Hiking Advice You Called "BS" on?
Interested in your bad hiking advice stories.
You know, things like:
"No need to treat the water."
"Maildrops are a necessity."
"The people of Kent, CT love thru hikers!"
Others?
"Fish Camp Woman.... Baby, I like the way you smell"
- Unknown Hinson
i never asked for or took any advice from anyone about AT matters
An old guy named Sea Dawg talked at me for 20 minutes on my second day in Georgia and told me among other things that Shuckstack for a NOBO was the hardest climb on the entire AT and the Fontana Hilton was a beautiful shelter and a great place to spend the night. When I got to the Fontana shelter all 24 spots were taken by 6pm, there were mice everywhere and I had to cowboy on a concrete pad, and the next day Shuckstack was over before I'd even woken up.
Sea Dawg also yelled (literally yelled) at me when I passed him at an overlook later in the day for not stopping to join him and said "Quit worryin about how many F***IN MILES YOU HAVE TO DO!" Did anyone else ever run into this guy on one of their first days in Georgia? He was a local and he seemed to take pleasure in talking thru-hikers' ears off and ramming BS down their throats.
"Hahk your own hahk." - Ron Haven
"The world is a book, of which those who do not travel read only a page." - St. Augustine
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I don't treat water. Really.
I do carry a few tablets though just in case.
Don't take advice from people who THINK they know it all.
Happy Lifetime Sectioner!
Spokes I really like your new Doo!
Some on told me I did not need to worry about pack weight before hand. I'd learn all about what I actually did or did not need from the trail. I think I actually laughed at them.
You are the man!Originally Posted by Lone Wolf
"Fish Camp Woman.... Baby, I like the way you smell"
- Unknown Hinson
Thanks coach lou.
"Fish Camp Woman.... Baby, I like the way you smell"
- Unknown Hinson
"you have to start out slow and build up to bigger mileage"
Back in the 90s an REI salesperson tried to sell me on the need for a 7000c.i. expedition pack for section hikes. I haven't shopped at or trusted REI since then, except when they had some carbon fiber paddles on sale one time.
Also, I recall lots of advice on clothing that just seemed weak and/or a little old school, e.g., the need for pants, a sun hat, long sleeves, and boots. I wear shorts year round with thermals when necessary, never wear a summer hat because I hate how they feel (always keep a warm cap around), hate long sleeved shirts, and prefer going barefoot, wearing fivefingers, or trainers. When I do wear boots they're not hiking boots. I never want to look like one of those khaki-clad people with socks tucked over pants, safari shirts, wide brimmed hats, giant packs, and large walking sticks that I see shuffling around the local parks on "hikes". Generally I like not feeling the weight of my clothes and prefer them as thin and light as possible.
bad advice I gave or that was given to me?
I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
.......... Given.
"Fish Camp Woman.... Baby, I like the way you smell"
- Unknown Hinson
Every year someone advises that Virginia is flat.
Order your copy of the Appalachian Trail Passport at www.ATPassport.com
Green Mountain House Hostel
Manchester Center, VT
http://www.greenmountainhouse.net
Shelters are for thru hikers only.... or .... You have to give up your spot in a shelter to a thru hiker.
That is one of my favorites.
Whiskey is too heavy, leave it at home.
..... Single malts are lighter, right?
"Fish Camp Woman.... Baby, I like the way you smell"
- Unknown Hinson
"You'll never use that entire 36-count box of condoms"
yes its amazing how much water they carry.
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