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- GA to NC and Smokey Mountain Sections questions (12 replies)
- Shin Splints...What have I done!? (8 replies)
- Where to stay / resupply around roan mountain or elk park (5 replies)
- Shelter Privies (21 replies)
- Cheapest place to buy gear? (18 replies)
- Best Field Guides... (10 replies)
- Starting Section Hike in Hot Springs (1 replies)
- What is Aquamira Shelf life? (4 replies)
- Vitamins/pills (18 replies)
- Around what time of the year does attempting a NOBO hike become unreasonable? (11 replies)
- How important is odor proof? (12 replies)
- Tyvek or Plastic Under Your Tent (41 replies)
- Food bag (20 replies)
- Hammock camping - please enlighten me (24 replies)
- Ice trail on Clingman's Dome (7 replies)
- Preventing shoe size change over the course of a thru? (12 replies)
- Georgia temperatures May 20- June 1 (6 replies)
- How dangerous are moose? (35 replies)
- Do I need more than a softshell/rain jacket April 18-May 8 Springer to Damascus. (7 replies)
- Sleeping bag for late april start (7 replies)
- Summer Sleeping Bags for NC higher altitudes in June, July, or August (3 replies)
- Trail conditions between U.S. 30 and Pine Grove Furnace park? (5 replies)
- Is Dicks Creek the only maildrop between Unicoi and Winding Stairs? (4 replies)
- 441 (5 replies)
- closest shelter to a road in Shenandoah (13 replies)
- Ease of resupply (10 replies)
- How to check historical weather averages (13 replies)
- Osprey Atmos 65 Backpack (30 replies)
- Any Problems Crossing Kennebec River near Caratunk Maine (8 replies)
- Late APR Weather & Trail Conditions @ Harpers Ferry? (5 replies)
- Section Hiking Dickey Gap to Pearisburg, June 15 - 22 (3 replies)
- Tenting vs. Shelters (63 replies)
- marmot customer service (2 replies)
- Windscreens? (12 replies)
- Summer Sleeping Bag (6 replies)
- Blue Ridge, GA to Springer Mtn (9 replies)
- soy free (11 replies)
- Section hike New England Aug-Sept (16 replies)
- dropout % (35 replies)
- Food safety prep (2 replies)
- Why no section hiker section? (14 replies)
- Copied to SF:Suggestions on how to carry travel guitar with me? (1 replies)
- Camping along BRP and Skyline Drive (4 replies)
- First time hiking the AT questions (11 replies)
- NC AT - Fontana to Dick's Creek Gap - Seeking Shuttle and Trip Tips (3 replies)
- Pecks vs Tri-Corner Knob: Tenting (7 replies)
- Will I be warm enough? (23 replies)
- How to get home once we're done... (16 replies)
- Franklin, NC shuttle (3 replies)
- Suggestions for winter Camp pants (17 replies)
- iPhone Apps (1 replies)
- Obituary: "Crazy Hazel"--Class of 1986 (3 replies)
- Trail Conditions in Connecticut (4 replies)
- Options in Rangeley ME ? (15 replies)
- Hiking 40-50 miles into Damascus North or South for Trail Days (8 replies)
- Trekking Poles are failing, need suggestions. (23 replies)
- Public Transportation Pt Clinton to Hamburg & Cabelas (15 replies)
- Food bag vs. canister - Seems to me a canister has more pro's than con's? (20 replies)
- Sleeping Bag REG vs LONG (9 replies)
- Joyce and Sally shuttles (8 replies)
- what is stealth camping (25 replies)
- Big Agnes Fly Creek 1 Platinum Tent OPINIONS? (20 replies)
- Temps for Late April Deep Gap to Neels Gap (2 replies)
- Ridgelines and waterproofing (6 replies)
- Aqua Mira or Filter: Harper's Ferry to Mass./VT (18 replies)
- Northern Lights (5 replies)
- Smokies Through Hiker Registration ??? (28 replies)
- Best section to hike mid-July?? (13 replies)
- Replacement Shoes: Buy Now or Later? (17 replies)
- no hammock. no tent. thoughts? (27 replies)
- Tipping/Donations (23 replies)
- need a camp site between low gap and blue mountain shelters (8 replies)
- Training for 2014 Thru-Hike (24 replies)
- GSMNP-tent or no tent? (20 replies)
- Hiking aps for iphone (8 replies)
- Bly Gap/ USFS 71 (4 replies)
- How long to cross the Smokies.. (27 replies)
- Unable to make shelter in Smokies (41 replies)
- Smoky Mts AT Thru-hike permit problem (1 replies)
- Stove in checked luggage not allowed? (34 replies)
