And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
This appears to be a dated photo. The external frame pack, the cotton socks and previously mentioned footwear. Sleeping bag is for summer camping. He won’t die but will likely learn some valuable lessons for the next hike.
I once hiked the Whitney Trail in house slippers. Not because I intended to, but because of a late night and an early start. Didn't even realize it until I got to the sign "Permit needed beyond this point". It dawned on me my feet felt unusually comfortable. Yes, comfortable. My daughter asked if I was going back for my boots. Looking back down the access trail the answer was a definite no. Continued and made it to the top and back with no issues. A number of other hikers did notice and compliment me on the footwear.
He's not going far. Not until he gets some sensible footwear anyhow
ReplyDeleteThose 'house shoes'
DeleteCute slippers.
ReplyDeleteThis appears to be a dated photo. The external frame pack, the cotton socks and previously mentioned footwear. Sleeping bag is for summer camping. He won’t die but will likely learn some valuable lessons for the next hike.
ReplyDeletewithout a waist belt, that pack would be hurting your back after an hour of hiking.
DeleteOld photo. I don't think they even make external frame packs anymore.
ReplyDeleteHopefully those shoes were meant for in between cabin and boots?
ReplyDeleteLook up Grandma Gatewood. Not everyone needs high speed, low drag gear.
ReplyDeleteI once hiked the Whitney Trail in house slippers. Not because I intended to, but because of a late night and an early start. Didn't even realize it until I got to the sign "Permit needed beyond this point". It dawned on me my feet felt unusually comfortable. Yes, comfortable. My daughter asked if I was going back for my boots. Looking back down the access trail the answer was a definite no. Continued and made it to the top and back with no issues. A number of other hikers did notice and compliment me on the footwear.
ReplyDeleteNot going get far in those shoes.
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