I should be hiking in some time tomorrow afternoon. My first NYE on Springer!
-Mark
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I should be hiking in some time tomorrow afternoon. My first NYE on Springer!
-Mark
I like the Moleskine Cahier soft cover notebooks
http://www.moleskineus.com/moleskine-cahier-notebooks.html
I like the unlined versions so I can draw, too.
-Mark
Just looked over the Pinhoti maps and the rest of the site. What a great resource! Thank you!
-Mark
This link still works: http://www.hikes247.com/journals/2006_5-13_AT/2006_5-13_AT.html Great story.
I've done it in 3 and 4 days without too much stress. 2 days would be doable-ish with some...
On my May 21 NOBO departure a couple years back, I left wearing t-shirt, running shorts, Headsweats ball cap, socks, and running shoes.
I packed:
-bandana, fleece gloves, warm hat ~4oz total...
The ULA Catalyst is plenty large enough. You might also consider the ULA Circuit.
-Mark
I usually carry a 16oz Platypus Sport or 12 oz Platypus Lil' Nipper bottle for long hikes. I use about 1-1.5oz a day. The advantage of a slightly larger size is that you can buy a whole bottle of...
Catfish fire tower in New Jersey, IIRC.
-Mark
I have almost identical build. I recommend a large if you're looking to have 4 layers underneath.
-Mark
I've done the same stretch leaving April 22 and May 21. Both were pleasant as far as water, weather, bugs, and scenery were concerned. I saw a lot more people on the April start.
The May hike I...
Keep in mind the new G4 is smaller than the old model, by about 1000ci.
The 3700ci figure for the Mariposa comes from a 2900ci body + 800ci extension collar. Current Mariposa and new G4 are of...
I'd call them "very nice to have" but not at all necessary.
-Mark
I've put a couple thousand miles on carbon fiber poles. I eventually broke one when it got wedged in a rock, but I doubt aluminum or Ti would have survived, either. I plan to keep on buying carbon...
I highly, highly recommend Flickr. Very easy to use and there's a friendly, active community to share with.
-Mark
A 36L/2200ci pack would be too small for me. I've had good luck with packs in the 45-50L/2700-3000ci range, like the GoLite Jam and the Gossamer Gear Miniposa.
I have low-ish base weights, but...
May 1 is a great time to leave NOBO. A bit warmer, smaller crowds, and still 5 months of prime hiking season. You'll be fine.
-Mark
I met Mike this summer in the Shenandoahs. Very cool guy. I was surprised by how well he got around. He's certainly done his research, and I know he'll give it an honest effort.
-Mark
I recommend a down bag. This year I left Springer on April 22, and I did fine with a 30-degree bag, a Marmot Hydrogen. There were a couple nights in the high/mid 30s, but nothing that my bag +...
Your feet may or may not change. Either way, why not start with a good fit guided by someone who knows what they're doing? If you're already active when you buy your shoes (through regular running or...
At least 30lbs easily.
-Mark
This most recent Iceman (formerly Caveman) is currently in Harper's Ferry. He's really cool. I met another Whistler on the trail this year. No big deal. It's just a name, no one owns it. Suck it up....
Currently in Harper's Ferry:
Whistler
Retread
Iceman
Flyaway
Cheez
Widowmaker
Footpump
Trash Bag
Sad news... at least he got out there one last time.
-Mark
I met the gentleman in GA around April 25 or so. He's known to most of the hikers around there as Trader James or Trapper James, something like that. Yes, he was carrying a large, full, pricey pack...
I'm here in Helen, GA resting an achy knee. Roger Dunton, aka Many Sleeps the GATC caretaker, told me that I was #765 that he's counted leaving Springer since he's been keeping track on February 23....