- Cheoah Bald: Water Source? (16 replies)
- Water containers (11 replies)
- Good recommendation for tarp and quilt (7 replies)
- Resupply Data by Baltimore Jack (9 replies)
- insulation layer (2 replies)
- just got food stolen by bear on cowrock mountain Georgia (29 replies)
- Do you have to stay at shelter? (7 replies)
- Hiking in snow (12 replies)
- Maildrop VS. Mail Services?? (8 replies)
- 4 day hike Shenandoah National Park suggestions (12 replies)
- Thru Shoe (6 replies)
- Whats a good getting off point 50 or so miles north of Unicoi? (4 replies)
- Need help figuring out a jumping out spot north of Hot Springs NC (2 replies)
- Section Hiking (5 replies)
- current new england trail conditions (4 replies)
- Dragon Tooth (24 replies)
- Handgun carry on AT (79 replies)
- noob question (9 replies)
- What do you do with your hiking clothes at night? Any good tips? (25 replies)
- Candy, oatmeal and bars at MOuntain Crossings (4 replies)
- Two questions for thru-hike alumni ... regarding the physical trail? (11 replies)
- Best 2 night Appalachian Trail hike near Smoky Mountains/Cherokee National Forest (18 replies)
- Carter Gap Shelter vs Betty Creek (11 replies)
- Down Sleeping Back Question (16 replies)
- NOBO Thru-hiker starting date (2 replies)
- Holly Inn, Mount Holly springs PA (3 replies)
- Ridge line for tarps (8 replies)
- Evernew 2L Hydration Bag (12 replies)
- Where do you check for the temperature? (13 replies)
- Harpers Ferry to Thorntons Gap (0 replies)
- Water for Rice Field Shelter (2 replies)
- Camp site around Woody's Gap? (19 replies)
- Resupply at fontana dam (16 replies)
- Standing Indian Campground to The AT (12 replies)
- Early spring section Erwin-Pearisburg weather? (7 replies)
- Hiking entire Shenandoah AT - North to South or South to North? (8 replies)
- 1st Timer: Need Help (7 replies)
- North or South from Pearisburg, VA (3 replies)
- Another newbie with questions... (20 replies)
- Some of the BETTER trail Journals for 2013 NOBO thrus? (1 replies)
- May start (5 replies)
- Sober Hike info (9 replies)
- Permits? (5 replies)
- Fontana Dam - NewFound Gap (14 replies)
- Fleece Jacket weight (17 replies)
- Army Slepping Bag (16 replies)
- difference between these two jackets? (2 replies)
- preparation (4 replies)
- Mobile rate? (11 replies)
- Black flies (19 replies)
- Was planning a 5 day trip in GSMNP this weekend, roads are closed, need suggestions. (10 replies)
- Hammond Hollow Trail or other options to split Daleville to VA 614 into 2 pieces (14 replies)
- Am I carrying too little (no sleeping bag, etc) and what clothing? (27 replies)
- sleeping Bags (10 replies)
- 100 Mile Wilderness in September (5 replies)
- Cold feet wet shoes (19 replies)
- Taking care of "business" in TN/NC - What do you do? (18 replies)
- Postholer Trail Journals & SPOT Signals (8 replies)
- Tarp Colors for Hiking on the Appalachian Trail (27 replies)
- Winding Stair Gap to Hot Springs (4 replies)
- Any snow to speak of in MD? (2 replies)
- Winter Hike of Smart Mountain, NH - This Weekend (3 replies)
- Food at Neels Gap/Mountain Crossings (54 replies)
- parking for neels gap to deep gap section (6 replies)
- like to know? (0 replies)
- Desperately Seeking Shade (9 replies)
- Seafood (37 replies)
- GSMNP is there a way to hike the AT though it without having to stay at shelters (28 replies)
- Hiking from Springer Mountain for roughly 2 two weeks (12 replies)
- starting after the March/April traffic jam (9 replies)
- Sleeping pad questions (24 replies)
- CT to Katahdin (13 replies)
- Trail runners or waterproof boots for snow hiking (15 replies)
- transport to harrisburg, va (2 replies)
- Thru hikers (9 replies)
- Spring VA-AT hikes and clothing recomendations (1 replies)
- Section hike from Grayson park, va. southward for 5 days. (advice needed) (14 replies)
- October Section Hike in Georgia (Springer to Standing Indian) (9 replies)
- Neels Gap to Deep Gap (4 replies)
- Thornton's Gap, SNP (4 replies)
- GA Section Hike Early March: What to Expect (18 replies)
- Issues logging in and getting logged out when clicking "Todays Posts" (4 replies)
