English Stu
09-21-2007, 14:13
Hi,
In Sept/Oct 2004 I section hiked from Troutville VA to Mt Springer about 700 miles .I am thinking about doing the John Muir Trail in August a next year and then return to the AT for Sept/Oct .I just wonder from whereabouts, and in what direction ,I should take to continue my hike. I would like the best conditions so I don’t need much cold weather gear- I can go down to freezing point at night with my regular gear. I intend to complete the AT sometime so I don’t really want future complicated flip flops. I enjoy some company but not crowds. I usually tarp at Shelters. Easy access from the West coast is another consideration I am retired arborist so enjoy plants and wildlife ,if a bit of extra time is needed that is ok. I averaged 70 miles a week last time with a zero day each week though I did have two Hurricanes !I would appreciate ideas.
English Stu
In Sept/Oct 2004 I section hiked from Troutville VA to Mt Springer about 700 miles .I am thinking about doing the John Muir Trail in August a next year and then return to the AT for Sept/Oct .I just wonder from whereabouts, and in what direction ,I should take to continue my hike. I would like the best conditions so I don’t need much cold weather gear- I can go down to freezing point at night with my regular gear. I intend to complete the AT sometime so I don’t really want future complicated flip flops. I enjoy some company but not crowds. I usually tarp at Shelters. Easy access from the West coast is another consideration I am retired arborist so enjoy plants and wildlife ,if a bit of extra time is needed that is ok. I averaged 70 miles a week last time with a zero day each week though I did have two Hurricanes !I would appreciate ideas.
English Stu