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    It is cleared. I did it back in Late February as...

    It is cleared. I did it back in Late February as a day hike from Rt 20 to Scott Road trailhead. Only one section of about half a mile did I get twisted around and lost the trail. Probably my fault...
  2. I'd contact the Pinhoti Outdoor Center. Shuttled...

    I'd contact the Pinhoti Outdoor Center. Shuttled me from Atlanta airport to Flagg Mountain. Excellent service and people. Don't know if they shuttle that far north but if they don't they probably...
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    From first link:The 0.1-micron “EZ-Clean...

    From first link:The 0.1-micron “EZ-Clean hollow-fiber filter” will remove any nasties found in backcountry waters in North America, including Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E-Coli and Salmonella. The...
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    Katadyn BeFree. ...

    Katadyn BeFree.

    https://gearjunkie.com/katadyn-befree-water-filter-review
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kj6KpiCWwo
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    They edited it on Facebook to 40 miles, not 42.5....

    They edited it on Facebook to 40 miles, not 42.5. Not sure why they wouldn't have exact mileage. I'm guessing he's going to try and break the 46 day barrier. He'd have to finish around 5 AM. 37.7...
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    https://www.facebook.com/MeltzerKarl/ Not...

    https://www.facebook.com/MeltzerKarl/ Not planning on sleeping and pushing all the way through til the end. 42.5 left as of 5:15 Saturday.
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    He hasn't updated his Facebook page since the 3rd...

    He hasn't updated his Facebook page since the 3rd either. https://www.facebook.com/Karl-Meltzer-596168280523962/?fref=ts
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    [QUOTE=TNhiker;2085995]http://wtvr.com/2016/08/04/...

    [QUOTE=TNhiker;2085995]http://wtvr.com/2016/08/04/bear-kills-dog-shenandoah-national-park/


    Well there goes the saying "Don't poke the bear......."
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    Bert Dodson (Detour) does shuttling at Hart's...

    Bert Dodson (Detour) does shuttling at Hart's Pass https://www.facebook.com/TrailAngelDetour?fref=nf
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    Thanks for all the good advice. Since I've...

    Thanks for all the good advice. Since I've posted this I've found a trail angel to shuttle me to Hart's Pass and I mapped out a tentative section schedule as shown below. Figured the places below...
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    Section hiking the PCT

    Just finished section hiking the AT this summer and am now looking to begin the PCT. Was hoping for some help in figuring out how to section hike. My limitations:

    1) Have to go in the summer...
  12. Can you give us a mile marker? I'd also let AWOL...

    Can you give us a mile marker? I'd also let AWOL know so he can post it in the AT Guide Updates. Glad to see you're back!!
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    Thanks. Is there a shuttler list for the PCT...

    Thanks. Is there a shuttler list for the PCT anywhere on this site?
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    Uber to Campo?

    Has anyone used Uber to get from the San Diego Airport to the Southern Terminus? Seems much harder to find a ride than it is on the AT.

    Thanks.
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    Alternate thought on cheap food....

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php/108228-Cold-water-quot-cooking-quot-Finally-reached-the-cal-oz-goal!!-And-it-s-CHEAP!?highlight=

    I've used...
  16. Shuttle from Tampa Airport to Westgate River Resort 12/26/15

    Hiking the FT for a week. Looking for a shuttle from the Tampa Airport to the Westgate River Resort (3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, FL 33867) on Dec 26th. Bout 95 miles. Flight lands at...
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    That varies by the year. Sometimes it's dry by...

    That varies by the year. Sometimes it's dry by Thanksgiving. Sometimes it's still wet in the Spring. Not sure if this year has been a wet one or not. I'd call the ranger station and ask them.
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    Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the FT, just a difft...

    Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the FT, just a difft kind of hiking. Can't wait to get back down there after Christmas to pick up where I left off. I've done most of Ocala. Awesome stretch. Saw a...
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    The trail takes about 3 months if you're not in a...

    The trail takes about 3 months if you're not in a hurry. I've only sectioned about 250 miles from the terminus but have done a lot of other hiking in Florida. Trail angels are hard to come by, and...
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    Starting NOBO from Campo mid-June?

    I am a teacher who section hikes the AT for 2-3 weeks every summer and averages about 18-20 miles per day. I'm hoping to finish up the AT in 2016 and look forward to starting the PCT in 2017. I've...
  21. Thread: Bear hang

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    [QUOTE=bigcranky;1996683]There are some Youtube...

    [QUOTE=bigcranky;1996683]There are some Youtube videos on the proper PCT-style bear hang. It takes a little practice and a couple of extra items (a mini carabiner and a small stick or tent peg), but...
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    I've said it before and I'll say it...

    I've said it before and I'll say it again.....Jeff's hostel is the best "service you get for the money you spend" deal on the whole trail.
  23. It's sad that two have "defended" Tipi but none...

    It's sad that two have "defended" Tipi but none have commented on the validity of my statement. I'm done posting on this, I've made my point.
  24. Abbreviation or not, I'm absolutely certain it's...

    Abbreviation or not, I'm absolutely certain it's still a racist remark.
  25. How about limiting the racist remarks when...

    How about limiting the racist remarks when posting your opinion.
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