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The Rogue: Uses the mountains as an escape from an undesirable societal life. Willing to tackle almost anything with no regard or desire for self preservation.

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Jimr wrote:The gang hiker - any combination of the above who hikes in meet-up groups.
Except my meetup groups...
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AT, that was a jab at the Sierra Club :D
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Jimr wrote:AT, that was a jab at the Sierra Club :D
Ah, I didn't see the word hypocrisy in there.... Given the rules and the outcomes, one would expect it. :rolleyes:
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markskor wrote
BTW, where are we going next year?
We?

Mike :lmao
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Who can't do everything he used to and what he can do takes a hell of a lot longer!
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oldranger wrote:markskor wrote
BTW, where are we going next year?
We?

Mike :lmao
Maybe make Mark plan your trip? that should be fun...
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Labels Labels Labels.... I just can't see the need to classify everyone into a multitude of categories. I probably have various characteristics of at least four of those groups. At times I have had to strap the bear canister on the top of my pack which towered above my head, have carried a 70 lb. pack, carried a multitude of extra stuff in my first aid kit (and needed it!), usually stick to trails but go off trail on a whim, hike alone, have the best gear I can afford (sometimes the latest & greatest but usually not), try to go as light as possible now that I am older etc. etc. Any label is transitory with the circumstances of your life and experience ever changing. :-)
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I believe what Cloudy said is true. I don't think anybody was trying to clasify everyone. I just think people were having fun with this. My comment was the furtest from classification and mine didn't really say anything remotly important.
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Really enjoyed the responses like WD's or AT's...where you can feel the trail angst. Lots of subtle information contained there. BTW, Whatever classification mentioned, we all have our Sierra's well-being in common.

Most backpackers are the hardy sort - many are loners, maybe a bit introverted but usually quick to respond to any interesting situation Sierra. Many here are experienced, seen it, done it - made mistakes...got into situations that are questionable, and learned.

Most old-timers also develop a sarcastic side too (quick to point out ironies seen, foolish mistakes made...anything is fair game). Backpackers have thick skins (at least the ones I hike with)...not so readily offended by disagreement.

So lighten up everybody, maybe grow a pair...HYOH, carry whatever backpack/gear you want...nobody is going to carry it for you. Just get out there.
This thread started was in fun...just a way of pointing out some of the many quirks observed.

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And it is all in fun. I was going to respond to Rogue that he is a class all his own, but I suspect he's not. He's just got the huevos to own it out loud.
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