2016 trail journals you are following

[One Half]

I am reading Blizzard's journal right now. Pickings are slim for those already on the AT. His is the only one I found that's actually on the trail.

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=19455

He's not real detailed or as fun to follow as Bon Bon was last year but it's what I have right now.

What journals are you guys planning on following?

[CarlZ993]

I'll be following my friend & fellow Scouter, BevoHi: http://www.postholer.com/journal/App...ormation/53553

He's planning to start on March 20th.

[Longchuan]

Sorry about the lack of journals, most of us January NOBOs have been pretty bad at keeping up with journal entries... if there are enough interest I might start posting my written journal on trail journals.

[Goatgas]

I am reading Blizzard's journal right now. Pickings are slim for those already on the AT. His is the only one I found that's actually on the trail.

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=19455

He's not real detailed or as fun to follow as Bon Bon was last year but it's what I have right now.

What journals are you guys planning on following?

Been following Blizzard until the Blizzard....maybe his trail name should have been "sunshine"...lol. Hope he is ok.

[Water Rat]

I am reading Blizzard's journal right now. Pickings are slim for those already on the AT. His is the only one I found that's actually on the trail.

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=19455

He's not real detailed or as fun to follow as Bon Bon was last year but it's what I have right now.

What journals are you guys planning on following?

Slipknot is also on the trail right now... http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=518296

I have been looking for some good ones to follow. So far, following Slipknot and Blizzard. Sounds like they are both using their heads and staying safe out there!

[TheOneGuy]

He's not on trail yet...and you know how a lot of those turn out, but:

http://sleepinatent.wordpress.com

[Uriah]

He's not on trail yet...and you know how a lot of those turn out, but: http://sleepinatent.wordpress.com

It is always a bummer when a decent hiker/journalist runs out of steam along the way and quits writing. It's easy to see why though, as if the trail isn't difficult enough. I frequently revisit the journals of those who never stopped writing while hiking and am utterly amazed...Then the Hail Came, Clever Girl, Liteshoe, Funnybone!, Jonathan Ley, Five-Leafed Clover and others. (I'd like to come up with a list of the top-ten trail journals of all time but need to delve into a few more.)

Heck, by day's end, all I could do was fall to the ground, prop up against a tree, and drool on myself. I would struggle just to set the tent up, and it would often be necessary to force-feed myself.

[Decibel]

I've am enjoying Slipknot's journal. What happened to Blizzard?

[The Cleaner]

I met Blizzard last Monday at Hurricane Gap,7 miles north of Hot Springs.Between there and Allen Gap the trail had 3' snowdrifts and many sections where large pieces of snow laden rhododendron had broken off and were blocking the trail.It took me 5 hours to do the 3.5 miles to Spring Mtn. shelter.I had to crawl under several or go around on very steep grades.Also I met Speedstick who has a FaceBook page with a link to her blog.I see that she did make it to Erwin but have not heard from Blizzard.I'd say the section north of Allen Gap was bad also.It it supposed to be "warmer" here with temps near 60*(subtract 10* for the mountains)057.JPG051.JPG054.JPG next week for a few days then another round of very cold weather is coming by next weekend.It will take a lot of rain to melt the deep drifts.I went on to Hot Springs,spent a night then hiked back to Tanyard Gap.Wednesday morning it was 26* and all of that snow would have now frozen over into a solid mess.I was out checking trail conditions for the Carolina Mtn. Club.It will be a while till crews tackle the snowdowns too.

[Decibel]

Blizzard is back. I was afraid that Jonas did him in.

[One Half]

Blizzard is back. I was afraid that Jonas did him in.

I was just checking and haven't seen an update from Blizzard since 1-31. Also, AK stopped posting around the middle of the month. I guess for now I am stuck with just the musings of Slipknot. And I have a stress fracture I think so I can't even do my daily walks on even terrain!

[Silver Eagle]

Was enjoying the journal from Blizzard, but when last updated, he was holed up, seemingly near recovered from some sort of stomach "bug", but nothing since Sunday the 31st. Hope he's alright.

[One Half]

I hope all are well and safe!

[The Cleaner]

Most who started early finally figured out what winter camping is like.

[chknfngrs]

Tom Gathman aka Jabba aka the real hiking Viking is currently sobo and having fun

[kenl]

I'll be attempting a thru hike having registered for a March 17th start at Amicalola Falls. I hope to be blogging from the trail (via WordPress email feature). My site is kenlipnickey.com
Best to luck to all heading out this year!

[SplitOpenandMelt]

I'll be starting the trail on March 7th or 8th. I've already made my first blog post. Stay tuned for more!

bmadventuressite.wordpress.com

[shelb]

I love being able to see these journals! If you know of any great ones from other years, please post how to find them too!

[One Half]

Bon Bon thru'ed the AT last year. I enjoyed her journal.

[One Half]

Been reading journals by Rabbit (really enjoy this one) and Two Peas, Subman and Suds, and Papa Monkey.

It's great to see all the photos. Seems there is already water sources drying up out there. I know New England had little snow this year and that concerns me for people running out of water up there later this summer.