Hiking Buddy

[tomman]

I plan to start my North bound hike on the 10 of March. I would enjoy have a partner at least at the start until I get broken in to the trail. I will be starting fairly slowly at the start so there may not be many people that wish to start with 7 or 8 miles days. I will be 71 years old at the start so the slow start. I have been working our with weights 2 days a week and take Karate 2 days a week. That gives me 4 days a week workouts. I also to a lot of walking when it is not to hot here in the Dallas area. I have also found some good areas to hike with some altitude changes this fall when the heat lets up.

If anyone wishes to start about the time I do and wishes to start slow let me know.

Cherokee Tom
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[WhoAh]

I'm planning on a mid-March kickoff - like maybe the 17th - but if I get ansy enough might head out earlier. Gear is just about together, got my boots over the weekend, need to seam-seal the tent, test out a couple of more freezer-bag meals - little things.

And one of these days I guess I need to give my boss the news I'm flying the coop....

[hikernutt]

Hi, this hikernutt (gaunemployed), I will be leaving around the 15 of March 2007. Hikernutt (gaunemployed)

[laniamore]

hey,

i'm going nobo, around march 18th, i'm going solo too and have been worried about safety with not having anyone. i'm planning on thru-hiking with no specific end date. let me know if i can tag along!

-batgirl

[Paul Bunyan]

Hey Yall'

Me, blissful, skipper will be starting march 1'st. Everyone look out!!!

[lauraborealis]

Hey guys, I am looking for a partner too. I am hoping to start March 1st and will be bringing my dog. Have you found a buddy yet?

[Butch Cassidy]

Hi Laura, There will be at least 30 hikers leaving Springer on the March 1st and at least 28 of them will be nice people. A lot of real hikers don't even visit the computer sites but will be out in force. The Sundance Kid and I will be just ahead of you , so wave as you go by us. Welcome and see Ya uptrail. Butch

[deadair]

hey everyone, im heading out in mid march if anyone wants to hook up and do some hiking together let me know!

[Blissful]

Hi Laura, There will be at least 30 hikers leaving Springer on the March 1st and at least 28 of them will be nice people. A lot of real hikers don't even visit the computer sites but will be out in force. The Sundance Kid and I will be just ahead of you , so wave as you go by us. Welcome and see Ya uptrail. Butch

30? Like who? Raise your paw if you are starting MARCH 1ST

And will any of you be at the hiker hostel the night of Feb 28th? We are.

(Blissful, SKipper and Paul Bunyan)

[maxNcathy]

Hi Calico.

I plan to be on Springer Mt Mar 19th about 11 AM. If you are there I will welcome you and hike with you until you leave me far behind as I am an old geezer. lol

I am sure we will all meet cool friends along the way to visit with and watch out for each other as we face the wet and cold and other trying circumstances.

[maxNcathy]

PS

My trail name is Sandalwood...unless I do something stupid and get pegged with another handle.

[Mother Nature]

My husband, Smokestack will be starting his solo thru on March 17. I will be hiking Springer to Winding Stair Gap, NC (Franklin) with him hoping to hit April Fools Bash in Franklin at the Budget Inn and Sapphire Inn with Tiamalle on April 1st weekend.

Look forward to meeting any Whiteblazers on the way. There was some discussion about identifying WB's so in jest I plan to have a white box on my pack.

Mother Nature

[dsg]

i'm leaving mach 7th

[dsg]

i'm leaving the 7th also, see you on springer

[WhoAh]

Moved my start date to March 11th. Will be staying at the Hike Inn the night of the 10th. Hope to see ya'll out there!

[WhoAh]

Did I say Hike Inn?? sheesh... already making mistakes.... which way am I hiking?? I'll be at the Hiker Hostel on the 10th, not the Hike Inn - although I plan on staying with those good folks (Jeff and Nancy) when I get to Fontana.

[TOOdles]

HI! I could have written thsoe exact words on your initial entry. I am planning to leave sometime around March 18th. I have do not have a hiking partner and have only minimally tried to find someone to hike with. It seems like it would be good to at least start the trail with someone. Most of my friends think I'm nuts. Mainly, I am totally excited that I am finally going to do this.