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Today, 05:20

NY HIKER 50 replied to a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

Don't you mean body bag?

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Today, 04:17

Leo L. replied to a thread Seasons? in General

Reading being my #1 sparetime occupation, i never found a good way for reading when hiking. I'll get uncomfortable and aching within an hour and...

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Today, 00:20

Bird Dawg replied to a thread Info on hostels and shuttles between Davenport Gap and Hot Springs in Trail Towns and Hiker Services

Thanks to all for the info!

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Yesterday, 20:44

HankIV replied to a thread Info on hostels and shuttles between Davenport Gap and Hot Springs in Trail Towns and Hiker Services

Not in Hot Springs itself, but about 6.5 miles south, Happy Gnomad is a pretty cool hostel. Couple miles off trail at Garenflo Gap. Clean. Well...

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Yesterday, 20:26

HankIV replied to a thread Smarter than the average bear. in General

Understood. I still think a spring thru bubble campsite with 20 food bags will be more attractive than a solo camp; all else being equal. Or put...

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Yesterday, 20:20

k2basecamp replied to a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

I hiked with a Marmot bivy way back in 1981.

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Yesterday, 18:28

JNI64 replied to a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

Its probably been done a couple times not everyone puts their accomplishments out for the world to know. Nothing like sleeping in a coffin for a...

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Yesterday, 17:26

peakbagger replied to a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

Bivy versus shower curtain ?(Grandma Gatewood) BTW I hauled a bivy for 3/4 of the trail but rarely if ever used it. I tended to hike off season...

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Yesterday, 15:21

Coffee replied to a thread Seasons? in General

For some reason, I've never been able to comfortably read in my tent for more than half an hour or so. If I could read for longer, fall and winter...

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Yesterday, 15:20

Seatbelt replied to a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

I think I remember Lumpy saying that he thru-hiked with a bivy. Could be wrong, others on here might know better.

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Yesterday, 15:05

JNI64 replied to a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

Very few like Evan oops

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Yesterday, 15:01

JNI64 started a thread A new AT record ! in Shelters

A thru hike with just a bivy and it could be yours. According to Dixies last video no one has ever thru hiked with just a bivy? Interesting a tarp...

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Yesterday, 13:46

Seatbelt replied to a thread Seasons? in General

October-March. no bugs, no snakes, no heat, less humid, less dehydration/sweating, better views, fewer crowds, mostly empty shelters and hostels,...

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Yesterday, 13:18

LittleRock replied to a thread Seasons? in General

Definitely fall. Maybe just bad luck, but when I did section hikes in the spring I kept getting hit by late season cold fronts that dump 35 degree...

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Yesterday, 12:35

JNI64 replied to a thread Seasons? in General

One thing I don't like and sets up for a very dangerous situation is leaves on the trail especially wet leaves covering up rocks, roots etc. Making...

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Yesterday, 11:54

Tennessee Viking replied to a thread Info on hostels and shuttles between Davenport Gap and Hot Springs in Trail Towns and Hiker Services

On the Front page - https://whiteblaze.net/forum/content.php - Hostels and shuttles - Elmers and Laughing Hear are popular hostels. I don't know...

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Yesterday, 11:12

peakbagger replied to a thread Seasons? in General

I did a lot of my sections in September and October. I find weather patterns are more stable in the fall. Spring hikes are nice for green and did 6...

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Yesterday, 10:59

Maineiac64 replied to a thread Georgia section of the AT in General

It is a great section, lots of ups and downs, most of the stream crossings have bridges but a couple might involve some rock hopping; plenty of...

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Yesterday, 09:35

illabelle replied to a thread Seasons? in General

We have an upcoming hike in the Linville Gorge (NC). Reports say that a bridge is washed away, and you have to be prepared to wade or even SWIM...

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Yesterday, 08:45

JNI64 replied to a thread Seasons? in General

I like this, I got lucky one year on a week section through VA and timing was perfect for the buetiful colors ,fall smells and cool temp. Spring is...

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Yesterday, 07:50

JRushman replied to a thread Months suitable for hiking in General

Thanks for the replies

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Yesterday, 07:10

Traveler replied to a thread Seasons? in General

For me, my favorite time of year is late summer (Septemberish) through early spring (Aprilish) for both hiking and camping. Few insects to deal with,...

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08-14-2022, 22:21

gpburdelljr replied to a thread Smarter than the average bear. in General

Couldn’t get that link to work. This one does. https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/bear-series-part-one-a-bears-sense-of-smell.htm

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08-14-2022, 22:20

Bird Dawg started a thread Info on hostels and shuttles between Davenport Gap and Hot Springs in Trail Towns and Hiker Services

I'm doing a short section hike with two friends in mid-September. The plan is to stay in Hot Springs, catch a shuttle back to Davenport Gap and then...

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08-14-2022, 21:14

The Miracle Man replied to a thread Smarter than the average bear. in General

bear.org/senses-and-abilities

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08-14-2022, 20:16

The Miracle Man replied to a thread Smarter than the average bear. in General

nps.gov/yose/blogs/bear-series-part-one-a-bears-sense-of-smell-htm

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