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Jack Tarlin
02-05-2007, 20:02
This is a place where Whiteblaze folks who are actually on the Trail can check in periodically to say hello, leave a message, provide news on the Trail, tell us where they are, tell us if they need anything, or have any questions about the stretch that's coming up for them, etc.
I hope people check in now and again and let us know how they're doing!
Great idea. I'll be sure to check in from my section this summer. Thanks Jack
StarLyte
02-05-2007, 21:00
This is a place where Whiteblaze folks who are actually on the Trail can check in periodically to say hello, leave a message, provide news on the Trail, tell us where they are, tell us if they need anything, or have any questions about the stretch that's coming up for them, etc.
I hope people check in now and again and let us know how they're doing!
Yes!
Whiteblaze hikers....check in while hiking so we know your progress, for many reasons.
Not all hikers have trail journals.
Good luck to the class of 2007.
Good luck to Hammock Hanger this year! I am so excited for her!
Fly By Mike
02-05-2007, 22:11
A message from Mr Happy. He's happy to back on the trail after waiting out the cold weather for a spell even thought he's spending a very cold night tonight at Wesser Bald Shelter. Pleased the weather is going to be a little milder over the next few days.
galaleemc
02-05-2007, 22:26
Hi FBM
We will be anxious to hear about his and Zero's progress, we wondered if they started up again it was VERY cold here today. Did not want to be out for more than 5 minutes. Check out his photo in my gallery.
Jack great idea....I will keep checking here too for anyone in this area.
tiamalle
02-05-2007, 23:15
Hi FBM
We will be anxious to hear about his and Zero's progress, we wondered if they started up again it was VERY cold here today. Did not want to be out for more than 5 minutes. Check out his photo in my gallery.
Jack great idea....I will keep checking here too for anyone in this area.Zero and Joseph are both staying at Budget Inn tonight.
This is a place where Whiteblaze folks who are actually on the Trail can check in periodically to say hello, leave a message, provide news on the Trail, tell us where they are, tell us if they need anything, or have any questions about the stretch that's coming up for them, etc.
I hope people check in now and again and let us know how they're doing!
Good idea but perhaps you should have made it a sticky. That way it stays on top on the forum (I think)
Alligator
02-06-2007, 09:44
Good idea but perhaps you should have made it a sticky. That way it stays on top on the forum (I think)Yes, it would stay at the top. Not sure if he could have made it a sticky.
Yes that was a good idea. It is now a Sticky so it stays on top unless it turns into something other then what it was intended.
G.H.O.S.T.
02-07-2007, 15:33
Headed back to Damascus tomarrow and getting back on the trail on Friday. Good luck to everyone.
Stepping off in one week!!!!! WooHoo!!!
In case you miss the other posting, I met the last sobo from 2006 this morning at Fontana. Easy Feelin' looked great and was planning on a March 4th finish at Springer. Also met Osprey at Unicoi Gap heading North.
Hikerhead
02-23-2007, 20:43
Kerosen and myself met Easy Feeling in the Whites. He was the one that drew NEO's "I love Hilary" sign. Super nice dude. He knows how to take his time.
Pacific Tortuga
02-23-2007, 21:48
This is great, is it time to change the "2006 Progression" up top too ?
Nightwalker
02-25-2007, 14:05
I've been out already this year. I decided to wait a week or two for the stupid-cold stuff to go away. It did, and I'm headed back.
The night that I spent on Tray Mtn., it was near zero degrees and the wind was up around 40. Wow, but that was cold.
Anyway, just checking in. I'll see you folks out there onna trail.
Frank/Nightwalker
peter_pan
02-25-2007, 16:02
Best of luck 2007 Thru Hiker-Hangers...
Send PM if you need any JRB help on the trail this year....
See you at Trail Days.
Pan
Just a Hiker
02-25-2007, 16:24
Hello all! I wanted to check in and say hello. I can't believe it, but I had to come to Gatlinburg to get my shoes fixed. I tried to ski down Clingmans Dome on the ice and I tore my hiking sneaker nearly in two. I haven't seen but one hiker since NOC......I passed a guy named Zero my first day in the Smoky's. All is well and the Park is in good shape. Take care.
