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Fireplug
07-22-2016, 11:57
When's the class of 2017 forum open up????

Engine
07-22-2016, 12:39
Judging by the dates of the first posts in the 2016 forum I would guess anytime...

MN_Gneiss
07-22-2016, 16:15
Haha, glad I'm not the only one eagerly awaiting!

eabyrd1506
07-22-2016, 19:03
Planning for the class of 2024. Hopefully the swell will have ebbed by then. Starting my learning / planning now.

Christoph
07-23-2016, 18:33
Hoping for another attempt in '17. So far things are looking good, but life happens sometimes. Still as hopeful as my 1st attempt and I still want to see every blaze!

bobbyp68
07-25-2016, 13:39
NOBO March 1 2017. All my gear is purchased with exception of clothes and I'm am so ready to start!!


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hoozurmama
07-25-2016, 14:24
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one chomping at the bit. A couple hikers I'm following this year summited Katahdin recently and it started to feel real. Gear is down to fine tuning. Three shakedown hikes planned for the fall. Right now I'm focusing on physical training (weights, yoga, cardio, hiking of course). I'm NOBO from Springer March 27th.

JEgestad
07-26-2016, 02:30
gear is more or less done, just need some fine tuning on a few small trips, first day off work is March 25th, then where i take the plane to the US the 26 which hopefully makes me able to have the start date at Springer March 28th

work is already starting to just be some filler while i plan/do stuff for my trip

Feral Bill
07-26-2016, 10:53
I'll be doing a shakedown after labor day. Mid March i'll be off.

seoulstice
07-26-2016, 13:13
I have almost all of my gear, just waiting on my EE quilt and need to figure out stuff like clothing, first aid kit, etc. Have a one way ticket to ATL for March 15th 2017!

hoozurmama
07-26-2016, 18:50
Now I don't feel silly for already having my plane ticket for March!

Wackerman
07-26-2016, 23:58
Calls of 2017 NOBO early March 2017 start. Is it March, yet?

Wackerman
07-26-2016, 23:59
West Chester pa here,

bobbyp68
07-27-2016, 01:03
Columbia ms


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Breindy
07-27-2016, 09:04
I am also excited. I am planning to start the trail March 17. I have a few short trips planned just to test the gear that I have to make sure there will be no problems. Can't wait...

SaltLick
07-27-2016, 20:26
Starting April 3. Quitting my job the 31st and immediately heading out afterwards. Cant get here soon enough!

ryjohnson09
07-27-2016, 22:21
I just finished my NOBO hike earlier this month and I'm already jealous that you guys get to do it next year...wish I could always take 4 months off to hike the AT. Can't wait to follow your hikes!

jjozgrunt
07-28-2016, 02:47
I just finished my NOBO hike earlier this month and I'm already jealous that you guys get to do it next year...wish I could always take 4 months off to hike the AT. Can't wait to follow your hikes! RyNo followed your hike on youtube and it was an excellent source of information, especially for someone coming from overseas. Ticket booked and arriving Atlanta 10th Mar, stepping off on the 12th.

greensleep
07-28-2016, 09:31
Sobo June 15

Engine
07-28-2016, 10:18
Sobo June 15

If all goes as planned Caboose and I should be 5 days ahead of you (June 10). We'll try to leave some hungry black flies for your enjoyment. :banana

flibbit
07-31-2016, 16:45
I keep checking back in here and there to see when it will open! So excited to get started next Spring!

Fireplug
07-31-2016, 22:05
I'm so ready. I hated getting off the trail in June on my 135 mile shake down hike. If you wanna see it go to my YouTube channel

www.youtube.com/kissimmeesux

WiredMonk
08-04-2016, 15:28
Is anybody here doing a flip-flop? I'll hopefully run into some of the rest of you at some point, just looking to find fellow floppers to start with.

FiftyNine
08-04-2016, 16:05
Is anybody here doing a flip-flop? I'll hopefully run into some of the rest of you at some point, just looking to find fellow floppers to start with.

I'm planning a flip flop starting April 16th ( 255 days from today, 8-4-16)

WiredMonk
08-04-2016, 16:44
I'm planning a flip flop starting April 16th ( 255 days from today, 8-4-16)

I'm hoping they'll do the Flip Flop festival again next year in Harpers Ferry. If so, I'll be leaving the Sunday of whatever weekend that is, which might be the 16th if it follows this year.

Martzy
08-04-2016, 19:42
Bobbyp, if all goes as planned (you know, like it always does) we will be starting the same day! Can't wait to get out there!

bobbyp68
08-04-2016, 22:11
Bobbyp, if all goes as planned (you know, like it always does) we will be starting the same day! Can't wait to get out there!

Man I know how that is! Are you starting at the falls??


