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hikejohn
02-07-2017, 18:55
is anyone planning AT thru hike for 2019 or 2020?
Yes. SOBO. I'll start within a day or two of the summer solstice on one of those years. Which year depends on when my 403b balance tells me I can retire. That looks like it could be as soon as Spring 2019 but could possibly be up to a year later than that.
gracebowen
02-07-2017, 20:05
Maybe. My start year depends on when my son graduates unless I go the year before. He told me I can go now as long as i stay for his birthday but im inclined to wait till hes 18. Im planning a flip flop from HF.
is anyone planning AT thru hike for 2019 or 2020?
No. Overcrowding closed the trail.
So, don't tell anyone that you are planning an AT thru hike.
Wayne
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hikejohn
02-08-2017, 16:05
haha. oh man. trying to find some nobos that wanna start in February.
haha. oh man. trying to find some nobos that wanna start in February.
Good luck with that. Go sleep outdoors tonight through the weekend in Virginia or northwards.
Wayne
hikejohn
02-09-2017, 15:05
gonna be tough fer sure.
LongBlaze2019
02-09-2017, 15:32
End of February 2019!!!!!
I got 2 years to get my ducks in a row
End of February 2019!!!!!
I got 2 years to get my ducks in a row
You better make sure your ducks have insulated snow boots and goose down puffy coats.
Wayne
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LongBlaze2019
02-09-2017, 15:37
You better make sure your ducks have insulated snow boots and goose down puffy coats.
Wayne
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My ducks will be plenty warm lol
Paying extra special attention to my winter gear [emoji4]
My ducks will be plenty warm lol
Paying extra special attention to my winter gear [emoji4]
I certainly hope so. Many here don't seem to have the proper respect for winter in the southern mountains.
Wayne
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LongBlaze2019
02-09-2017, 15:48
I certainly hope so. Many here don't seem to have the proper respect for winter in the southern mountains.
Wayne
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I have witnessed those winters and know how extreme they can get.
Good. You're cool. Help others to understand how the high ridges on the NC-TN border more closely resemble western Massachusetts than Hilton Head.
Wayne
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LongBlaze2019
02-09-2017, 17:02
Good. You're cool. Help others to understand how the high ridges on the NC-TN border more closely resemble western Massachusetts than Hilton Head.
Wayne
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Doesn't mean I won't have several questions and seek a lot of sound advice the next several months though. Their is always something to learn from someone else's experiences, both good and bad.
hikejohn
02-11-2017, 03:26
keep me posted longblaze. would be nice to not have to battle February alone.
LongBlaze2019
02-11-2017, 17:07
keep me posted longblaze. would be nice to not have to battle February alone.
I definitely will!
methodman
03-19-2017, 17:45
I am planning Feb, 2019. Include me also, please.
methodman
03-19-2017, 17:46
I forgot to mention, NOBO.
BamBam1352
03-21-2017, 07:56
As of right now my plan is start February of 2020. That's all depending on how this last few years of overseas working goes.
zyzzybalubah
03-23-2017, 18:18
Hi All. I'm new to the forum, so excuse me as I am still learning, but right now I'm planning a NOBO hike starting in March 2019. If anyone else is in the same boat I'd love to keep in touch and share resources... only two more years to plan it all out :)
Moving my 2018 attempt to 2019. Possibly open to 2020 if I really can't swing next year. Also planning a February start.
Starting NOBO in 2019. Also planning late February start.
gracebowen
10-27-2017, 09:19
2020 Harpers Ferry head start. Late April or early May.