Just Jim
Grandma Dixie
03-05-2007, 11:17
Howdy all, I'm at Ron Haven's Budget inn right now, Franklin, NC. Changed my name to carefree. Hope to see you on the trail!
VictoriaM
03-08-2007, 16:37
I'm at the Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega right now with Duckwalk and Third Time's a Charm. Blissful and fam took off this morning heading south from Neels over Blood Mountain.
I'm staranded here for another day waiting for tendonitis of the foot (weird, huh?) to heal before I head on. It's funny, I made it up the approach trail barefoot with no problem, put on shoes because I had a little scrape and wanted top keep dirt out of it, and immediately hurt my foot. I bought some Montrails this morning, and they'll stay on until it warms up a bit, but as soon as it does I hope to get the shoes back off, at least part time. Duckwalk is also stranded here with a hurt knee, and will probably be leaving the day after tomorrow with me.
I'm at the Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega right now with Duckwalk and Third Time's a Charm. Blissful and fam took off this morning heading south from Neels over Blood Mountain.
I'm staranded here for another day waiting for tendonitis of the foot (weird, huh?) to heal before I head on. It's funny, I made it up the approach trail barefoot with no problem, put on shoes because I had a little scrape and wanted top keep dirt out of it, and immediately hurt my foot. I bought some Montrails this morning, and they'll stay on until it warms up a bit, but as soon as it does I hope to get the shoes back off, at least part time. Duckwalk is also stranded here with a hurt knee, and will probably be leaving the day after tomorrow with me.
It was after hiking barefoot that all my foot problems started. You may want to avoid that.
Best of luck Class of 2007! Ed & I are bummed that we couldn't join you, but we are following your posts here (thanks Jack), and through journals. If we can send you something, PM me. Stay warm! <hug>
Third Times A Charm
03-09-2007, 07:41
Third Times a Charm here, now that I reduced my pack weight to 36 pounds from 77, back to the trail at Hightower Gap. With a sore throat this morning.. Here I come Sassafras Mountain.
Lone Wolf
03-09-2007, 07:43
you could start blue-blazing by walking fs42 all the way to gooch gap. it's a nice grade all the way.:)
VictoriaM
03-09-2007, 22:59
Duckwalk and me are out of here in the morning, headed out from Woody Gap. We're both planning to try for Neels, but his knees are still aching and my foot isn't fully up to speed. I'll be slacking it, just to make sure I'm ok.
I'm itching to get back out! I knew I'd love being out there, but I didn't expect to love it this much.
G.H.O.S.T.
03-15-2007, 17:08
Stopped at HF to spend a few days with some family. Toothpick head on to PA to spend a week with his wife. Will get back on Saterday and meet Toothpick at the 501 shelter a week later
Knees and Kelly - starting on the approach trail TODAY!
In gatlinberg trying to figure out some shoe issues. Eveyone was down from the mt. till this morning hiding from the cold. Hope I get this crap figured out today!
hello to all! dont know if i met any of you i was just down for spring break section hiking Unicoi to Neels (4 days ...sigh) . If Wind-Up is around I know i met him, all other names elude me. faces i remember though. good luck, all.
Bare Bear
05-26-2008, 20:53
I met a nice kid in TN that was headed out to the hospital due to a copperhead bite on his bare foot.........he was back on the trail after two weeks from what I heard later.
Is anyone starting on June 16? I've got a permit for 24 days, ending on July 10. My partner can't make it and I'd like to meet others who will be on the trail. I'll be in Yosemite on Tuesday, June 15 to hang... I'd love to meet other hikers who are doing it.
Please contact me by phone if you want to try to meet on June 15 or 16 or even 17, perhaps at the ranger station, permit pick up.
Looking forward to the trail still!
Kira 808-777-0705
Wait, I seared for the JMT, but I see something at the top that says AT. This is for the John Muir Trail though... hmm...
berkshirebirder
06-10-2010, 20:11
Lost in cyberspace.