2009 Thru-Hike Registry

[blackyjones]

i never reallized how many more nobo's there are than us sobo's, im jealous that you all get to leave that much earlier and that you finish on katahdin whereas we finish on springer... but ill be happy to not battle the crowds too

[Red Hat]

Oh, here's the McDonalds secret for thru hikers. The double cheesburger has the highest fat, calorie, and protein per cost of anything. More than the fish, chicken, nuggets, or other burgers. Plus it's a dollar each. Then get a large fry, because per cost it's also the highest of the three fry options. Typical lunch was 4 double cheeseburgers, large fry, and sweet tea. Less than $10 and something like 5k calories. Just thought I would share this since we spant many hours one day figuring it out. Some of my buddies did what they called the "dollar menu challenge" which is eating at least one of everything on the dollar menu.

[Red Hat]

Trail Name: waiting to be given one on the trail
Direction: Southbound
Start Date:Mid-late may. whenever they open baxter this year
Approach trail: i have no idea what this means... any help?

For those starting in the south, there is a trail from Amicola to Springer which some folks hike and some don't, just hiking from a parking lot up .9 mi to Springer instead. For SOBOs, such as yourself, there are several options. You can hike the Hunt trail up to Katahdin (which is probably the most popular way) or you can do another trail such as Abol or even the Knife's Edge (mostly crazy people do this one).

[dangle86]

Trail name: Dangle
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Middle of March
Approach Trail: Yes

[Bloomer]

Start end Feb depending on weather.... look forward to sleeping well past dawn while I get my trail legs back ....

[Pound Hound]

Maybe we'll see you there. Don't wake us if we're sleeping in...Feb is still hibernation season.

[Madd Foxx]

Trail Name Rattler
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date Mid Feb
Approach Trail - yes or no Undecided

[kidneys]

Trail Name: kidneys
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start: Not Sure late Feb.-late Mar.
Approach Trail: Maybe



Not sure if I want to beat the rush or come in after it, retired so start date flexible. I live 50 miles from Amicalola Falls and plan on a early Dec. hike on the first 6 sections to N.C. I have been backpacking around Lake Lanier lately with pack and most of everthing I need.

[hilbert]

Trail Name: tbd
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start: Last weekend in March or the first weekend in April.
Approach Trail: Sure

[DTG]

Trail Name :TBC
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date : 18 March (ish)
Approach Trail - yes or no: yes; surely doesnt bode well for a thru if you dodge the approach!

been lurking for a while and got so much help from it and really glad to see a few brits trying for it too
reaally cant wait!

[DTG]

despite the location im a west country boy too - SOMERSET - so glad to have a familiar accent on the walk!

[Sweet Tooth]

Trail Name :Sweet Tooth
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date : 18 March (ish)
Approach Trail - yes or no: yes


I'm soaked!:sun

[Mountain H20]

Trail Name: Mountain H20
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 18ish
Approach Trail - yes or no: yes


it'll be hella fun! i've been planning/researching for more than 3-4 months now. i cant wait to meet everyone

[RojoGrande]

Trail Name: Calcaneous
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: Early June
Approach Trail - yes

[atsent]

Trail Names: Crankybutt and Poopsicle (we get grumpy at each other, but it's all in good fun)
Direction: SOBO
Starting Date: July 1 or a week before

We're excited! :banana

[Bare Bear]

Hey KIDNEY, I was just up there last month. Have you camped at the closed park at the SE ? end. It is near where the guy has the million dollar land locked sail boat.

[blazechaser]

Finally retiring after 46 years & going to take that long walk I've been dreaming about forever. Planning to start my NOBO March 23 at Amicalola Falls.

BlazeChaser

[bigtup]

Trail Name: Bigtup
Direction: SOBO
Start Date: Mid June
Approach Trail....yes

can't wiat

[slimsalmon]

Trail Name: Bodega
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Apr1
Approach Trail....probably

[blackbird04217]

Trail name: Blackbird - for now
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Middle/Late March
Approach Trail: Probably

---------

I figured I'd sign myself up since I did make the decision to fully commit for it, however finances will be all that stands in my way from here until then I need to get enough money for the trip, and to pay off loans while I am on the trip... If money issues flow correctly, (working two full time jobs at the time), then I will be ready to go.

