5/21/09

Trail Magic

There was a couple of cool cases of trail magic this year. Trail magic takes many forms. The original meaning was treats or cold sodas left on the Appalachian Trail by locals for the enjoyment of through hikers.

But we had our own versions of trail magic. Our photographer Clay met a group and encouraged them to summit. There were a couple of interesting and inspiring hikers we shared shelters with (like the 33 year old retired Wall Street trader who was traveling around the world hiking and cycling).

Probably the most mysterious was this sign found on the trail head by the Reel Brook group. How did it get there, who put it there, nobody knows.

But the sentiment was clear - go for it, it's worth it.

2 comments:

Cardigan Mountain Trails said...

There will be some trail magic this year (2010), too -- if we have good weather, I'll meet the Bondcliff group on Bondcliff for photography.

Clay

Hans Mundahl said...

It will be great to have you back on the trail again this year!