Hiker Trash: Hasn’t showered in days or weeks.
Hiker Class: Clean the shower when they finally do it.
Hiker Trash: Knows exactly how to dig a proper hole in the woods.
Hiker class: know that when you get to town you leave the shovel in your backpack and use a bathroom.
Hiker Trash: Stick your thumb out to go to town.
Hiker Class: Thanks the driver and apologizes for the smell.
Hiker Trash: Accept the kindness of the trail angels.
Hiker Class: Offer a donation or help with household chores.
Hiker Junk: Has resupply boxes.
Hiker Class: Break down and properly dispose of those boxes.
Hiker trash: they help themselves to condiments.
Hiker class: leaves enough for the rest of the establishment’s guests.
Hiker Trash: Understand Leave No Trace.
Hiker Class: Understand Leave No Trace on the trail and in life.
Hiker Trash: Understand that “hiker trash” is a term of endearment among hikers.
Hiker Class: Understand that non-hikers may hear the word “trash” and take it literally. We made sure not to confirm this.
The hiking trash understands that we are one and the same.
We are explorers. We are adventurers. We are writers, photographers, videographers, artists, dreamers and problem solvers. We walk through deserts, climb mountains, endure storms, navigate the wilderness, and accomplish things most people will never attempt. We inspire.
We are the ambassadors of trail life, the classiest trash.
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