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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[I interviewed Mike yesterday, see blog entry:<br><a href="http://backpackbasecamp.com/basecamp/blogengine.net/post/2010/03/02/Interview-with-Blind-AT-Hiker-Walking-2175-Miles.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://backpackbasecamp.com/basecamp/blogengine.net/post/2010/03/02/Interview-with-Blind-AT-Hiker-Walking-2175-Miles.aspx</a>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Robin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 2nd 2010 9:21AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[I know a couple of men who have thought about or attempted to "through" hike the AT.  None have made it.  It takes a special breed and isn't for sissies!  Go Mike!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lizabetsy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 3rd 2010 7:10AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[My wife and I have hike the trail TWICE and can not imagine why "Mike" requires $25,000 to attempt it. God Bless brother Mike. But, I want receipts]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 3rd 2010 7:33AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[why does someone need 25,000 to walk in the woods on a trail that many people have done so many times before? can anyone tell me why he needs 25,000?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 3rd 2010 7:57AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[my son is planning on hiking the trail.. and has done massive amounts of research... mostly at my insistance..there is no way it costs that much to hike the trail.. there are no fees for being on the trail.. they only cost is food, equipment and emergency funds should you need it.. 25,000?.. is he planning on staying at a hotel every night?<br>that being said.. this is a foolish attempt for a blind person to do.. alone.. only for safety reasons.. no reason why he shouldn't do it.. but for god's sake.. take someone with you.. even if all they are is a companion.. and before you jump my butt.. i was raised by 2 blind parents amoungst many blind friends and acquaintences and there's nothing they can't do (except drive :) )..my dad himself walked part of the trail as a kid.. with friends.. and HE even says he wouldn't attempt it alone as a blind man..and he's fearless!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[boris]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 3rd 2010 8:26AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yea, but the guide dog said no way.This guy is stupid and blind.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ttrexxx]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 3rd 2010 9:15AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[Only a lawyer would be this stupid.  Nonetheless, I wish him luck.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[donraym]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 3rd 2010 4:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[I crossed the AT by car twice today in Georgia at 3,000' at Unicoi Gap on GA75, a 1-2 day hike from the beginning of the AT. There's heavy snow up there everywhere because of a surprise storm yesterday so I wonder if Mike started as scheduled. It could be the heaviest snow up there in 5-10 years right now.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 4th 2010 8:37PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hassan is a federal Mountain guide & Trek organizer in Morocco , he is specialized  in climbing ,  hike,  cycling, mountain security, sking monitor,  he was graduated by FRMSM  & CRET<br><br>Hassan  was a Tour leader with different Travel Agencies in Morocco and knew all destinations and the high Atlas Mountains, Sahara and the Atlantique coast, he has crossed them  several times. He  loves his job and  still wishing to spend his life discovering the beautiful places, forgotten traditions and Berber hospitality. <br><br>As Hassan was born in a Berber family he is always proud to introduce his own culture to the foreign people whom wants to know the berbers of the North Africa .<br><br>In addition to this he  is an actif person in the village he was qualified to create  adeveloppement Association of the village  AWASTAGH.    New<br>bay : www.aznagtrek.com]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[aznagtrek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mar 10th 2010 7:48AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hey!  Mike and Gary,  what a great country!  Scenic and  colorful so it seems  I can nearly smell the woods!  I hope you have plenty of food and snacks.  Nooooo foot blisters, and more film for the rest of the hike. I am so proud of you!   God bless you both and everything about the trip!!!  I'm sending love, prayers, and so happy to hear your comments.  Forever friend, Clare]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[I_de_clare]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Apr 6th 2010 12:13AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS]]></title><link>http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.switched.com/2010/03/02/blind-hiker-tackles-appalachian-trail-with-only-his-wits-and-a-g/</guid><description><![CDATA[I know of another blind hiker who hiked the trail prior]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[laine walter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jul 31st 2010 11:24AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
