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Originally Posted by mountain squid

Alright, all you 2012ers, time to make it official . . .

Trail Name Chief White Brow
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date 1 March
Approach Trail - no
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If anything changes, please update via a reply to this thread or send me a PM.

Good Luck everyone!!! This time next year you will be on the trail . . .

See you on the trail (next year),
mt squid

My wife and I intend to hike for five days starting in Georgia, at the trailhead, in Early to mid March(starting March 12 or 13th). We are fairly experienced hikers/campers but not as much in this region. We are from Texas and have done most of our hiking in Texas, Michigan, UP, and some in and around Gatlinburg(Smoky mountains). Our main concern is transportation. I've heard and read about some shuttle services in the area. Just wanted some opinions. Any insight on this hike would help. Gear, weather, ...

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