Slack packing

 Slack pack.  The young daughter of a dear friend is claiming her dream and currently hiking the Appalachian Trail.  I’m learning a lot from reading her daily journal including what she meant by this term.  Slack packing is a team effort that allows the hiker to drop a heavy pack and hike a certain distance with only water and snacks.  Another generous party then shuttles the heavy pack to a point farther down the trail for pick up. I have never hiked the Appalachian Trail.  But I now know that,