That's NOBO. Auto spell got me.
Planning to head out the 9th as well atraain, right after the AT Kick Off. I'm sure if you've been on here reading up and researching you know to make sure you've got cold weather gear - base layer, insulating layer, something to break the wind and keep you dry. Something to cover your head and your hands and again something to keep your hands dry when it's raining, snowing. I'm carrying micro spikes in case of ice. Lots of good info on here to help you plan ahead. Planning to so some overnighters on the colder nights here to see where I stand with keeping warm at night and see if I need to add some layering items. Good luck to you. Perhaps we'll meet on the trail.Originally Posted by Atraain
““Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees....” ― John Muir
Trail Name - Go2guy, because doing the trail in two segments 1300 in 2015 and Bal following year
Direction- SOBO
Start date Apr 7, 2015
Approach - Starting at the Mohican Outdoor Center, Blairstown NJ
Reason for two: compromise w spouse to be around for the hurricane season, we had been affected by Sandy!
I'm 65 and have day hiking experience. I know PA, my first big state, is a tough rock strewed trail, but didn't want to deal with the Springer Mt crush. Any advise for dealing w PA in April will be welcomed. I know the odds of encountering other SOBO, at that time is slim, but maybe section folks. I expect to be solo a lot, figure 28 days to traverse it, by Harps Ferry should b in shape for balance.
Trail Name - Monk
Direction - SOBO
Start Date - Jun 3rd, 2015 (nothing set in stone yet!)
I've hiked the PCT in 2007 and the CDT in 2011. I'm looking forward to seeing everything the East Coast has to offer! Most people I met on the CDT and PCT had previously hiked the AT, and it was universally recommended. I'm also excited to share this trip with my girlfriend after solo hiking the last two trails. She's finishing a short term position at the end of May, so we'll be flying out to Maine as soon as we can after that. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the AT Guide so I can get started on more planning activities
Hi Caity. You will be starting on my 69th birthday. I hope to be a few weeks ahead of you.Trail Name: Has not been gifted to me yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: 3/28/15
Approach Trail: undecided, but will most likely end up doing it
Hey man, good to see others starting SOBO around the same time as me. I'll be headed out around the 25th, but could be as late as the 1st. Hope to see you guys out there!
That last one should've been quoted...Trail Name - Monk
Direction - SOBO
Start Date - Jun 3rd, 2015 (nothing set in stone yet!)
I've hiked the PCT in 2007 and the CDT in 2011. I'm looking forward to seeing everything the East Coast has to offer! Most people I met on the CDT and PCT had previously hiked the AT, and it was universally recommended. I'm also excited to share this trip with my girlfriend after solo hiking the last two trails. She's finishing a short term position at the end of May, so we'll be flying out to Maine as soon as we can after that. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the AT Guide so I can get started on more planning activities
Chief Buzzsaw
Flip Nobo to Harpers, Maine to Harpers
April 7th-ish
No (Not if I can get a ride to the top this time...do those eight miles count?)
Section hiked a lot of the trail, but I always wanted to thru hike the whole thing. This will be my chance.
Trail Name - Neither of us currently have a trail name.
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - DECEMBER 18, 2014
Approach Trail - Yes
any additional info that you want the world to know - This is a journey for myself and my lady to hopefully come closer together while attempting to triumph over some serious challenges in the meantime. This is about accomplishment, but more importantly, this is about the journey. We are looking forward to this journey.
JB (South Side aka Tear Drop) and Stacy (Snacks aka Redemption) 2014/2015 - Rebuilding The Unbreakable....
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Veeyayhoh
NOBO
First week of March
will hike the approach trail
Will see y'all out there. What a great adventure this will be!
Snow-man
NOBO
Mid Feb - ~2/15ish
Probably
I am anxious about the cold with an earlier start, but I sure am excited! Hope to meet some of you out there on the trail. Happy Hiking.
Black Wolf
SOBO
Mid-Sept.
i will approach the trail
Trail Name - (Nonfiction) I rather have the trail name me
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - 2nd week of March
Approach Trail - not sure yet
The Wife & I will be hiking it together. I am a Ironman Triathlete & cyclist & she is a Runner. We have been avid backpackers for years & have a deep love for the mountains. We are actually uprooting from our hometown of 29 years & moving somewhere new (far away).... we decided to do the trail & travel before we put down our roots somewhere else. Sold almost everything we own, put the rest in storage, quit our jobs, & looking to be born again on the trail.
Trail Name: none yet, but my little girl says i should call myself "Black Beard" after waatching 2014 hiker "Red Beard's" videos together! maybe it'll stick. *shrugs*
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: maybe ATKO? maybe later to get as much garden stuff done when spring rolls through
Approach Trail - ABSOLUTELY! i live close enough to Springer to where i can train on the approach trail a few times a month. it'll be like taking off on a familiar runway!
Hello! I'm planning on starting around the same time and am leaving from Kalamazoo!Hope to see you out there!
Oh goodness, I don't quite understand how this forum format works.
NOBO - End of March - No Trail Name
Trail Name: TBD
NOBO
3/18/2015
Approach Trail: sure
I just told a good friend about my plan to hike the AT and in his supportive incredulity he said "that's insane." I told him it makes me happy how insane it is.
Trail Name: GramMaster Funk
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start: March
Approach Trail: yes
Trail name: none yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated start date: 3/16/15
Approach Trail: of course
Trail name: NOT YET (that's actually my trail name)
Direction: NOBO
Estimated state date: March 3rd
Approach Trail: Yes
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