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A friend needs help getting a shuttle from either the Flint Mt. Shelter area or Hogback Ridge Shelter area to Damascus for Trail Days. I don't know the area and am using the info here and what's in...

Yes, I agree, Reset has a wonderful attitude! Thanks for the heads up on the others. Also following Wired. I started out following Infinity too but she was forced off the trail by knee...

I'm really enjoying Reset's.

Problem's been solved :-)

Wanted to mention that he's driving thru the night to get from FL to meet the person in Ashville where he's leaving his car. The original scenario had him meeting the guy on Sun, but now it has to be...

A friend that's starting at Springer on Sun am had a snafu on his shuttle from Ashville; he is leaving his car there, then has a ride on Sat morning to where ever he can find reasonable lodging Sat...

Great thing to do!! Good on you!

Well said, I've learned to incorporate a lot of these in my hiking. Knee issues (like most nagging injuries) can be really demoralizing. I've had patella issues, meniscus issues, IT, before I began...

I'm with Mobius on this. Having strong hips and core is essential for avoiding most knee problems.

"Most of all, enjoy every day, even the days that suck. You remember the amazing days and the crappy days the most."



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Salad Days,
Thanks for your wonderful insight. It's posts...

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OK, now that's just too funny!

+1.........

Thanks PerryMK! You're awesome!

Exactly, my mail carrier uses the wider ones to deliver mail, so I have a steady supply.

Thanks! ok, so now I have to type the required number of characters for it to post,lol.

I completely agree, a wonderfully positive insightful post!

The FS is currently assessing the latest ice storm damage. There are currently 22 counties in AR looking for disaster relief....you can go to the FS website for the Ouachitas for some info as it...

I'm hoping to complete this trail next fall-winter and will be knocking out short sections on weekend trips. I did section 5 (Big Brushy to Hwy 27)last fall. The two biggest chunks of time I have are...

Wow, very inspiring to see all the 50+ women....I am also a teacher, and hope to retire in 3 years (at 60.) I've only been backpacking for two years now, but I'm addicted. I've done week long...

For dayhiking I use a Gossamer Gear RikSak but would prefer to carry water on a waist pack. However, I use Pacer Poles and most waist packs are designed with bottles that will not work with poles....

Thanks for the update Paul,
I'd actually stumbled across your old post and the some of the links didn't work.

Thanks RedHat,
I agree with light layers, and after trying several things since my OP, went back to my original set up (thermasilk liner (alone in milder weather)and smartwool liner with event...

Yes, Laurie Ann is quite famous for her cookbooks and her website as well. As a vegetarian I'm always looking for good trail food!

Great site! I have friends in Traverse City that are very involved with this trail and I hope to make it up there this year!

Excellent!!