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Holed up at the NOC due to Mother Nature getting ugly. $46 dollars for the basic bunk and another $3.00 for a towel. I would think for that price a towel would be included. A little steep but...

I plan to stay overnight at 4 Pines heading southbound. Niday is too far for me the next day and Pickle Branch too close. I tent, just using the shelters for reference and water sources. Any...

I have the opportunity to take a good hike this year, late summer into fall. I need to be in Roanoke for a week in August and am thinking about leaving from there ( Pearisburg) immediately after my...

I was curious if anyone had first hand info/experience for traveling from the Louisville, KY area to Harpers Ferry. How did you do it and what were the upsides/pitfalls? I'd rather avoid flying due...

I'm sorry I posted this in the first place. I was only asking a simple question and never intended it to become a debate on the value of shelters on the trail.

The comment I referenced was simply a single line in IG that referred that our time with shelter might be limited. To be clear, neither I nor the comment I mentioned speak to a removal plan. ...

I just saw reference on Instagram that, "our time with the shelter might be limited". I read into that there is at least a rumor floating around that the shelter might be scheduled for...

Looking to start a multi-week section in Erwin and looking for recommendations where to stay the first night. We have and international arrival and we will not be into town until at least midnight. ...

Looking for feedback.... I received two hammocks for Christmas one of which has to be returned. I have the Eno Double nest and the single nest. I'm 6'2" and 218 pounds heading for 205. What are...

I just want to put a positive spin on this thread by taking away the references to people and lifestyle choices. I've been a guest of the town of Damascus 19 times in the past 12 years. While I've...

A pair has been found. Thank you Malto!!!

I thought I had hit the jackpot also. Unfortunately, they only have size 6.5 and 8 in stock. They have been discontinued hence my post. Thank you for your suggestion.

I am looking for a pair of "Stone Guard" inserts made by Altra. I need a size 12. According to Altra, these are no longer offered as a retail item and so far I have been unable to locate a pair...

Had a great weekend other having to depend on a rolling start to get the old diesel truck to start Sunday morning... It was down to 9 degrees Friday and 5 degrees Saturday night, both nights with a...

Couple of inches of new snow falling today and the temps are supposed to drop. I've got Friday and Saturday night to try both methods. The original question drifted a bit to cowboy camping and...

Heading out this weekend to Red River Gorge. Over night temps in the low teens. I have a neo aire and ridge rest foam pad. Total R value is 6.2. Should I put put the foam
pad under the neo aire...

Can anyone recommend a good SOBO journal? I am particularly interested in the section from Erwin to Springer.

Regards

I have 4 weeks starting the last week of October for a section hike. I loved the Georgia mountains and have been considering starting at Springer and heading Nobo. I've also considered Damascus and...

Jimmy Johns sold me 25 packs of Hellman's Mayo for a buck. I did buy a sandwich also... 3/8 of an ounce or approximately 10.6 grams equaled 76 calories. Great for Tuna and Chicken pouches...

I suffer from Mortons Neuroma which can be very painful especially on the trail. I have recently switched to Altra Lone Peak 2.5 trail runners. While they took a little getting used to due to the...

I was cleaning out an old closet and found my old Boy Scout patches. This was from summer camp my last year in scouts in 1974. It was also my introduction to section hiking beyond just a weekend...

+1 on hiker shuttles.com. The best shuttle in the area. On time, insured and super people! I had a water bladder soak his trunk on it was like it never happened. They know the region and are...

Waiting for my 2016 AWOL guide to arrive. Is the bear restriction still in place between Jarrod Gap and Neel Gap? I assume it's in place for both tenters and use of Woods Hole and Blood Mountain...

Price reduction... $200.00 includes shipping in the US except Alaska and Hawaii. New / Never been worn!

I need a wide toe box and have been looking specifically at Altra Trail Runners. Does anyone have firsthand experience with either the Superior 2.0 or the Lone Peak 2.5. How did they hold up? ...