Calling Andrew Breecher

[Andrew Breecher]

Most other long-distance hikers are a practical lot. You're out there hiking 10-12 hours a day, 20-30 miles a day, with a pack on your back, for 5-6 months at a time. You get a real sense of "if it works go for it" out there. I know that after seeing me hiking in a kilt many other hikers picked up kilts of their own (mostly Sport Kilts, simply because they're so accessible and have a rapid turn-around on orders). Most of the women who were hiking around me either started in, or switched to, skirts. Kilts and skirts are simply more comfortable to hike in!

Andrew.

[Kid Cossack]

Andrew, thanks so much! You hit on one of the reasons I personally enjoy the kilt so much, the practicality of it as a daily wear garment. While I am proud of my Scots (and Irish and this and that and the other) heritage, it's the comfort that really makes the difference for me. I quite enjoyed your summary of hiking and kilting. I doff my hat to you, not only in recognition of your tremendous physical achievements (I saw some of those foot pictures, mister) but also of your stubbornly independent spirit. Salud!

[flairball]

Andrew,

Isn't there more to the story? I thought I heard about plans to have your kilt framed after you complete the Continental divide. Come on. Out with it. No time to be humble.