Norovirus! Creeps! Theft! Getting turned off on the whole idea of a 2014 Thru

[Runsalone]

Tenting in your own campsite (where allowed) works fine.

Hiker after my own heart. Theres nothing like drifting off to sleep on some lonely ridge listening to the wind in the trees do that circular mountain wind thing it does.......Sigh. I miss

[Trillium]

To tell the truth, I saw no turds and very little tp in Georgia/NC this spring. However, what I saw that annoyed me to no end were plastic tampon applicators. What the H is wrong with women who would leave those laying on the ground not all that far from the trail. I cautiously picked up 2 to properly dispose of them; had to leave several that I didn't have anything handy to pick them up with and put into my trashbag.

[Astro]

In over 1000 miles I have yet to see human poo or fields of TP.

CM, perhaps that is one of the positives of you starting early. Either you were ahead of the bubble and/or the snow was hiding it.

[Drybones]

The only place I saw Poo and TP was in GSMNP. Starting early helps, especially with snow cover, makes that TP hard to see.

[Airman]

Rock Lobster, you said it right. I just came off the trail and had no problems with any sickness or anything else. The worse problem was seeing some of the shelters trashed out. I wish some hikers would pick up after themselves.

[ChinMusic]

I saw the TP flowers in GA on my section hike this spring. Maryland gets a lot too.

I just finished Maryland today....nothing.

[trinzushi]

Speaking from experience.. I am a germaphobe to an extent (especially since I work in a hospital and see all that nasty stuff) and I was just on the trail for two weeks. ((To give you an idea, I went through over a weeks worth of wetwipes by my second night and ran out of sanitizer by night 4 on my first week)) If you don't want the neurovirus avoid shelters and sanitize after you use a privy. I used the privies for two weeks and did not get sick. I slept in a shelter once, but that was just for the experience and I haven't gotten noro yet.

I started to get over my issues and I am excited for a future through hike. The trail is a great place to get over your problems, phobias, etc. What's the worst that happens? You give yourself two weeks to a month on the trail and decide you don't want to continue? At least you gave it a shot. Avoid shelters!

[hikerboy57]

I just finished Maryland today....nothing.

you're not looking in the right places.
and stop bragging.

[ChinMusic]

you're not looking in the right places.
and stop bragging.

I haven't seen any bears either.

But I have seen bear poo.

[hikerboy57]

I haven't seen any bears either.

But I have seen bear poo.

dont they practice lnt?

[HikerMom58]

you're not looking in the right places.
and stop bragging.

..............Rain can do a lot of damage to TP flowers.

[MuddyWaters]

I see poo frequently. Its not always easy to notice, because it doesnt necessarilly look fresh for long, but its generally theres somewhere. Unfortunately, often near water sources because thats where people stop and then decide to do their business while packs off.

Ever notice a bright yellow fungus.

[MuddyWaters]

I see poo frequently. Its not always easy to notice, because it doesnt necessarilly look fresh for long, but its generally theres somewhere. Unfortunately, often near water sources because thats where people stop and then decide to do their business while packs off.

Ever notice a bright yellow fungus? dont kick it.

[HikerMom58]

I see poo frequently. Its not always easy to notice, because it doesnt necessarilly look fresh for long, but its generally theres somewhere. Unfortunately, often near water sources because thats where people stop and then decide to do their business while packs off.

Ever notice a bright yellow fungus? dont kick it.

I have noticed a bright yellow fungus...don't kick it?

[atmilkman]

I have noticed a bright yellow fungus...don't kick it?

And especially don't eat it. It'll make you see things that ain't there.

[Kookork]

I see poo frequently. Its not always easy to notice, because it doesnt necessarilly look fresh for long, but its generally theres somewhere. Unfortunately, often near water sources because thats where people stop and then decide to do their business while packs off.

Ever notice a bright yellow fungus? dont kick it.

Mine stays fresh for a long time and smell like roses.

[MDSection12]

I just finished Maryland today....nothing.

Congrats! How long did it take you? What'd you think? Obviously I'm biased.

[Pedaling Fool]

Geez, these threads that focus on health sure do get a little crazy and show many people's fears.

You'll gotta look on the bright side of sickness. Once you're well your immune system is stronger. Stop being a bunch of whiny ass babies

[HikerMom58]

I'm sorry Pedaling Fool, did you get sick? I don't know about you but I hate to be sick especially that kind of sick. The winky face doesn't help either. Change the channel if you don't like the news. ( I just got that one from a person's post)

[MDSection12]

You'll

Hey man, no fence sitting on this issue. Either you're a 'ya'll' kinda guy or a 'you all' kinda guy. 'You'll' is you will.