What's a Trail Name? Explained. (AT, CDT, PCT)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- What's a trail name? How do you get one? What are some examples? What if you don't like your trail name? What's my trail name?
As a 2016 PCT thru-hiker I answer these questions.
"HI, I'm Lost."
Trail names are simpler than first names. Too many similar first names to talk with other hikers, trail angels and city merchants. It's easier asking or telling stories about the unique trail name than it is to use someone's first name; e.g. "Tom". Just how many Tom's might be on the trail? - "Saltick" PCT 2005
After driving through the night and slamming coffee and monsters we started. I puked (ralphed) my guts up.
worst case scenario ... rock star could have been called pee wee.
They called me Dirty Tomato, Ol' DT for ruining a dinner on a two week trip back in 2011. First rule I learned-- NEVER drop the food. Dirt isn't good for the diet, but lo and behold..... ;)
Cope, cause there always a Copenhagen can on me
The leg going into Hot Spring NC. First time on the AT. Got through the first climb, earned the name Ralph (you can guess why)
My favorite section of the AT right there. Real nostalgic for me. Matthews Peak to Hot Spring!
Trail names happen organically. Your friends WILL name you. Anyone that tries to name themselves is just pathetically lame.
Agree it always happens. Usually when you least expect it.
my two aunts have the names soda pop and skittles. they can't do without those items.
Poopy Pants. Yeah... that's the name yep...
so should i call you the Greyhound Bus Biker? haha
What if you hate your trail name? Skinny Dipping and get called "2 Inch Willy". Not a good look lol.
Either start walking a lot slower or a lot faster so you start bumping in to entirely new people.
Thank you! ❤😊😎
Just found your channel...subbed!
Happy Hikers thanks. following you back.
Was just watching various videos about the AT and yes Ohio represent
Dude did u hike the pct solo?
Peacetoself yeah in 2016. I blogged about it on notwaitingtolive.com/PCT-blog
not waiting to live thats really impressive man. Ill check out your blog!
@@Peacetoself thanks. the PCT is a national treasure
What would you think my story was if I told you I gained the trail name of Rambo?
you carry a big knife.
I thought of the McYt ;-;
Sorry you’re from Ohio. That sucks. Hike more!😊
Nope, other people don't get to pick your trail name for you, you get to pick your own trail name. It can deff be inspired by things that happen, but you always know the person picks the trial name you don't just start calling people names that is not nice.
It could definitely be uncomfortable if people start calling you by a trail name you don’t like. And I’m sure people do pick their own. But in my experience it’s more often given to someone by other hikers, at least that was the case when I hiked the PCT in 2016.
I guess if hiking is new to you, you take a special name, wear a special hat, and be hiking cool in general. Having hiked a number of trails on several continents over several decades, I still go by what my parents called me when I was born. But then, I don't do hikes where you stay every 3rd night in a hostel, or where you are passing people every hour, or where the whole trail smells like burning weed, either.
tom jackson personally im not big on the trail names. if a nick name comes up organically so be it. but many hikers rely on them to differentiate all the emilys and mikes hiking a trail in one summer.