Rescuers Find Blind Hiker

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,518705,00.html
Rescuers Find Blind Hiker Who Vanished From Appalachian Trail in Good Condition

This guy is a production editor for Backpacking Light magazine. Good thing he was “experienced, well-equipped and had hiked that portion of the trail before.”

While folks may find it odd that someone legally blind is out hiking, it's a pretty common thing. Most of the blind hikers on the AT are accompanied by guide dogs, which can add to their problems (cut paws, extra food, etc). Personally, I think it's great that someone with so profound a disability has the self reliance to become that proficient.

I am glad that the man was an experienced hiker and outdoorsman. A lot of folks probably wouldnt have fared so well. I tip my hat to him for self-reliance and for his love of the outdoors and being able to do what he wants.

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Originally Posted by Rick

While folks may find it odd that someone legally blind is out hiking, it's a pretty common thing. Most of the blind hikers on the AT are accompanied by guide dogs, which can add to their problems (cut paws, extra food, etc). Personally, I think it's great that someone with so profound a disability has the self reliance to become that proficient.

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I was given a Backpacker magazine subscription for Christmas. In the feb. issue they had an ad for some garment company. The sponsoree in the ad was a blind lady in her late 20's getting ready to climb Everest. Even with a sherpa's help, talk about overcoming adversity.

This doesn't surprise me at all. Being myself legally blind it is comforting to hear of an experienced hiker who is legally blind. Though it does suck that he got lost.

I was reading about this incident and was suprised to find that those who use service dogs on the trail are actually encumbered by the dogs. Having to carry food for the dog, etc. This is something I had never thought of before.

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Originally Posted by mountain mama

I was reading about this incident and was suprised to find that those who use service dogs on the trail are actually encumbered by the dogs. Having to carry food for the dog, etc. This is something I had never thought of before.

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That's why you get the dog a pack and let it carry it's own food and water. wolfpacks.com has some good ones, but expensive. I'm trying to pick up leatherworking to make my own packs and harnesses, but that's had to be put on hold for the time being.

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Originally Posted by mountain mama

I was reading about this incident and was suprised to find that those who use service dogs on the trail are actually encumbered by the dogs. Having to carry food for the dog, etc. This is something I had never thought of before.

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That's no surprise to me. I had considered taking a dog on the trail but there are way too many problems that can occur. I think the negatives outweigh the posatives. I would rather rely on me and me alone.

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