2008 Thru-Hike Registry

[trippedoutnatureboy]

I am definetly hiking the trail this season NOBO start date is still to be determined may be early march or as late as april 1st I have also been doing day hikes and some smaller weekend thru hikes of some 45 to 60 mile trails in my area and surronding area of north central PA I am definetly syked about this thru hike it has always been one of my dreams on the top of my to do list hope to meet a lot of chill people on the way and just take in the experience well I guess thats it for now would be glad to join anyone who plans on hiking the trail this comming season for some conditioning day hikes or multi day treks later all

[jessicacomp]

My name is Jessica, and I am NOBO. I am starting, hopefully, on March 15th or 16th. I am taking the approach trail. I hope to meet lots of you out there

[mikemize]

count me in...i'm planning on leaving in early march(give or take).i'm pretty flexible with my schedule.i'm from alabama so i can pretty much pick up and be on the trail in a days notice...i'm definetly looking to find some trailbuddies. take care and i hope to hear from yall', or should i say, you all?-mike

[longwe tru]

longwetru
NOBO
St. Patricks's Day
approach trail

See you in the "green" tunnel

[duckumu]

Hey folks,

Mercury
NOBO
April 1, 2008
Approach Trail: Don't know yet!

I'm a recent college grad, been thinking about the Trail for a few years but never had the time/money until now. Currently living in NYC and hating it! Hell on Earth. Can't wait to get to Springer!! I'm completely new to hiking and not in the best shape but I'm not sedentary either; I walk a few hours a day still. Hope to meet some of you guys on the Trail.

[turtle fast]

NOBO
Last Week March Or 1st week of April
Approach trail, Amicola Falls St. Park

The wife and I are tired of the corporate world, many think we are crazy (They ask : Why leave high paying corporate managerial positions???)
Why....because the almighty dollar is not what life is about!!! We realized that we did not want to be in the old folks home wondering what we "shoulda coulda woulda" done!!!

[mtt37849]

Matt
NOBO
Last week of March to the first week of April

Question
I live in Knoxville, TN I will start in GA and going NOBO. 1. Is there still enough thru-hikers starting this late and what would be the best way to get back home from ME once finished?
Anyone else looking for a NOBO hiking buddy for this time period. I'm a 24 year old male and this will be my first AT hike, although I have hiked many times before.
Thanks guys and gals

[AT-HITMAN2005]

question 1- yes, thats like the middle of the starting season. i started april 1st and there were a ton of people.
question 2- there are a lot of options, from calling a taxi in millinocket to pick you and taking you to the bus station. to hitching a ride with one of the people you summited with that are headed in your direction.

i got a ride from someone i summited with and they took me all way to the bus/train station in portland. rode a bus to boston and rode the train back to orlando. It was neat because i had almost a whole day lay over in washington DC, so i was able to walk around the city and check out the sights.

[Baum Trigger]

Matt
NOBO
Last week of March to the first week of April

Question
I live in Knoxville, TN I will start in GA and going NOBO. 1. Is there still enough thru-hikers starting this late and what would be the best way to get back home from ME once finished?
Anyone else looking for a NOBO hiking buddy for this time period. I'm a 24 year old male and this will be my first AT hike, although I have hiked many times before.
Thanks guys and gals

I'm starting around the same time and live in the same area (I'm really in Fountain City). I have a feeling we'll find a way back somehow.

[mtt37849]

I agree Baum Trigger, but I would like some idea as to how to get back in Powell, TN. If ur going maybe we could get together and rent a cheap car in ME or something along those lines. Thanks guys.

[jzakhar]

Lets hope my co-workers don't see this before I give my notice!

NOBO
Second or Third week of March.

[WalkItOff]

WalkItOff
NOBO
Marching forth on March Fourth

Cant.
Wait.

[mattabbotts]

no trail name yet
NOBO
Starting mid March

I still need to find a way to get to Springer from Northern Michigan if anyone is going that way or has any suggestions let me know.

[notorius tic]

I am leaving on March 3rd.... any one from the Florida area looking for a travel compaion please feel to repley<: richardchard2@aol.com I am hopeing to get Niner to come along but i think he is moving to Maine????????? <:

[JoeBanks]

Joe Banks
NoBo
March 22nd

[baxter]

I'm Chuck Allen
baxter online, no trail name yet
I'm leaving NOBO on March 21st
Hiking out of Amicalola on the approach trail
I hope to meet lots of you.

[cbserafin7]

Nobo on March 21st. Am flexible to depart on March 1st if I can hook up with a few others to start out.
My friends first question is: "Are you going with someone(s)? They are concerned (I have a wonderful support team).

I understand that groups members change and who you start off from Springer may not be (and probably won't be) the same persons at trail end at Mt Katahdin.
Now hiking portions of the AT with full pac and my legs are telling me to do more in prep for departure in March 2008. Most recent was Woody Gap to Jaggard a 6.7 m before that Mt Yonah 4 round trip from base to granite face. which was a lot easier than I thought. Next I will be hiking the Blood Mtn if any of you are in the area let me know and you can hike along with the hike club too. These are practice hikes because I will be thru hiking the AT.

All for now, Indy Girl.

[kate2008]

Hey! I'm planning on doing a flip flop hike starting in early May, and am looking for a hiking partner, or at least someone who would like to start out together. I plan on starting at Harpers Ferry and going NOBO, then returning by bus to Harpers Ferry and going south. I'm pretty flexible on dates and itinerary, so send me a message if you're interested! email- danthepoodle@yahoo.com

[Kirby]

Hey! I'm planning on doing a flip flop hike starting in early May, and am looking for a hiking partner, or at least someone who would like to start out together. I plan on starting at Harpers Ferry and going NOBO, then returning by bus to Harpers Ferry and going south. I'm pretty flexible on dates and itinerary, so send me a message if you're interested! email- danthepoodle@yahoo.com

if you starting mid to late May from Harper's, you will be with all the NOBO's who start in early March, my current time table puts me there early to mid May.

Kirby

[Montego]

Not actually looking for a hiking partner but I will be starting May 7th from HF NOBO to Mt K, then SOBO to Mt Springer. Hope to say hi to both of you (Kate2008 & Kirby) on the trail and wish you both good luck and pleasent journies.