View Full Version : Anyone else get excited because they thought this was a class on thruhiking?
Speaking of which, if anyone wants to form a group and spend a couple nights out on a trail somewhere in prep PM me! Totally flexible and would love to work with people's schedule/ location.
I totally thought it was a class too! LOL.
I like your prep hike idea, unfortunately I live in MN, but good luck on finding partners!
in 1978 I took a backpacking class at a community college - it was trendy at the time
QHShowoman
11-16-2015, 15:31
REI often offers workshops on planning a thru-hike or long distance backpacking trip.
Also, there are a couple of courses on thru-hiking you can pay to take like:
http://www.appalachiantrailschool.com/
http://www.warrendoyle.com/ATI.html
This is not an endorsement of any of the above...just offering them up for info.
Hikingmaddie
11-16-2015, 15:43
im in gainesville too and would be down for a few overnight trips at some point!
CAn't wait to get started with my hike. Winding down with work as I retire in 45 days. Have all my supply boxes ready for my wife to mail to me. A few last minute items to take care of. I start Feb 29th. See you on the trail.
You are getting a nice, early start! Well the nicest thing I can say is that I hope it goes so well for you that you don't see me on the trail. :)
AtWokman
11-16-2015, 22:26
I'm down for a prep trip... Approach Trail to Neels gap... Or neels gap to Addis gap. Preferably the latter.
REI often offers workshops on planning a thru-hike or long distance backpacking trip.
Also, there are a couple of courses on thru-hiking you can pay to take like:
http://www.appalachiantrailschool.com/
http://www.warrendoyle.com/ATI.html
This is not an endorsement of any of the above...just offering them up for info.
REI classes are quite expensive. The last I checked it was about $250 for a one night trip
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i dont need someone to teach me how to walk. The trail gon take care of you one way or another. That being said when i first saw it i did indeed think it was a course of some sort.
AlyontheAT2016
11-17-2015, 14:18
I would love to get together with a group for a shakedown hike. PM me!
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JustaTouron
11-17-2015, 16:24
Who needs a class? I watched the outstanding movie a walk in the woods, I am now feel fully prepared fot my thru hike. Movie provides all the info anyone would need. :-)
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Now those are some Class A famous last words.
Will PM you immediately!
CAn't wait to get started with my hike. Winding down with work as I retire in 45 days. Have all my supply boxes ready for my wife to mail to me. A few last minute items to take care of. I start Feb 29th. See you on the trail.
That's so cool to celebrate your retirement that way. Way to go! Enjoy your hike!