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    Deal on gear

    Leftlane Sports has Fly Creek UL2 for $221 for anyone looking for a new tent

    http://www.leftlanesports.com/Event.aspx?l=00010719151800000000&a=112713_BigAgnes-Adidas-TerraLUX-ALite-Blurr&jb=n
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    This storm turned into nothing here in NJ, But I...

    This storm turned into nothing here in NJ, But I am heading to Erwin next week to go north. What is it doing there/ what does the trail look like.
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    August maybe?

    August maybe?
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    I purchase from REI because of the return...

    I purchase from REI because of the return policy... BUT, today I returned a pair of OBOZ from last year and they were hesitant to refund for it. They said they are trying to crack down on customers...
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    I lost 20 lbs in the first 350 miles and then had...

    I lost 20 lbs in the first 350 miles and then had to go back to work. Kept those pounds off for the summer and fall and then BAM, back to where I started.
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    I was able to resupply at Fontana and make it to...

    I was able to resupply at Fontana and make it to Standing Bear with any issues. Summer sausage, cheese, pop tarts, knorr sides, rice and beans... its all there. And a belly full of pizza from the...
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    I went at the age of 14. Minimal backpacking...

    I went at the age of 14. Minimal backpacking experience, brand new gear based on what was suggested by other non-backpacking leaders and even though my rig was upwards of 30-40% of my body weight I...
  8. There is a park and ride lot no more than a mile...

    There is a park and ride lot no more than a mile from the hostel. Rt 80/611 across from the visitors center, it is free but may not be the safest bet for weeks on end.
  9. That is a lot of miles per day. No doubt you can...

    That is a lot of miles per day. No doubt you can do it, but your feet will not like you in the morning. Sounds like you are locked in to the 7 day limit so you planned accordingly. I live very close...
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    NYC Port Authority to Delaware Water Gap, easy...

    NYC Port Authority to Delaware Water Gap, easy walk to hostel. http://www.martztrailways.com/
  11. Thread: AT Tattoos!

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    1627216272This is on my shin

    1627216272This is on my shin
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    I had to leave from Erwin but my buddies who kept...

    I had to leave from Erwin but my buddies who kept going were in Damascus a week later. However they did a 33 going into town.
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    Winding Stair to NOC. The views are awesome Siler...

    Winding Stair to NOC. The views are awesome Siler bald Wayah bald, the lookout tower and a nice long downhill into NOC. Camp on Siler Bald. There is also a small waterfall just off of Winding Stair.
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    16012I found love on the trail.

    16012I found love on the trail.
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    They started 3 days after I did and must have...

    They started 3 days after I did and must have passed me along the way I noticed their unique stamps in the registers and heard of them from other hikers. I tried to keep up but they remained 1 or 2...
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    Pages, Yup. Sam is doing great, he had to take a...

    Pages, Yup. Sam is doing great, he had to take a zero in Hiawassi to have his toenail looked at and I lost him after that. He popped back up at the NOC and was going strong, I lost him again and...
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    Pages, I met you my first night on the trail at...

    Pages, I met you my first night on the trail at Hawk Mtn shelter. I had heard you were off trail and now I am as well with a bum hip. Good luck with your recovery and dont push it if your body is not...
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    I left a shelter at 5 am to catch the sunrise on...

    I left a shelter at 5 am to catch the sunrise on Clingmans Dome and did my dummy check by headlamp trying not to disturb the other hikers in the shelter. Many miles later when I arrived at camp I...
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    Just did this a few weeks ago. If not for the...

    Just did this a few weeks ago. If not for the park rules on stealthing I would have gone further. I was averaging 15+ each day and this was my first 20.
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    9 miles to Delaware Water Gap
    Less than 10 minutes to Mohican Outdoor Center
    Less than 10 Minutes to Millbrook Road crossing
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    hey Sweetspot its Rollin. Lazy Susan is now a...

    hey Sweetspot its Rollin. Lazy Susan is now a legend a guy passed me the other day and said a woman shuttled ahead and then called the police because of Lazy Susan. He must have been talking about...
  22. I just went thru the park a few weeks ago as a...

    I just went thru the park a few weeks ago as a thru hiker. There are 4 spots reserved for thru's so I wouldtry to crank out my miles early and get to camp by 3-4. There was an instance where it was...
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    The Smokies south of Clingmans did not do it for...

    The Smokies south of Clingmans did not do it for me, the northern section was amazing. By far the best spot for me was Charlies Bunion. Many people walked right on by but the .2 off trail was well...
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    I had enough verizon rececption in Davenport to...

    I had enough verizon rececption in Davenport to call out without a problem. I40 was spotty and Standing Bear was horrible. I had to walk back closer to the trail, lift my left leg and extend my right...
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    Ron, Thank you for your hospitality. I enjoyed...

    Ron, Thank you for your hospitality. I enjoyed your story of how you went out west to find a bride you were not kin to (lol) and all the local history. Your knowlege of every town in the US was quite...
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