Who's leaving in April?

**stranger** · 12-19-2009, 00:13

Hey, thought I might start this thread for prospective thru-hikers or long distance hikers leaving Springer Mountain in April 2010.

I expect to be leaving Springer around 13-16 April, heading to Harpers Ferry this time (hopefully)

Who else will be around!

**coheterojo** · 12-19-2009, 09:53

I'm starting on Wednesday, April 21st. 125 days from today but who's counting.

**Red Beard** · 12-19-2009, 10:13

@ Stranger, if all goes well (meaning no more medical scares) I'll be leaving around that time. Hope to see you on the trail. Happy hiking folks.

**Nomaderwhat** · 12-19-2009, 21:32

I'm heading out with my brother sometime in early April. It's going to sneak up on me. I have to move twice before then, and still haven't bought any gear. I just wish it would get here already..

**Chaco Taco** · 12-21-2009, 10:33

See ya'll when you hit NC and TN

**BigCat** · 12-21-2009, 12:57

I'm seriously considering another thru attempt starting in mid April. I think it's a great time to start b/c you miss a lot of the early season traffic.

**zeus307** · 12-21-2009, 13:12

I will be up there on April 10 starting from Copper Gap and going for 8 days. See where I end up and time allows.

**stranger** · 12-21-2009, 18:32

It's a great time to start, and there are still plenty of hikers out there, I left 9 April last year and still had some major thru-hiker clusters.

The weather is also much better, atleast warmer, in my experiences. Although the rain does seem to fall a tad more as well!

**daddytwosticks** · 12-22-2009, 08:49

Hope to do a section hike starting from ASP to Neels on or about 4/10. Maybe see you out there!

**ATSeamstress** · 12-23-2009, 07:31

Right now plans are to leave right after Easter in the Smokies. Rather than do a thru-hike, I'm going to do a "Finish-Up" hike. I've accumulated 1030 miles and will shuttle around the sections I've already done.

**mumbles mcgee** · 12-28-2009, 23:14

Heading out mid-April depending on who will be the luck one to drive me!

**warraghiyagey** · 12-28-2009, 23:42

I think Bulldawg is heading out in April. . . .

**stunt man** · 01-01-2010, 20:45

im starting my thru early april. dying to get out there!

**MaxM** · 01-02-2010, 19:39

I'm planning to do late April at the moment, no date picked out. I did a lot of my planning months ago before finishing my thesis and getting my MS, and now it's time for me to really kick the prep into high gear...already have most of my gear set up, just need to start doing shakedowns.

**hikingshoes** · 01-03-2010, 18:10

Ill be starting April21 to do a section: GA/W.VA.

**Cope** · 01-04-2010, 09:41

April 1st.

**The_Saint** · 01-04-2010, 13:05

I wish I was leaving again in April! I left April 19th and that was a good start date. If/When i were to do it over again, I'd start 2 weeks earlier though. I'm so jealous of everyone!

**stunt man** · 01-04-2010, 13:46

Originally Posted by The_Saint

I wish I was leaving again in April! I left April 19th and that was a good start date. If/When i were to do it over again, I'd start 2 weeks earlier though. I'm so jealous of everyone!

why would u start earlier? any particular reasons?

**The_Saint** · 01-04-2010, 16:56

Fortunately I didn't sustain any injuries, but had I, I wouldn't have made it. I also would have hung out more at certain hostels and places I wanted to see. Either way, it was great.

**Brian (aka Skippy)** · 01-11-2010, 15:06

April 1st! Woot Woot! Almost got everything ready...sooo close now. Just a few more things

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