I had constant pain in my lower back from early on, which I blamed on my boots, my pack, etc. After 800 miles I quit and found out I had bursitis, which had become chronic because I kept hiking...
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I had constant pain in my lower back from early on, which I blamed on my boots, my pack, etc. After 800 miles I quit and found out I had bursitis, which had become chronic because I kept hiking...
I used a 40 degree ag for 2 years of prepping for a thru hike. The week before I left for Springer I bought a 10 degree Western Mountaineering down bag. Best thing I ever did. You can switch the...
I hiked about 800 miles in 1997 and had to quit for health reasons. I did get back and section a hundred or two miles over the years. I'd love to know who from 97 is going to hike in 2017.
My experience with hiking with my black lab whose sight was not impaired, is that his sense of smell and hearing were a real asset. I got to the point where I would just let him choose when there...
I think someone else posted it back a few days ago, "Death from Exposure" is generally used when they don't have a clue what caused the death, or they don't intend to say what caused the death. I'm...
Add me to those not buying the ME's statement. I doubt we will ever know what really happened to Inchworm.
I agree the dog wants human contact. They get cold at night too, and would rather combine body heat with their person - it will keep both of you more comfortable.
I would say from my experience in 1997, set a reasonable pace and miles per day and then stick to it. I got so disheartened from hiking a few days with others I got to know (mostly younger), and...
Sounds like a big pussycat to me! Years ago I had my ferocious black lab with me. Whenever we stayed in a shelter there was zero mouse activity, and I figured the mice had gotten advance word. ...
I personally think the entire disappearance, search, and locating of Largay's remains could be considered "off-the-wall" and "hard to swallow". From what has been said and published about her,...
I haven't heard one decent, thoughtful response to the Bollard article and the possibilities it presents. Everyone dismisses it out of hand, mostly on the basis of patriotism it seems. I'd like to...
I love capilene and they kept me plenty warm. I also added a pair of leg warmers, the knit "socks" go from ankles to up over the knee. After hiking for about 10 minutes I would start pushing the...
I have used both types of packs. When climbing hills, going around bends, maneuvering through rocks and boulders, etc., the external tends to swing from one side to another. I don't care how I...
I got rid of the leash after the 2nd day out of Springer. He kept trying to walk around me and was tripping me up, plus he refused to go across a small bridge. Someone hiking with me suggested I...
This is about your dog. What breed and size is he? In 1997 I took my black lab on an attempted thru hike of the AT. Smoky carried a pack also, and I made sure I didn't even come near the...
I am looking at all the various tents mentioned and sending the info along to my g'daughter. Of course she will be the one to select the tent - I'm just trying to get an idea of what to consider...
My granddaughter, in her 20's, is hoping to thru hike the AT in 2017. After a 3 day trip with her mom and me in NY, she likes the idea of going UL. She has a great sleeping bag and pad, and I want...
I was getting all of that conflicting information and diagnoses, so I took myself off the few prescription meds and ALL of the OTC med. I exercise and I feel great! I hope I never have to visit a...
Does anyone know about water sources, say from Greymoor for the next 25 miles?
My advice would be to hold back on the daily mileage. I hiked in 1997 with my black lab, about the same age as yours, and it ruined his legs; he died at only 8 yrs of age. He was a wonderful trail...
I think the stalker has already ruined your hike. I doubt there is any way you can remain anonymous or hide your identity and whereabouts on the AT. Even if you decide to hike another trail, which...
I think the stalker has already ruined your hike. I doubt there is any way you can remain anonymous or hide your identity and whereabouts on the AT. Even if you decide to hike another trail, which...
I would suggest that you not use deodorant soap for your nightly shower. You'll make all the hikers gag whose paths you cross.
I had a weird experience at Punchbowl shelter way back in the mid-1990's on a late fall hike with another female. In the middle of the night I woke up to heavy footsteps through the leaves, and they...
I respectfully disagree that she should learn a better tolerance level, and hope you haven't told her that. Women sleep differently than men, and need a sleeping bag that is warmer in different...