Unsupported/Unresupplied/Thru-Hikes??
There is a thread on Backpackinglight.com about the possibility of a AT Thru-Hike with only 3 or 5 resupplies.
Ron Bell (Mountain Laurel Designs) asked the question:
"Wondering if any one knows of any Records/ Info for any of the triple crown hikes, AT/CDT/PCT by folks going unsupported (no help from crews) and with the fewest resupplies.
Could the entire AT be done with only five or even four resupplies?
Could all of the 550m in VA be done in one push?
What would the starting weights and miles per day need to be?
How long to complete?
How crazy to try?
Gear lists?"
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http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-...thread_id=4623
WB has more folks on and off the AT than any other site I know of, what are your thoughts?