- Sheltowee Trace trail angels? Anybody live near London? (9 replies)
- spring conditions in Pennsylvania (19 replies)
- average weight for a 40 day section hike? (17 replies)
- Pre GSMNP printer locations. (31 replies)
- Food and Fruit (31 replies)
- Bear Canister still needed in GA (11 replies)
- Thru-Hiking Traditions (52 replies)
- E85 in a alcohol stove (32 replies)
- Camping and Water at Woody Gap (3 replies)
- Petzel CORE usb chargeable battery (31 replies)
- AT friendly shoe companies? (17 replies)
- Current conditions around Jerry Cabin (27 replies)
- Camping at Gooch Gap, USFS 42 (9 replies)
- AT Profile Maps (3 replies)
- Preparing a tarp?? (1 replies)
- Fontana Dam (4 replies)
- When to Start? (Winter weather 2012-13) (8 replies)
- reccomended part of the trail for June-July 2013? (10 replies)
- NoBo Temp questions June (rain q's, day/night temps) (8 replies)
- Mid-April Start, Gloves Needed? (13 replies)
- Is a quilt a good option for me? April 1 NOBO (7 replies)
- Shorter hikes (16 replies)
- NOBO hike - What are the hardest sections, the first? (26 replies)
- Fontana lake to hot springs hike (5 replies)
- Neels Gap Resupply (26 replies)
- New Hike from Front Royal to Harper's Ferry (11 replies)
- 2013 or 2014??? (23 replies)
- Mitts for sales (1 replies)
- Snow In Salisbury, Ct??? (1 replies)
- Really need help on Long Underwear (3 replies)
- +/- 25 mile weekend section hike (13 replies)
- Resupplying on fuel for MSR Whisperlite (4 replies)
- Crampons/Micro Spikes on AT starting March 8 (5 replies)
- Recommended midlayer top for April 1 start from Springer - fleece or down? (24 replies)
- Long Underwear pant (6 replies)
- Section hiking the AT with a 10-year-old (17 replies)
- Where Will I End Up? (3 replies)
- Latest start date for NOBO...earliest for SOBO!? (17 replies)
- Mandatory Bear Cannister? (16 replies)
- Good zero day schedules? (28 replies)
- AT&T cellular service at Pine Grove Furnace State Park? (9 replies)
- Tarps and Weather (1 replies)
- Compression bags/stuff sacks/dry bags??? (18 replies)
- Clothing Additions for Fall Hiking (6 replies)
- Fontana. Drop box or resupply? (18 replies)
- preferred stove (21 replies)
- NC/TN/Southern VA section hike (11 replies)
- Requesting Info on Middle VA Section Hike (16 replies)
- New sleeping bag type (8 replies)
- Shenandoah Huts (57 replies)
- Stove comparison (2 replies)
- Dick's Dome to Bears Den in a day (17 replies)
- thermolite reactor instead of sleeping bag (18 replies)
- Day Hike: Clingmans Dome to Davenport Gap? (12 replies)
- June in Springer (4 replies)
- Zero Days (26 replies)
- Help out a newbie with food and recipes? (plus - fishing?) (3 replies)
- First post and a list of my gear I need opinions and advice! (8 replies)
- Resupply question (6 replies)
- What should I be doing to prepare? (21 replies)
- grayson highlands snow? (9 replies)
- Best section for a beginner (who has LOTS of outdoor experience - canoing) (13 replies)
- Warm layer, have REI Kimtah rain jacket (4 replies)
- Is the AT safe for a 18 year old solo female? (51 replies)
- Rain Pants (9 replies)
- Sleeping bag for April section hike? (8 replies)
- Roan/Hump Mountain in June (25 replies)
- Smokies in May (6 replies)
- Shenandoah in June? (9 replies)
- External Pack (16 replies)
- Mystery Ranch Packs (13 replies)
- Long Mountain Wayside Parking (6 replies)
- Vermont in May (19 replies)
- Southern Half (9 replies)
- Year of guidebook matter? (6 replies)
- Best section in Mid-May? (22 replies)
- boil in pouch (5 replies)
- section hike week of march 11 (5 replies)
- Down to last Item (4 replies)
- Hiking after cataract surgery (5 replies)
- Distance in two month (9 replies)
- Recommendation of Where to Start (11 replies)
- Bleach ??? (56 replies)
- Where should I buy all my equipment? (44 replies)
- Hiking the trail out of anger or frustration with life? (76 replies)
- Trekking Tent question (5 replies)
- Large footprint on Z-packs Hexamid tent - Problems on trail? (4 replies)
- food bags ?? (7 replies)