Make sure they have good footwear and not lightweight trail shoes. Sturdy boots help to ease the rock problem. I wear Danner boots and love them. Don't feel the small stuff and they give me good...
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Make sure they have good footwear and not lightweight trail shoes. Sturdy boots help to ease the rock problem. I wear Danner boots and love them. Don't feel the small stuff and they give me good...
I agree with Blissful, the rocks in Md are not nearly as plentiful or sharp as they are in PA. I have hiked a lot of southern PA and some of the northern end of Md and found PA rocks to be killer on...
Sure there is plenty of tent space but both shelters were small and one would not accomodate many thru-hikers during the season or does every thru-hiker carry a tent or a hammock now a day?
your finger.....lol
Yeah, that is what we usually do. I make a sign that says "AT HIKER" and the estimated date of our return. This is fine in an area where there is law enforcement patrols, but not suggested in a...