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intrepid fool
04-28-2016, 19:45
I know it is a late start but I was hoping to avoid some of the early season snow as well as the crowds. I am a retired Marine and I am taking the 2189 mile challenge to raise money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. I won't post the link, as it might be frowned upon by moderators, but if anyone is interested in finding out more about it or donating shoot me a message. Hope to meet a lot of you out on the trail!

capehiker
04-28-2016, 19:54
Retired Coastie here. I start on Springer on the 14th. Our paths may cross at some point. I wish you the best.

intrepid fool
04-28-2016, 20:10
Absolutely!! Hope to see you out there!!

MrClahn
05-02-2016, 13:56
And i start from Amicalola on the 17th!

intrepid fool
05-06-2016, 22:43
Nice! I'm sure I will meet you as well.

twistwrist
05-08-2016, 10:02
I'll see you guys at Amicalola! Be sure to check out https://appalachiantrailclarity.com/2016/03/06/top-10-mistakes-new-thru-hikers-make/ as you make your final preparations. Cheers, y'all!

intrepid fool
05-09-2016, 09:43
Counting down the days! I can't wait to start this...and thanks for the links.


I'll see you guys at Amicalola! Be sure to check out https://appalachiantrailclarity.com/2016/03/06/top-10-mistakes-new-thru-hikers-make/ as you make your final preparations. Cheers, y'all!

0utlier
05-10-2016, 20:43
I'll be starting my annual 30 day hike at Fontana Dam on June 1. For those starting mid May we should cross paths. I'll be the short guy with a black ball cap wearing a blue exos 48 pack. See ya on the trail!

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intrepid fool
05-12-2016, 09:46
Two more days until I make the drive to Amicalola and time can't go by fast enough! Hurry up Saturday!

CarlZ993
05-13-2016, 16:11
Good luck on your hike.

capehiker
05-13-2016, 16:39
Two more days until I make the drive to Amicalola and time can't go by fast enough! Hurry up Saturday!

I'm on the train down to GA now!

intrepid fool
05-14-2016, 18:52
Sweet! I am actually a day behind due to a problem with my truck this morning, but I am driving to Amicalola tomorrow, hiking the approach trail Monday, and setting off from Springer on Tuesday...one day behind my original plan.

intrepid fool
05-14-2016, 18:52
Thank you!

Christoph
05-15-2016, 11:16
Good luck!! I started last year on April 19th and ran into very few crowds and just missed the Damascus party by 2 days (intentionally). You should have a pretty good weather and people start. Again good luck and hope ya make it! I didn't but I'm retired Air Force so I'll leave it at that. Hahaha