Hiker Survey Results
Age: 36 to 45
Sex: Male
Years_Hiking: 6 to 10
Hiking_4000: No
Number48_Hiked:
Years_to_Hike_4000:
Backpack: Yes
Hiked_Alone: Yes
Stayed_in_AMC_Huts: No
Favorite_Hike: Flatiron, Arizona
Worst_Hike:
Date: 06/04/07
Hiked_Alone_Comments
solitude more mentally challenging
AMC_Hut_Comments
Why_Favorite_or_Worst
Age: 16 to 25
Sex: Female
Years_Hiking: 17 to 21
Hiking_4000: Yes
Number48_Hiked: 18
Years_to_Hike_4000:
Backpack: Yes
Hiked_Alone: Yes
Stayed_in_AMC_Huts: Yes
Favorite_Hike: Appalachian Trail
Worst_Hike: Bear Mountain in NJ
Date: 03/05/07
Hiked_Alone_Comments
Hiking alone allows me to set my own pace without feeling guilty about affecting another person's speed. I also enjoy stopping to admire a flower, dip my feet in a river, take a break in a patch of sun or watch the clouds on a bald. I do a lot of thinking in the woods and am able to make important life decisions. However, I usually hike with a partner (my husband) and find equally as many positives about that experience as well.
AMC_Hut_Comments
I stayed as a thru-hiker so my experience was different from most in that I slept on the floor, ate leftovers and did work for stay. That said, they are a wonderful option for hikers and treat thru-hikers pretty well. I would certainly go back.
Why_Favorite_or_Worst
I met my husband while hiking the Appalachian Trail. I couldn't have asked for a better reward.
Age: 16 to 25
Sex: Male
Years_Hiking: 12 to 16
Hiking_4000: No
Number48_Hiked: 16
Years_to_Hike_4000:
Backpack: Yes
Hiked_Alone: Yes
Stayed_in_AMC_Huts: No
Favorite_Hike:
Worst_Hike:
Date: 09/01/06
Hiked_Alone_Comments
It's the purest solitude I can find.
AMC_Hut_Comments
Why_Favorite_or_Worst
Age: 36 to 45
Sex: Male
Years_Hiking: 22 and
over
Hiking_4000: No
Number48_Hiked:
Years_to_Hike_4000:
Backpack:
Hiked_Alone:
Yes
Stayed_in_AMC_Huts: No
Favorite_Hike:
Worst_Hike:
Date: 15 Oct 1999
Hiked_Alone_Comments
Have climbed alone many times. I have enjoyed it, and the best part is that you can keep your own preferred pace, whether moderate, quick, or lightning. There is surely an increase in safety factor when climbing with another person. I think two is best.
AMC_Hut_Comments
Why_Favorite_or_Worst
In the Adirondacks in the fog on a humid day, two of us bushwhacked three peaks fighting collapsing snow, unbelievably dense fir trees, scaling moderate ledges in very steep terrain with an unintentional bivouc. Took us 31 hours to climb Panther, Couchascraga, and Santanoni. We are members of the 46-Rs. What a tough trip that was! Favorite & Worst.
Age: 56 or more
Sex: Male
Years_Hiking: 1 to
5
Hiking_4000: Yes
Number48_Hiked:
39
Years_to_Hike_4000:
Backpack: No
Hiked_Alone:
No
Stayed_in_AMC_Huts: Yes
Favorite_Hike:
Whiteface
Worst_Hike: Tripyramids
Date: 14 Oct
1999
Hiked_Alone_Comments
Have not done it yet, but injury could be a problem if hiking alone.
AMC_Hut_Comments
Generally good, but lots of snoring. Bring ear plugs!
Why_Favorite_or_Worst
Whiteface-varied terrain, and excellent views Tripyramids-very steep with very poor footing, and no views!
