I agree, and I think the best way to honor Geraldine's memory is to assess our own strengths, weaknesses, skills and habits, then learn more or make adjustments where necessary, and be even more...
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I agree, and I think the best way to honor Geraldine's memory is to assess our own strengths, weaknesses, skills and habits, then learn more or make adjustments where necessary, and be even more...
Years ago, someone dear to me disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a seemingly happy life. We feared the worst, never considering she just walked away. She resurfaced months later living in...
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/24/news/state/reward-for-missing-appalachian-trail-hiker-upped-to-25000/
Back to Geraldine, the reward has been increased. A couple of new threads appeared for...
I am fascinated by the hermit story as well. I could not find a thread on the topic, but if there is interest enough to discuss it, we could start one.
I've always found the "mystery call" suspicious as well, but for the reason that it might delay the search. You make a great point that it also might have focused the search in the wrong area.
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Jill Behrman . . . missing for three years, found by hunters, 20 miles from where she was thought to be.
The only time it took more than 5-10 minutes was getting back to the trail from Big Island. Longest walk was into Troutdale (I think that was 2.5 miles).
I would go the support vehicle route as well. I'm very happy with my gear and I would carry it all for safety purposes, but being able to be resupplied more often and not having to hitch would be...
Oh dear, I hadn't heard that part of the story! I hope that's one that the reporter got wrong.
After the warden service mentioned the "48 hours/98% found" statistic, I think that raised the red flags. The kidnap scenario has crossed my mind, however it seems these victims are usually young...
Thank you, Energizer.
Do you have a link?
How sweet that her friends celebrated her birthday at Poplar! When I pass through there, hopefully next year, I will certainly be thinking of her.
Thank you, Cheryl. I, too, have followed this thread hoping Gerry would be found. Bluebearee, you are right, this will be on our minds for a long time to come, especially for you with it being so...
Does anyone have a link for this? Called off for now or called off completely?
It's true! We decided to elope and spend our honeymoon in Charleston, SC, even though neither of us had ever been there. I threw out a question in the "off-topic" forum and got some great...
With 47,000+ members you will get all kinds of personalities. But by far this is the best place to come to get information and get questions answered. I generally "search" first because often your...
On the trail, as in life, it is always wise to have an emergency fund. Most money management advisers suggest enough for 3-6 months expenses. At home that would tide you over between jobs should...
When you finally stop researching gear. You pack up and go on a trip without weighing your pack. You may add something back in without worrying about those extra couple of ounces. When that last...
I met a couple of guys at Woods Hole who had been vegetarians but gave it up during their hike.
The lady at UPS told me to weigh it with my bathroom scale and if it weighed more when my husband drops it off they would just charge him the appropriate amount. Off to the trail on Sunday! Looking...
Thanks everyone! I've found a UPS location right around the corner from my house that I never noticed before. I went in and talked to them and they were extremely helpful, and their hours are very...
Need some advice . . .
My hiking partner and I are planning maildrops through the Whites. Both Flume and Pinkham have said to use either UPS or Fedex. Is there advantage to one over the other? ...
Definitely saved Katahdin for last. The Lord willing I'll be there in September!
I actually got the new trail name of "Seamstress" while at the Woods Hole Hostel because much of my gear is home made. I used Jardine's instructions for a pack and gravity-fed water filter. Then I...