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    Was anyone up there last year? I was in Dahlonega...

    Was anyone up there last year? I was in Dahlonega December 31st last year with the intention of summiting Mount Springer New Years Eve, but bailed due to the monsoon.
  2. Thread: N.VA Hikers

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    ... and along came Tucker

    It was a great day for a hike. Clear blue skies and the vistas were incredible. Even got to meet a one of a kind dog named Tucker. Thanks Critterman and Furlough for the invite. I hope to be able to...
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    Sounds like everyone is leaning towards the day hike?

    Hey Newb, I’ve decided to do the day hike as well. Should have plenty of time to shuttle the vehicles in the morning? Could save some time to meet at Blackburn, or would everyone rather meet at the...
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    :sun not a bad idea to set up the vehicles just...

    :sun not a bad idea to set up the vehicles just in case we have to bail. I’ll be prepared for either day hiking or camping depending on the weather.
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    Up from Georgia and gonna be in the DC area for...

    Up from Georgia and gonna be in the DC area for the next couple of weeks. I brought my gear hoping to do some hiking while in the area. Have you got room for a Georgia Hiker?
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    I may be able to go this weekend. I will let you...

    I may be able to go this weekend. I will let you know by Wednesday.
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    From looking at the map, it should be an easy...

    From looking at the map, it should be an easy 30-mile hike to the river. Keep me posted as to when you are going. If I can get away that weekend, count me in.
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    How would you describe this group? Eddie Bauer...

    How would you describe this group? Eddie Bauer day hikers or hardcore backpackers?
  9. I was up on Springer two weeks ago and it was a...

    I was up on Springer two weeks ago and it was a big mess. I also ran into a bunch of guys in camo and they had Guns! :-?
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    :welcome Yea, I can just see it now…people...

    :welcome
    Yea, I can just see it now…people stumbling around all liquored-up shooting bottle rockets at each other while some George McFly type caretaker running around yelling,” Hey, you! Get your...
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    I think I’m going to do it this year. Anyone know...

    I think I’m going to do it this year. Anyone know the legality of setting off fireworks on Springer? How was the parking last year?
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    The UA cold gear is damned awesome for hiking in...

    The UA cold gear is damned awesome for hiking in cold weather. Not so good for sitting around camp, so you’ll want to carry the thermals for camp.
  13. Solar Power on the A.T.? Yea, ask One Leg Wonder...

    Solar Power on the A.T.? Yea, ask One Leg Wonder how effective solar power is on the A.T. You might want to reconsider carrying that boat anchor on the trail.

    :sun
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    Have you checked out the Sidewinder?


    http://www.thetravelinsider.info/roadwarriorcontent/sidewinder.htm
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    Hey, come on folks, you’re not going to find...

    Hey, come on folks, you’re not going to find Atheist Allen, Buddha Buddy, Muslim Momma, Satan’s Son, or Wicca Woman out there doing trail magic. No, you’re going to run into folks like Preacher Dude....
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    Blame it on the hostel owners

    I don’t think we should blame the hikers. I say we blame the current majority of hostel owners for setting the current standards.
    It is their outstanding service and accommodations that the hiker...
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    I plan to start at Newfound gap and head south to...

    I plan to start at Newfound gap and head south to Fontana. To me the article implied that the entire section of the A.T. around Clingsman Dome would be closed. I was just looking for some...
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    I had planed to hike the Western half of the...

    I had planed to hike the Western half of the Smokies this past weekend but twenty inches of snow, blizzard like conditions, 441 to Newfound Gap closed kinda nixed the trip.
    Are A.T. hikers being...
  19. Thread: Burning TP

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    Yea it was only mentioned once in this thread but...

    Yea it was only mentioned once in this thread but I’ve read in other threads that people used leaves instead of T.P. Hey, if that’s what chaps your ask that’s your business, but just don’t forget to...
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    Leaves? Come on, that’s just nasty. I hope you...

    Leaves? Come on, that’s just nasty. I hope you cats using leaves are using some sort of hand sanitizer.
    :eek:
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    For an Armchair warrior, I seriously doubt it....

    For an Armchair warrior, I seriously doubt it. For the novice hiker, I would recommend two nights and a walk-out.
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    Yea mountainmomma’s is world famous and the...

    Yea mountainmomma’s is world famous and the burgers are pretty damn good. If you’re passing through you have to drop by for the nostalgia, but as for staying there, I don’t recommend it. I would...
  23. Thread: How many shelters

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    Well its official and Ridge called it, there are...

    Well its official and Ridge called it, there are 291 shelters on the AT. Thanks Ridge. So, if one were to flip then theoretically it would be possible to thru hike and stay in every single shelter in...
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    Actually there is one that sits right on the...

    Actually there is one that sits right on the trail. Cold Spring Shelter.
    What a dump!
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    How many shelters

    Just wondering how many shelters were on the AT? I have heard numbers thrown around but does anyone have an accurate 2006 count? Also, has anyone ever thru hiked or attempted a thru with the goal of...
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