Safe to hike/camp by myself on appalachian trail?
You think I'm safe by myself hiking/camping on the appalachian trail in maryland?
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With a name like suvivalisthiker - my money's on you!
"Hiking is as close to God as you can get without going to Church." - BobbyJo Sargent aka milkman Sometimes it's nice to take a long walk in THE FOG.
Generally yes, but more information would be necessary to elicit informed responses.
Gold. I am a novice at hiking/backpacking/camping and I am fine in GA. Common sense will take you a long way.Originally Posted by atmilkman
Offhand, I'd say definitely not.
Bottom Line. You will encounter Ridge Runners. If you match up all is Good, if shakey, take your time, time heals. Sometimes.
What are ridge runners?
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http://www.appalachiantrail.org/what...ers-caretakers
"Hiking is as close to God as you can get without going to Church." - BobbyJo Sargent aka milkman Sometimes it's nice to take a long walk in THE FOG.
I never see anyone on the AT when I go in the winter. It's like no one likes the cold or snow lol
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H.Y.O.H. with a smart head...
The AT is a high-way for hikers. There are people on it almost everyday of the year....
less in the far north in the winter... be aware of your suroundings.... if you do not have a buddy that goes with you...it is not a game ender...
there is safty in numbers....
if you start a thru in late feb. or early march you will almost never be left alone.....
a lady can do it with little to no fear.... find the group of hikers that feels best and work with them.... there are good people out there....and they will be helpful in your hike.....
the bad people are few and very far between....the media just makes it look like the very bad....it is what they need to sell ....
I hope you find what you need to do a great hike......good luck and enjoy...
There are wonders out there, now to find them.
what exactly are you concerned about?
Seriously true. Americans have a difficult time getting more than 10 feet from their wall thermostats. I pulled a 24 day backpacking trip last January and didn't see a single human for 23 of the 24 days. The guys I did see on Day 24 were bailing out of the woods as quick as they could.
Another reason I love the winter hiking season....nice and quiet...
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TW, I take EXCEPTIONAL.....................exception to that statement. Every time I go downstairs, I'm at least 50 feet from the thermostat.And it NEVER goes below 79* for the A/C during the day and NEVER below 74* at night.
Plus, it's gotten down to 60* in the house for several hours in the winter. I NEVER put the heat on.
Seriously, I like reading about your exploits during the winter. I'd like to try something like it, albeit shorter. I like the idea of just walking out into the middle of nowhere, setting up camp and staying for a while.
I think the best I've done is a couple of Scout trainings for 3 days each. Both trainings were in the winter - one in Belgium, one in Maryland - and both were below 30* the entire time. No buildings, just individual tents and a canopy for the classes. Half the class was gone by the first night. It was interesting.
Stay safe - stay warm.
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AT Hike 2012 - 497 Miles of 2184
AT Thru Hiker - 29 FEB - 03 OCT 2016 2189.1 miles
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My guess is that you will be safer the further you get from a road crossing. Just trust your instincts and let people know where you are and when you plan to return.
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A Great group of folks that help to maintain and monitor the Trail. When the hiker with the cotton wallyworld bag is soaking wet and close to death, a ridgerunner will show up...
That's a little bit like asking "how long is a piece of string?". Define "safe".
Me having to deal with animals
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I hiked alone on the AT in Vermont. The only problem I had was two porcupines who decided to pay a visit at 2AM at the Stratton Mountain shelter!
"To make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." - T.S. Eliot
Don't have to worry about animals!
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