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Tolmann
08-05-2016, 12:56
I'm planning a flip flop starting April 16th ( 255 days from today, 8-4-16)
I'm also planning on starting around Flip-flop Festival time. Working on the logistics of the train-ride down from the Boston area.

WiredMonk
08-05-2016, 14:52
I'm also planning on starting around Flip-flop Festival time. Working on the logistics of the train-ride down from the Boston area.

I've never been a commuter train. Now you have me thinking about a change in travel plans!

WiredMonk
08-05-2016, 14:53
I've never been on a commuter train either...

trailmercury
08-05-2016, 15:10
NOBO 3/28...no approach trail!

hoozurmama
08-05-2016, 15:51
NOBO 3/28...no approach trail!
You are starting the day after me. I'm sure we will see each other on the trail. Good luck in your prep!

Guyler
08-07-2016, 13:42
NOBO mid March-April 1st!

TiHiker
08-07-2016, 14:28
Had planned to do a flip flop this year but stuff got (knee replacement last year) in the way. Next year it's Katie bar the door...flip flop from Springer 2 April. Got all excited last fall and over the winter, now in a bit of a lull and beating back the disappointment of having to wait. But come fall I'll be building up my distance hikes and as mentioned above "chomping at the bit" to go!!

AndyD
08-08-2016, 09:19
NOBO April 5th checking in... Starting the day after my 22nd, happy birthday to myself!

Fireplug
08-09-2016, 17:04
March 1st or the 18th. Depends if I want to go to trail days. If I do then March 18th. If not it's the first. I'm leaning more towards the first.

Martzy
08-09-2016, 17:21
Fireplug, I'm starting March 1st and I haven't tossed out the idea of hitching back to Damascus. Just an idea, don't let time be a constraint!

Fireplug
08-11-2016, 19:00
Fireplug, I'm starting March 1st and I haven't tossed out the idea of hitching back to Damascus. Just an idea, don't let time be a constraint!


Yeah I get the ride back to Damascus and all. But if I'm going to trail days I'd like it to be with the people I been seeing on the trail. But I did think of that. I'm still leaning towards the 1st. More time and not chancing a injury that could make Katadhin a time issue. I'm 90% sure it's March 1st.

bobbyp68
08-11-2016, 20:54
Yeah I get the ride back to Damascus and all. But if I'm going to trail days I'd like it to be with the people I been seeing on the trail. But I did think of that. I'm still leaning towards the 1st. More time and not chancing a injury that could make Katadhin a time issue. I'm 90% sure it's March 1st.

That's why I'm doing March the 1st ! Plenty of time and low miles to begin with to avoid injuries


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Sidetrail
08-12-2016, 11:41
I'm planning on April 5th. I'm hoping that mid-week is less crowded at Springer! Can't wait. Did a 65 mile checkout in MA last month and met lots from the class of 2016. They are having fun. I even got to experience some great trail magic.

aimeekg97
08-16-2016, 09:23
I would like to go southbound around the same time. Hit me up if you feel like connecting.

Thanks,
Aimee
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aimeekg97
08-16-2016, 09:24
Also, planning to head out in June, not sure of exact date yet though. Hit me up if you want to connect.
Aimee
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wtrenda
08-22-2016, 19:55
Sobo June 15

I have a June 10 start date as well. I hope your prep goes well and if you want to bounce ideas off each other, I would greatly appreciate the exchange.


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Shrewd
08-23-2016, 22:19
Early March NOBO for me, hopefully. I'm curious to see trail days but don't know when it is.
im leaving philly the last weekend in February and staying at my folks place for a day or a week or whenever before I head down to springer.

where can I find out about trail days, and the kickoff I've heard about?

wtrenda
08-23-2016, 22:20
Trail days is awesome. If you can time it well, be there for it. If not, make it there. Are you talking about the new-ish trail kick off in Bryson city?


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Fireplug
08-27-2016, 21:01
Early March NOBO for me, hopefully. I'm curious to see trail days but don't know when it is.
im leaving philly the last weekend in February and staying at my folks place for a day or a week or whenever before I head down to springer.

where can I find out about trail days, and the kickoff I've heard about?

i think trail days is the first weekend after Mother's Day. But double check that

SERocks
09-07-2016, 10:49
Plan on starting on or about April 28th, NOBO. Will Flip Flop if necessary. That decision will be made at Harper's Ferry. Feel like I am starting late and hopefully will run into some people, but due to my job, that is the best it will get. Considered starting in Harper's Ferry and flip flopping. Never really considered the SOBO option. Do not want to wait until mid June to hit the trail. Working on gear now and meal planning. Going to dehydrate a lot of my own food for dinners. Planning on dry breakfast and lunches at this point.

SueJhiker
10-16-2016, 17:07
Me too! I am planning on doing a thru hike when I retire. I am 55 now. Not sure if I can wait that long though! I live in Pennsylvania also.