2013 Thru-Hike Registry

[Alpine Bomber]

Alpine Bomber
Nobo (Springer to Canada via the LT cut-off, and then flip-flopping solo from Katahdin to the Inn at Long trail if I have time)
March 27
No approach trail
Did Katahdin to Manchester Center, VT last year, gotta finish the two trails I started... If you see me heading south, please turn me around. Old habits die hard Started planning this hike about a week ago, so this should be interesting, if nothing else.

[Garamon]

UPDATE: Finally was able to pick start date. Will be leaving Springer 4/9.

[jcheil]

Due to some travel changes, I will NOT be doing the approach trail.
I will start at the mountain on the morning of April 10th.
So anyone who is also doing the same, or doing the approach trail on the 9th, let me know who you are as it seems we might end up being somewhat of a group for a while.

[faxanadu]

Some friends are driving me from Houston to Georgia on the 5th. Will likely start my hike on the 7th.

[Hatteras Jack]

I'll get my trail name out on the AT. It's Aaron in the meantime.
SOBO
Tentatively June 20
Approach trail: well that's a bit far off for a SOBO. So I'm "leaving this blank".
Trail journal: http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=14754

I'm happy to chat with anyone leaving around my time! Or anyone, really.

[direwolf]

No trail name as of yet...
NOBO
April 24th/25th (depending on arrival time)
Approach Trail on the 24th
Heading north with my girlfriend, we can't wait to get out. Only 22 more days!

[colorado_rob]

Had to delay about a week, Finally dialed in the start date: thursday April 11th. trail name TBD, yes on the approach trail.

[summitsandskies]

Name: Livia. No trail name yet!
Direction: Flip Flop NOBO Harpers Ferry-Katahdin/SOBO Harpers Ferry-Springer
Estimated Start Date: June 3rd
Approach Trail - no

[d3ef]

Trail Name: none yet
Real name: Jeff
Direction: SOBO
Start date: climbing Katahdin June 19
Approach Trail: who knows, thats months in the future.

[Shepherd13]

Trail Name: Shepherd
Direction: MEGA- Southbound
Estimated Start Date - June 20

[jbhh]

Trail Name: Big Sky
Real Name: Brett
SOBO (downhill on a globe, suckers)
starting date: June 2nd
hike with me, i'm funny, plus it will make you feel great about your fitness level.

Choosing to get a TN on the trail? Don't meet me early, you'll get a turrible one!

[Scout620]

Trail Name: PacMan
Direction: SOBO
Est Start Date: July 1

[Josh Stewart]

No trail name
NOBO
April 13 2013
Oh Yea on the approach trail

[sandyc]

Sandy - Don't have a trail name yet
NOBO
4/23/13
Yes to approach trail
Have the time to thru hike but just plan to go until I have had enough - whether that's at NOC or Katahdin
Looking forward to meeting you on the trail!!!

[GovSanford]

GovSanford SOBO June 15 Yes to approach

[Uphill Struggle]

Uphill Struggle
NoBo
4-21
yes on the approach trail
--could use a ride to the trailhead from the Amtrak in Gainesville
I sometimes get passed on uphill sections by 5 year olds with flashing tennis shoes...

[SawnieRobertson]

My "start date" is long passed; however, there is something to be said. My right knee did not get good results from the Synvisc One injection in December, 2012. The result is a steady decline in its "peace." The ultimate result is that, after a shakedown hike on April 7, it has become clear that my right leg is unsteady. So, instead of trying something big (like my big, since the late 1950's) dream of walking from Georgia to Maine, I will do as many bits and pieces this summer with my Standard Poodle friend, Fleur. My DonJoy unloader brace is a real help, but it cannot do the trail without the help of Synvisc. I think I'll add losing a bit more body weight as well as the already accomplished loss of pack weight. Again and again I have deduced that it isn't how old you are but how much you weigh. In any case, I hope to encounter as many NOBOS and SOBOS as my knee lets me this year.

[CamelMan]

Hermes Hodios (real name Peter)
Starting NOBO on April 25th (second attempt at a thru)
No approach trail this time, did it last time, though I do like the falls and will probably go see them.
Trail journal at www.trailjournals.com/hermeshodios. Blog at hhhiking.blogspot.com.

[endoplatypus]

Douglas Labbe "Raven"
Northbound
May 4, 2013
Approach = No

Blog at www.dlabbe.com

[TOW]

Mr Awesome, Peach'es, Blimy, and Tye Dye are all here sitting around dozing off after eating pancakes and sausage and farm fresh eggs here at Crazy Larry's.

Wonder when I am going to find a thru hiker who can really eat, most likely will have to wait til a southbounder comes along?