Spoke again with the staff at Baxter and they did confirm that to qualify to hike Katahdin without a day pas, you must have a continuous hike from at least Monson or further and that you cannot go in...
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Spoke again with the staff at Baxter and they did confirm that to qualify to hike Katahdin without a day pas, you must have a continuous hike from at least Monson or further and that you cannot go in...
Thanks TJ. Yes, I readily admit that I did not get the sense that the person that the young lady that I was speaking with was understanding the question that I was asking. Indeed there may have...
Good suggestion to contact AT Lodge. Thanks.
THANKS! That is what I thought too, and was a bit astonished to be told that we could not do it. I hope that you are right. I know that lots of changes were made about 3 - 4 years ago, and don't...
Later this month, I plan to return to Maine to hike from Monson to Katahdin with 4 other hikers. This will be my final section of an end to end hike that has taken 21 years, beginning in Georgia in...
Spotted Harvey today at 2:00 at Dennis Cove Road. Appeared in good spirits.
Thanks for sharing. This was great to watch. It is guaranteed to make you smile!
This is perhaps the most eye-opening part of Awol's post. I have been an ATC member for 15 years and continue to support the good work that they do, but it defies logic that with all of the...
Thanks. I enjoyed watching that.
Ditto the recommendation for Gossamer Gear. They have great products and excellent customer service.
January is correct
I just hiked this section last week and am curious to know if this shelter still exists. It was mid-day when I passed through the area so I did not search out the shelter, but I saw no sign...
I use and love my Gossamer Gear Mariposa. For me, it is the perfect size for my gear and a week's worth of food and is comfortable to carry. This is my second Mariposa. I first bought one in 2010,...
I plan to attend this year and have for 8 out of the past 10 years. I choose not to camp at the campground. As others have stated, the campground has gained the reputation for being "a raucous,...
My favorite birds -- and bird sightings -- on the AT have been an Indigo Bunting, a Scarlet Tanager, a beautiful Peregrine Falcon, and a Bald Eagle. I guess the last two would be in the "other...
+1 for Turtle Fur. I bought mine 12 years ago from Campmor and it is still my winter hat of choice.
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Since several folks had requested these over the past 18 months, I moved the form to a better "home" at my wife's website. It works out better there. I've been using her equipment and...
No. The area for the shelter, privy and path between them were dug out, and of course the 0.1 mi trail from the AT was dug out. Everything else was steep. When you first turn in from the AT...
I stayed at this shelter site Monday night. It is indeed a beautifully built shelter. It is large, with two levels, and can probably accommodate 12 to 14 hikers. It is important to note that where...
I have read and agree with most of the recommendations that have been popping up in this thread . . . lots of good reads . . .
Awol on the Appalachian Trail
Walkin on the Happy Side of Misery...
His blog/website has the video segments plus other content: http://www.theatmovie.com
I agree; very well done so far. I hope he continues.
Many brands of bacon pack their product with a thin but durable translucent and moderately stiff plastic sheet that works quite well as a cutting surface. It is flexible and very light weight.
Kent, CT to Tyringham, MA in September
Received the DVD on Thursday. I watched the movie twice over the wekend, once by myself and a second time with my wife. I did also like several of the added features and am glad they were included....
First a little background that may explain my choices some. I started hiking the AT in 2000. I try to make at least 100 miles of progress each year, in 2 - 3 section hikes annually. I have covered...