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I need to find someone who is willing to hike the AT with me. A woman or man or both. I have COPD so I will have to start off slow and work up to speed as I get into better shape. I know that I...

I am looking for a older hiker man or woman or even better both to hike the AT with me. I need someone that will start off slow and build up as we get into better shape. The mountains will be tough...

Name Tom Mantooth
Trail Name Cherokee
Home town Garland,Texas
Start date about 15 March 2014
Approach trail No

I would like to have someone to hike with me. I am 76 years old but will be...

I would like to contact anyone from Texas who has hiked the AT and or plans to hike the AT in 2013. I have some health issue that I feel would keep me from hiking alone. I know that I will not be...

Wal-mart has a 25 pound weight vest that is reasonably priced. You can add 2 five pound ankle weight and you have 30 pounds. I plan to try this because if necessary I can ware it under my work out...

Cherokee Bill,
I would love to do some planning to hike with you. I am 76 years old and have COPD which means I will have to start slow until my lungs get build up to handle the mountains. My...

I would like to know what you would do different if you were to hike the AT again. What would you change? What would you add? How would you lighten you backpack? What type hiking boots would you...

Hey all you young kids that are starting the trail say hi as you rush pass me. I am 76 and have COPD so I will huffing and puffing along the trail. Hit me on the shoulder to see if I am still alive...

Hi Torii,

I would be interested in the hike. I am a 76 year old male with COPD so I would to start our very slow. Because of my slow start I am having a hard time finding someone to hike with. ...

Hey Bonbon,

I would love to hike with you. We can keep each other going. Because there will be two of us we hike at our own pace and stop where we need to and take out time until we get into...

Hey Bonbon,

I would love to hike with you. We can keep each other going. Because there will be two of us we hike at our own pace and stop where we need to and take out time until we get into...

My doctor has installed a Defibrillator that should keep my heart beating as it should. I sure hope that it works because as of now I plan to give it a try in 2012. I plan to leave Springer around...

Has any one used this sleeping pad on the AT? I would like to know how it held up on the trail and if there were any problems with it. I like it because it it so light and at 2.5in should be a good...

Thanks everyone and I need your prayers to help me. I have not given up on going out in March of 2012. I will work as hard as I can , as soon as the doctor gives me the OK. I plan to do a lot of...

Thanks for all the replies. I have tried a few of the lighter packs that were pointed out but they just do not feel right to. Thus I would be afraid to use one on a long distant hike.

It looks like my heart is messed up again and I am not sure that I will be able to hike in the mountains. I am keeping my fingers cross and in fact praying that I will be able to do it. I know that...

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Trail Name Cherokee Tom
Start Date 15 March 2012
Approach Trail. No not a part of the AT.

I know what you mean Texas Phlox. I am here in Garland which is just north of Dallas. I am having a time trying to get into shape for a Thru-Hiker starting in Mid March 2012. I have a treadmill...

I would like to have someone to start the trail with me.

I am a 75 year old man. I would like to find someone who will start with me at a very slow pace. In the beginning I plan to count the...

I plan to hike the AT in 2012 and would like to talk to any AT thru-Hikers to get information about hiking the trail. I need everything any one can provide. This would include gear,food,cloths and...

I am a 75 year old man. I would like to find someone who will start with me at a very slow pace. In the beginning I plan to count the hours and not the miles. I tried to hike the trail in 2007 but my...

I am a 75 year old man. I would like to find someone who will start with me at a very slow pace. In the beginning I plan to count the hours and not the miles. I tried to hike the trail in 2007 but...

Gramps,

That is the way I feel. In fact I use to ride all the rides at fair park except the ferris wheel you can not get me on that one.

Thanks very much with the answers about my not caring about heights. They make me feel better. I plaan to hit yhr trail in March of 2012 and pray I can go all the way,

Thanks again,

tomman

I do not do well around heights. I was wondering if any one else has had this problem when hiking the AT? I will not let it stop me from a thru-hike in 2012. Like the previous post says I will go...