Hello folks this is Alpine and I'm getting the word out about 10 December 2011. We are having aFREE clinic on whole to hike from Ga. to Me. or Me. to Ga. Former thru hikers Alpine and Apple Juice will provide all the info needed to thru hike the trail in one season. Bring your gear for a pack shack down and trim some weight out of that pack. This is a free event to give back to the trail community. We also will have another clinic during the SO Ruck in January. We meet at 2:00 PM 10 December at the Nantahala outdoor center located in Bryson City NC. right in the Gorge at the outfitter store on trail. You can contact the NOC outfitter store @ 865 277-8209 for any questions. Come on over well get that gear all squared away and answer all your questions. Please spread the word thanks , Thanks Alpine