[efinmirical]

Trail name: dj dude
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: sometime in April
Approach trail: i have no idea what this means, but sure why not.

ive been thinking about this for quite some time. friends of mine advised that i start researching asap. so here i am, heeding their advise.

[SonrisaJo]

Trail name: None yet! We'll see.
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: mid-June
Approach trail: Let's hope so.

I've been dreaming of this since 3rd grade and finally the timing works out! I'm super excited. Any SOBOs feel free to contact me here or on AIM: FlyEmuFly.

[5-String]

Trail Name: 5-String
Direction: NOBO-SOBO
Estimated Start Date : Feb 2009
Approach Trail - Undecided

Thru-hiked the AT north bound in 2007. I enjoyed thru hiking the AT so much in 2007 that I have decided to yo-yo (GA-ME-GA) the trail this coming year. I carry a travel banjo with me, so if anyone out there is planning on carring a guitar, mandolin, or fiddle with them and enjoys playing bluegrass music needs to contact me. What better way to hike the Appalachian Trail then to play appalachian mountain music along the way.

[lrosier]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: 4/13/08
Approach Trail - yes probably

[JaniMichaels]

Trail Name: none yet
Direction: nobo
Start Date: late February
Approach Trail: no

[kayak karl]

Trail name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Jan 1 2009
Approach trail: Yes

[Bare Bear]

Somebody has to take the trail name: None Yet
It will go well with those famous folks: Just Janice, Just Dave, etc. VETO was another great one for vetoing so many trail names.

[alilee12]

Trail Name: none yet...name me
Direction: NOBO
Approx Start Date:March 14
Approach Trail: Yes

[mountain squid]

Over 200 and still counting...207 at the moment...

If you've changed anything or if I've made any errors, let me know so I can update.

Good Luck everyone!!!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[steadfast]

Trail Name - Steadfast
Direction - Nobo
Estimated Start Date - February 14
Approach Trail - Yes

[ATX-Hiker]

Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: February 26, 2009
Approach Trail: I think so

See yall out there

[Jacob626]

Trail Name: TBA (Drumroll, please)
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Feb. 1st(ish)
Approach: Yes
Hometown: Boston, MA

[Serial 07]

just so you know, there's already a TBA...and she's a trip...i would come up with something else...

;)

[Lone Wolf]

just so you know, there's already a TBA...and she's a trip...i would come up with something else...

;)

she thinks you're hot stuff there sailor :)

[Serial 07]

lol...man, i miss ya wolfie...you were on top of that one...:)

[thunderspeedfire]

Don't listen to jacob 626, poor lil guy can't think so well, I'll give him a good name like mine. We're partners (hiking).

Name: Thunderspeedfire (its all one word, that's important)
Start Date: Early February ( Haven't made travel plans yet)
Approach trail: Yes

[pAwb8782]

Hello everyone, cannot wait to see you all out on trail!!!
I'll be leaving Springer Mountain on the 28th of March. I do not plan on doing the approach.

-Dustin

[greendf]

David Green, no trail name yet. Maybe Georgiapine, but that has yet to be decided. I am heading out early to mid May, 2009. Hope to finish around the end of August. Open to anybody joining. Thanks, David

[libjay]

Trail Name: TBD
Dir: NOBO
Date: March 1st
Approach: Yes

Im so damn stoked I can hardly contain myself.

[Serial 07]

i love reading this thread...


Im so damn stoked I can hardly contain myself.


i'm barely under control and i have an idea of what's coming...

some of this: :banana

some of that: :sun

lotsa these: :D

and i'm sure i'll get this as well: :bse

[Tuna]

Trail Name: Sniggs
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: Early March
Approach Trail: Yes

Can't wait to get out there. See you all on the trail!

[Cool AT Breeze]

Hey Serial when are you comming down?

[kidneys]

Bare Bear lots of boats in the mud all over lake, it's down 20ft. I hope to section hike, approach to Springer and back in Jan. then the next couple sections, before starting in late April.

