(1) People making the trail better for hikers — a tradition of charity unto others. Sometimes people leave cold drinks and snacks at trail crossing or they'll pick up hikers on the road and take them home for a day or two of rest, food, laundry, and resupply.
(2) That which surrounds a yogi.
(3) Unexpected goodness falling on the heads of thru-hikers, unbidden. Can include being invited home for dinner, being given clothing, shelter, a warm place to shower, a ride, or might be the discovery of a full stash of water, or more, deliberately left trailside for hikers.
(4) Sex in the woods, preferably with someone smart, fun, good looking, and cleaner than you are.
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Me? Not magic yet. Clean though.
Etc...
so says eff: sporadic spurts of grade eff distraction
definitions: outdoor terms
fiyh: dave's little guide to ultralight backpacking stoves
boyb: dave's little guide to backpacks
snorpy bits: nibbling away at your sanity
last seen receding: missives from a certain mobile homer
noseyjoe: purposefully poking my proboscis into technicals