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    Hey Clearwater neighbor. I was planning to...

    Hey Clearwater neighbor. I was planning to section hike Clingmans Dome to Hot Springs, NC in late August but funds not looking promising at the moment. If this doesn't plan out, I'll aim for next...
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    Thanks, TNhiker

    Thanks, TNhiker
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    StephanD> I hiked Springer to Clingmans Dome +...

    StephanD> I hiked Springer to Clingmans Dome + the approach trail. I don't count the approach trail because it's not part of the AT. Think it was 199.2 miles. Yes, I'm now a section hiker. Just not...
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    Take Advantage

    After waiting for three decades my door was finally open for a Thru hike attempt. As I struggled my way up the approach trail and headed for that famous plaque on top of Springer, I wasn't just...
  5. Thread: Awol guide

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    Awol guide

    When I return to the trail next spring should I replace my 2016 Awol guide with a newer version? I have only used 200 miles of pages and hate to discard if not necessary. Does the information in...
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    Sorry, I don't recall what company I used, but I...

    Sorry, I don't recall what company I used, but I do remember paying $85 for the shuttle.
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    When I get to the point where I'll finish the...

    When I get to the point where I'll finish the A.T. I'm taking my full pack with me. The way I see it, my pack earned the right to see the end too.
  8. Thread: Bears

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    Wow, that is so close.

    Wow, that is so close.
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    Lol, ya I would be a waste of time to a bear.

    Lol, ya I would be a waste of time to a bear.
  10. Thread: Bears

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    Bears

    Just curious if any 2017 thru or section hikers had sightings or bear encounters?
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    I just put my pack inside a black trash bag. Some...

    I just put my pack inside a black trash bag. Some tape and a name tag, finished.
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    A few questions

    If read correctly, an overnight smoky backpacking permit is just 4$. Question #1 can I continue my section hike beginning within the park boundaries? (Last April I walked from Springer to Clingmans...
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    Is Standing Bear Farm still open at end of Aug? I...

    Is Standing Bear Farm still open at end of Aug? I was planning to resupply here after I exit the park?
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    How Crowded?

    Planning hike from Clingmans Dome to Hot Springs. Hike will begin sometime between end of Aug or early Sept. What kind of crowds can I expect. Can I expect the amount of hikers I encountered on...
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    Thank you folks

    Thank you folks
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    Hot Springs Question

    I'm planning to hike from Clingmans Dome to Hot Springs this May and was wondering which airport is near this town. What are my best options to return home to Florida? Sorry in advance if this...
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    I curse ponchos.

    I curse ponchos.
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    200 miles on the A.T. and never got lost. This is...

    200 miles on the A.T. and never got lost. This is saying a lot considering how bad I'm with directions. Awol book and just pay attention to the blazes is all you need.
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    Thanks everybody. Great info.

    Thanks everybody. Great info.
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    I refuse to use shelters (it's a rodent thing)...

    I refuse to use shelters (it's a rodent thing) and prefer to tent anyway, so to hear good tent spots are scarce is disappointing news.
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    Just how difficult is Pennsylvania?

    Planning to hike from Harpers Ferry to Delaware water gap and looking at my guide book I don't see much elevation gains for most of the PA section. Compared to what I went through in Georgia and the...
  22. Poncho was useless item for me.

    Poncho was useless item for me.
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    Congrats Thumper!

    Congrats Thumper!
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    Dogwood> well said.

    Dogwood> well said.
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    egilbe> after a few days I was fine. But yes, I...

    egilbe> after a few days I was fine. But yes, I hear the northern half is a lot of work.
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