If you could hike with a historical figure who would it be?

[redsock]

Is George Hayduke a historical figure? ;-) If not, then Edward Abbey would be my choice. You can have a serious conversation about the environment with him or he can just make you laugh. Just don't let him get near the Cog Railway, he might get some ideas.

 

[Grey J]

I am glad people are enjoying this thread.

From what I have read here is a brief and myopic statistic:

All the woman who have responded would want to hike with a woman.
All the men who have responded would want to hike with a man.

The only exception is Montana, who would like to hike with Marilyn Monroe. I suppose with a self-appointed name like Monroe she was a big fan of the presis

Thanks all,

Z

amended reply: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea who also knew her way around

 

[Raven]

Is George Hayduke a historical figure? ;-) If not, then Edward Abbey would be my choice. You can have a serious conversation about the environment with him or he can just make you laugh. Just don't let him get near the Cog Railway, he might get some ideas.

+1

He'd have a plan for Northern Pass as well.

 

[sierra]

Fun thread, how about a great artist with a great eye for the mountains Bierstadt, Cole, Moran, Church or Champney? How about Hannibal he could cross those high peaks!

I love Bierstadt's work. Ive climbed Mt. Bierstadt (a 14er in CO) I think 7 times. My sister bought me a Bierstadt print of his rendition of Yosemite Valley, it is fantastic.

 

[Raven]

Jerry Garcia and Winston Churchill

Tuck

Yes, together.

 

[Ed'n Lauky]

I think Moses, one of the original solo peakbaggers would be interesting to hike with. From more recent times, I'd pick David Livingston.

 

[Snowflea]

I love Bierstadt's work. Ive climbed Mt. Bierstadt (a 14er in CO) I think 7 times. My sister bought me a Bierstadt print of his rendition of Yosemite Valley, it is fantastic.

For those who don't know...
Bierstadt's massive 'Domes of Yosemite' - 116 x 180" - is the centerpiece of St. Johnsbury Athenaeum and Gallery on Main Street in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

See http://www.stjathenaeum.org/gallery_images/domes_of_yosemite.htm

 

[jrbren]

I will go with Gandhi. Many other good choices. I like the idea of Lucille Ball, and the Hudson River School artists mentioned previously. I could see a down side to having a general yell at me to get my arse moving at every break .

 

[sierra]

For those who don't know...
Bierstadt's massive 'Domes of Yosemite' - 116 x 180" - is the centerpiece of St. Johnsbury Athenaeum and Gallery on Main Street in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

See http://www.stjathenaeum.org/gallery_images/domes_of_yosemite.htm

Very interesting, but my print is a different painting altogether. I actually like mine better, wish I knew the name, will have to find out.

 

[sdways01]

J. E. Henry... that way maybe I could convince him to have his logging team do something so that Owl's head would have a view. Leave some bare rock or something where trees wouldn't grow back.
(This suggestion is mostly meant as a joke, but the thought popped into my head the other day)

 

[weatherman]

John Muir. Would be so fascinating. Actually Ben Franklin might be even more fascinating, if he hiked. I know he had gout though.

 

[summitseeker]

Percy Fawcett would be someone I would love to have a chance to speak with.

The book "The Lost City of Z" chronicles his obsession to find the remnants of an ancient, advanced civilization deep in the Amazon. I hate spoilers, myself, so I won't elaborate further.

The prophet Mohammed is someone I would like to take on a full day hike. Not to change the tone to morose, but I have some serious questions about how certain elements of his faith are playing out in present times. No disrespect intended of course, but as a non-muslim I would like to have some primary source perspective.

Z

 

[MikePS]

Anyone hiking the Whites tomorrow -saturday might want Shakelton Yikes!

 

[RedSoxFan]

Trying to decide on this one. Cant make a decision between Boone, Crockett, Lewis Clarke, or Pocohontas

 

[JustJoe]

Geronimo on Franconia Ridge during tourist season. Look Goyahkla, bad white man invading the sacred mountains. Of coarse I'd have an agreement with him that I get to complete the hike. And take him for some good Mexican food after the hike.