Passport that gets stamped for AT locations. Just like on the Camino de Santiago
So like if I'm in Damascus, i can get I a stamp from Tow, or The Blue Blaze, or go to the bike shop and get a wolf stamp on my passport. When I go thru Daleville and get the HMKD58 stamp! What if I cruise into the Doyle, and I'm already pie eyed........leaving Tortola once, the cute customs girl filled out my declaration for me.............i was verticle, but I was seriously pie-eyed!Cheesecake> Ramen -
CoachLou wrote:
Rasty wrote:
It's a new Passport that gets stamped for AT locations. Just like on the Camino de Santiago
So like if I'm in Damascus, i can get I a stamp from Tow, or The Blue Blaze, or go to the bike shop and get a wolf stamp on my passport. When I go thru Daleville and get the HMKD58 stamp! What if I cruise into the Doyle, and I'm already pie eyed........leaving Tortola once, the cute customs girl filled out my declaration for me.............i was verticle, but I was seriously pie-eyed!
Just like thatSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
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Rasty wrote:
It's a new Passport that gets stamped for AT locations. Just like on the Camino de Santiago
Lately Kathy and I have been watching a lot of You-Tube videos about the Camino. From those videos it seems a lot of people make a big deal about their passport. Would that be different along the AT? I don't think so. It will take some time for this Passport thing to take-off but once it becomes routine the Passport will provide memories that will last a life time.
In 1980 we got to spend 6 months working, and living in Holland. We put together a scrap book that will last for ever. While we don't look at it often, when we do, it reminds us of things, details, that we didn't remember right away. It will be the same for the Passport. Especially for section hikers like us who are doing the trail on the 25 year plan. -
Rasty wrote:
What are your thoughts on this new passport?
Some people will have fun with it, some will scoff at it. I like that it could bring business to hostels and the money goes to charity.
This is funny, "It weighs less than 1 ounce, so you can still go ultralight!!!!"Lost in the right direction. -
TrafficJam wrote:
Rasty wrote:
What are your thoughts on this new passport?
Some people will have fun with it, some will scoff at it. I like that it could bring business to hostels and the money goes to charity.
This is funny, "It weighs less than 1 ounce, so you can still go ultralight!!!!"
But all that ink is going to add weight by MaineSometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Dr. Seuss -
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LoboSolo wrote:
kind of a goofy thing. "thru-hiking" these days seems more about the towns, hostels, hiker feeds and not about the actual walkin' in the woods
Agree with that. Harmless but silly.Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
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LoboSolo wrote:
kind of a goofy thing. "thru-hiking" these days seems more about the towns, hostels, hiker feeds and not about the actual walkin' in the woods
It's even goofier that a lot of AT hikers have never been hiking. I can't wrap my head around that one.
I guess it's a chicken or egg question, do you hike the AT cuz you love hiking or do you love hiking cuz you hiked the AT?Lost in the right direction. -
LoboSolo wrote:
kind of a goofy thing. "thru-hiking" these days seems more about the towns, hostels, hiker feeds and not about the actual walkin' in the woods
I really got tired of people asking me if I was thru hiking in 2012. Was just telling them I was NOBO but they would persist until I told them I was attempting to go all the way. I think my answer this years is going to be "No, I am just on vacation." unless of course there is a thru hiker only feed.
Have no thoughts on the passport either way, Guess it's like HYOH, if you want to do it go ahead, if not, no big deal. -
LoboSolo wrote:
kind of a goofy thing. "thru-hiking" these days seems more about the towns, hostels, hiker feeds and not about the actual walkin' in the woods
It is like a loyalty program for the hostels, motels, outfitters,and whoever is providing stamps.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
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Storm wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
kind of a goofy thing. "thru-hiking" these days seems more about the towns, hostels, hiker feeds and not about the actual walkin' in the woods
I really got tired of people asking me if I was thru hiking in 2012. Was just telling them I was NOBO but they would persist until I told them I was attempting to go all the way. I think my answer this years is going to be "No, I am just on vacation." unless of course there is a thru hiker only feed.
Have no thoughts on the passport either way, Guess it's like HYOH, if you want to do it go ahead, if not, no big deal.
Storm, remember if it is Solo Lobo doing it you are just a section hiker.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
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LoboSolo wrote:
loyalty?
