2016 Thru-Hike Registry

[R1TenderFoot]

Trail Name : ?????. Right now we are Ron, Silvia and Robin.
Direction : Flip then flop? NOBO from Daleville VA to start
Start Date : April 25th until it changes.
Told new wife we were going for a hike. She asked "Where we are going?"; I said "Georgia to Maine". She asked "How long would that take?"; I replied "6 months". She said "Hmmmmm, ok let's go!"
I love that woman

[B.j. Clark]

trail name: Beej
NOBO
ESD: April 20
Approach Trail: yes

[Northstar]

Trail name: Northstar

Northbound

Starting March 2, 2016

Approach Trail, Unlikely

Thru hiking the AT has been on my mind since 1974; I was 12. Ive done about 550 miles in seven sections. This past winter it occured to me that I probably wont be in better shape if I wait to retire so Ive been granted some time off this spring and will be off on March 2 with the hope of finishing by the end of July. Follow along at www.trailjournals.com/akamman

[Northstar]

Hey Helo, sounds like weve had this on our minds for about the same number of years. Im starting on the 2nd. Our paths will lilely cross. Good luck! AL, Northstar

[LibertyBell]

After reading Northstar's entry it is good to see that there are other people out there following a long time dream of hiking the AT. I grew up in Monson Maine and the trail ran right behind our house and I have also been dreaming of one day hiking the AT. Since the early 70's as well. Now my hike will start on the 7th of March. I just can't wait. Retirement date: 11/02/2015 Bright Side

[Derf]

Trail Name :3_Mile and Little D
Direction : NOBO
Start Date : March 3rd

This is Little D's 2nd attempt and my 3rd. 2014 ended when Little D came down with severe foot issues in the Smokies, including the discover of a missing bone in her big toe. I left the trail after 440 miles after trying to go on without her and that did not work out. Then these year (2015) I did 1146.9 until I came down with Ehrlichia and Lyme disease. So if you think Lyme and rocky mountain spotted fever are nasty check out Ehrlichia and then add in Lyme I had one hell of a hike. Since my Doctors recommended that I not hike without someone to watch me my beautiful bride is heading back out with me. Oh by the way we will be starting in Springer, so the best of luck to all and hope to see you on the trail.

Here's to Now

[AlyontheAT2016]

trail name: I don't have one yet, and it'd be weird to give one to myself
direction: NOBO
start date: May 1
approach trail: most likely

[caution squid]

I am also doing a flip flop starting in Harpers Ferry in late April/possibly early May! Hope to see ya there!

[aka.cyberman]

Trail Name: cyberman
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: February 27, 2016
Approach Trail: Undecided

If all goes as planned, I'll turn 64 on the trail. My left knee hurts just thinking about it.

[Lambo]

Trail name: Lambo Direction: SOBO Start date: Late June Approach trail: Probably not but im going to do a BMT NOBO thru hike to get me back home.

[WazoAZ]

Trail Name: Wazo
Direction : NOBO from Mt. Rogers NRA HQ (Marion, VA) from Katahdin will flip flop SOBO from Marion to Springer
Estimated Start Date around 3/10
Approach Trail - N/A

Spending lots of time looking and buying gear right now. I am interesting in meeting other people who are planning a flip flop. March will be here before we know it. Have been dreaming of this since 1985.

[Mtsman]

Trail Name: ill use my screen name until I get a trail name MtsMan
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Mid Feb
Approach Trail - yes or no: Unlikely

[wdanner]

Trail Name: That's for the AT to come up with
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: June 15 - July 1
Approach Trail - TBD, feels less important for a SOBO hike (to me personally)
any additional info that you want the world to know - Maybe I'll actually be able to stand facial hair long enough to grow a beard for the first time in my life!

[Smoky Spoon]

Smoky Spoon....if you know anything about the AT then the name needs no explanation, if you need an explanation then maybe there are a few things you could still be learning about the AT friend.
Going from Georgia to Maine
Starting March 1st, 2016
Already did the approach trail a few years ago so will bypass it this time.
Retired and doing this will be marking off a bucket list item, the number one bucket list item.

[Bubblehead]

Update to my post last week:
Trail name: Bubblehead
Direction SOBO FROM HF to Springer
Estimated start date: last week of April

[Walk4Good]

Trail Name - None yet
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: Flexible - anytime after July 1 (want to avoid black flies)
Approach Trail - Yes

Interested in hiking partners going SOBO. Might take one of my labrador retrievers on a section or two. Hiking to raise money for a woman suffering from ALS and looking for other hikers who want to hike with me and my non-profit www.Walk4Good.org. I'm not a speed-hiker, but am experienced.

[JEgestad]

trail name: no idea yet
direction: NOBO
start date: April 12
approach trail: havent decided yet

comming all the way from Denmark, really wanted to see the country the different way and not just standing in some queue in a big town

a bit of a noobie, havent hike for over 15 years, so will learn it the hard way, just need to plan it that better, aslong as i come in good shape and a big smile on my face, that can get me long

[Crashcrew]

Trail Name: Crash
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 17
Approach Trail: Not Sure

Hiking solo, I've never hitched a ride before, just finishing my degree, served in the Marine Corps, three tours overseas.....

Fast is slow, slow is smooth
Slow is fast, fast is smooth

Semper Fi

[VSkyOnTheTrail]

Semper Fi, Marine. I'll see you on the trail, I'm sure. Get some!

[Yuill]

Trail Name: None given yet
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 20
Approach Trail: Yes

Currently reside in Michigan but I grew up in western Massachusetts and thru-hiking has been a lifelong dream of mine.