I have to wonder how many through hikers are actually boozing it up?  Booze is heavy, not something that&#x27;s easy to lug around.  Even a bottle of Everclear won&#x27;t last that long on a hike if you&#x27;re actually trying to get drunk regularly.<p>This sounds a lot like &quot;kids are partying in the woods, sometimes near the AT!&quot;, which has been true since trails were invented.  There is a definite &quot;get off my lawn!&quot; vibe in the article.