Yeah, just like subway stamps, Kroger/Safeway grocery cards, airline frequent flier miles. Because you want the stamp on your "AT Passport" you will stop by that business, and therefore likely spend money with them.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
LIhikers wrote:
Rasty wrote:
It's a new Passport that gets stamped for AT locations. Just like on the Camino de Santiago
Lately Kathy and I have been watching a lot of You-Tube videos about the Camino. From those videos it seems a lot of people make a big deal about their passport. Would that be different along the AT? I don't think so. It will take some time for this Passport thing to take-off but once it becomes routine the Passport will provide memories that will last a life time.
In 1980 we got to spend 6 months working, and living in Holland. We put together a scrap book that will last for ever. While we don't look at it often, when we do, it reminds us of things, details, that we didn't remember right away. It will be the same for the Passport. Especially for section hikers like us who are doing the trail on the 25 year plan.
Yeah, I might have done it if I was just starting out (or if it was available back in 2010). But I am not going to redo the first 670 miles just to get a little stamp on a piece of paper.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General -
LoboSolo wrote:
loyalty? most that get a stamp will never visit that business again
Yes, but it will get them to step foot in there that first time, where they normally might not have. You would consider it loyalty to all of those sponsoring (giving out) the stamps.
So yes loyalty more to the "group of sponsors" than one individual business over and over again. But the point is still it is getting people to visit businesses they normally would (might) not have.
Overall if some money goes to good cause, sounds like a win/win for those interested.The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
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Astro wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
loyalty? most that get a stamp will never visit that business again
Yes, but it will get them to step foot in there that first time, where they normally might not have. You would consider it loyalty to all of those sponsoring (giving out) the stamps.
So yes loyalty more to the "group of sponsors" than one individual business over and over again. But the point is still it is getting people to visit businesses they normally would (might) not have.
Overall if some money goes to good cause, sounds like a win/win for those interested.
Once they step foot in the first time, they might keep coming back.Lost in the right direction. -
I don't think I'll get one. If I want to remember some place I stopped at I'll take a picture and write about it in my journal. It's not a bad idea, it's just not for me."Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
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I don't do towns while on the trail. I carry more than 2 days worth of food and have little need for towns. If they want to send someone to the trail head, I guess they could stamp my pack on the way by. I am not carrying a stamp book.Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball.
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Been researching the Camino a lot (my next big hike).
The passport is an integral and wonderful part of the Camino.
I think it would be silly to try and introduce on the AT.
They are totally different experiences, histories and styles.Resident Australian, proving being a grumpy old man is not just an American trait. -
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OzJacko wrote:
I suppose I could have had one.
Who would care about a thruhiker certificate then?
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They weren't out yet. But now you'll get to say I thru-hiked the AT way back when. Back before they had passports.
Then all the youngun's will say - man! you are old. :ohmy:Changes Daily→ ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫ ♪♫♪♫♪♫ ← Don't blame me. It's That Lonesome Guitar. -
The only loyalty stamps, all others are poaers...
[IMG:http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/Tuckahoe64/SampHstamp_zpsbe755a20.gif]Of course I talk to myself... sometimes I need expert advice. -
this passport is part of the "love our trails to death"campaign.
you can collect all the stamps without thru hiking.
so it becomes a nice stamp collection and a souviner, but at the same time, promotes some of the businesses along the trail, which can enhance the amount of providers and support services along the trail, which can only lead to more hikers hitting the trail.,which will increase demand for more support services, which will only lead to more hikers,which will increase demand for more support services, which....
i wonder how many will start from springer this year?its all good -
I think it's great. I can mail the book to the various places on the trail, have them stamp it and mail it back. I can do the whole trail without getting wet, tired, cold, or hot. No more blisters. No more huffing and puffing like a freight train going up the hills. Now even Steven Hawkin can through hike!
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BirdBrain wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
define" trail angel"
Someone who volunteers to maintain the trail so the rest of us can walk it in comfort. -
LoboSolo wrote:
BirdBrain wrote:
LoboSolo wrote:
define" trail angel"
Someone who volunteers to maintain the trail so the rest of us can walk it in comfort.
It's just name calling. I consider those that give back to be angels.Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball. -
i just got done flipping through the appalachian trail conservatory's 2012 callendar before tossing it into the recycling bin, and those pictures made me awfully nostalgic.
maybe i did it wrong.
maybe i need to do it all over again with a passport.
...kinda tempting.kick out the jams, bunny rabbit! -
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