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the longest hiking...

This is Parkie Man. Diagnosed with PD on my 50th Bday. Doesnt keep me off the trail yet. My son and I are planning a half thru this summer when he gets out of school and do the rest next...

I guess I should explain why I started this thread in the first place.. It is simply more of a decleration of who I find inspiration from. That I can do this too. That all the skeptics out here,...

at least its weight in gold

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/photos/10-famous-appalachian-trail-hikers/grandma-gatewood

Take the time to read about Grandma Gatewood.first woman to solo thru hike and...

Pacer poles are the best

I am 53 and diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease on 50th birthday. Planning to do a SOBO in June 2014 with my 24 yearold son. Of course our problem will be I am too slow for him and he will be too...

1 am 53 and diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease on 50th birthday. Planning to do a SOBO in June 2014 with my 24 yearold sonson. Of course our problem will be I am too slow for him and he will be...

I just turned 53 today and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease on my 50th. This said, I am planning a southbound thru in 2014 with my son.

Ain't nothin gonna stop us now

AARN Natural Balance

with front pockets it brings your center of balance back where it should be thus allowing a more natural upright stride

I would think you would spend a lot more time on the privy than you would have bargained for. Alternating between the runs and constipation.

[QUOTE=SouthMark;1431975]I sleep in a hammock and I sleep with my food bag under my knees. I have never had any problems and I have never had a bear confront me on the trail when I have had a pack...

So with all the discussion about food....what about your backpack. Thoughout the day, I am sure that you will have crumbs of food find their way into your pack in one place or the other. And...

you can add water and rice together in ziplock in morning then hike rice should be good to go when you get to camp

Well it's great to know I won't be alone or standout too much when i do my thru next year. Though most of my falls are just trying to get my pants on in the morning. So if you see someoone walking...

It's such a shame that they had to live in such terrible conditions for so long (5 days) when there are so many more in third world countries that have only lived in far worst conditions for only...

like it too

Pacer poles are great for the knees in my opinion especially going downhill. The weight is on the fatty part of the hand where it should be and you will find that the strap does very little and...

Any word on conditions on this section. Water...trail...difficulty? Group doing a key swap later this month and any information would be appreciated

thanks

Thanks for the info.

Dean

Been out of country for a while and need some info on conditions.

I assume water is no problem but please correct me if wrong.

We will be getting started in afternoon so is there any...

Couple of weeks ago we had a bear in our camp most of the night at Walnut Mountain and returned the next morning until we left . He even nipped at my toes while I sleeping in my hammock. Next morning...

Woke up to a bear nipping at my toes on through my hammock Friday night. Then he pawing at my pack so I had to kick at him and finally he left for a little while. Then came back messing with some...

If you pay attention to your feet and when you feel a little hot spot, put a few layers on NewSkin on then and it will protect a lot from getting to the blister stage

What weekend are you going. I leave tomorrow to do Max patch to Allen gap so I can let you know that stretch at least.