View Full Version : Starting My Thru-Hike from Amicalola on May 15th
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!!
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!
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