[Steve33]

Trail Name don't have one yet
Direction NOBO
Estimated Start Date April 10, 2009
Approach Trail - yes
Hometown - Glens Falls, NY

[SENRABJOE]

Trail Name Senrab
Direction-Upright, its the only way to hike
Estimated start date 3/10/09.
Approach Trail- Yes, maybe I'll approach quietly
Hometown- Plymouth IN

If we can't have fun at what we are doing, WHY DO IT?

[MBinTN]

Trail Name: N/A
Direction: SOBO
Start Date: August 7 +/- 3 days
Approach: up Abol, down Hunt
Hometown: Nashville, TN

I attemepted a SOBO in 2007. I hiked 400 miles before I got off. I'm hoping to complete the hike this time.

On this hike I will:
Pack Lighter
Start Hiking Before Noon
Not Zero for a Week
Will not Fall Madly in Love with my Hiking Partner (getting married to him in '09)
Take more pictures
Eat Less Black flies
Make it to Georgia!

[driftabit]

Trail Name: Benji
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Apr. 12
Approach Trail - oh sure

[rusty075]

Just realized that I've been subscribed to this thread for months, but never actually posted my info. Here goes:

Trail Name: Trusty
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 17
Approach Trail: Depends on my transportation to the trailhead. Did it back in '06 and don't have a strong opinion on doing it again or not.

[riverroyer]

Trail name: riverchef
NOBO
Trailhead start
February 21 or 22, 2009
I'm free, no more business, no job, no wife, no kids to care for and enough $ to do this, I am stoked and getting in shape.

[Doubletime]

Trail name: TBD
Dir. NOBO
Approach trail: Why not!
Start date: 3-4-09
See ya out there.

[nyushka42]

I left the trail in mid may 2006 due to injury right over the border of NC, near Franklin on the approach to Standing Indian Mt. Getting back on around April 27 or 28th and heading north once more.

Advantages over last time: Weigh 65 lbs less, much better shape physically, have better equipment, more $, and actually have a clue of what I'm getting into this time around. Can't wait to get going again.

See you out there.

["Cat"]

Trailname: "Cat"
Direction; NoBo
Date; Feb. 26th
Approach Trail "AFSP"

Will be hiking with another person, meeting in "AFSP" on the 26th. Plan to thru-hike, as long as it takes, take my time and smell the flower's!

[Bear Claw]

Trailname: Bear Claw
Direction; NoBo
Date; Feb. 18th
Approach Trail. AFSP

First time can't wait.

[Dialeight44]

Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 24, 2009
Approach Trail: Yes

Counting the days!!

Dialeight44

[Gumpa]

Trail Name: Gumpa
Direction: NOBO
Start date: March 17
Approach Trail: Yes


3 months to go!

Gumpa

[Pickleodeon]

trail name: Pickle
nobo
Starting first or second week of March
approach trail: yes

[Skinner]

Trail Name: TBD
NOBO
Start Date: Mid March
Approach Trail: Yes


Hi all, I fisrt jumped on the trail 25 years ago, and got pulled off by LIFE. Looking forward to giving it another shot. See you on the trail.

[Freeze]

Trail Name: Freeze
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Feb 15
Approach Trail: Yeya

:banana

[minnesotasmith]

Faithwalker and I will start our thruhike tomorrow, 12/20. We're still doing the Pinhoti first right before. Rough estimate is we'll hit Amicalola about Jan. 30th.

Yeah, it'll be cold some, but at least the drought along the GA/NC section of the AT sounds over.

[Rockhound]

anyone leaving mid to late march or very early April, try not to miss the 1st annual Standing Bear Hostel hoedown, jamboree and hootenanny Earth Day extravaganza. good food, good music, good people and good times. It will be happening on Monday, April 20th 2009. Other details will be forthcoming.

[dgp17]

NOBO
Feb 20
yes
Starkville MS

[Hrzechman4]

Trail Name - TBA
Direction - NoBo
Estimated Start Date - March 1st
Approach Trail - Most Likely

[kayak karl]

Faithwalker and I will start our thruhike tomorrow, 12/20. We're still doing the Pinhoti first right before. Rough estimate is we'll hit Amicalola about Jan. 30th.

Yeah, it'll be cold some, but at least the drought along the GA/NC section of the AT sounds over.
will you be at the New Years eve party?

[lunatic]

Trailname: lunatic
Direction: NoBo
Date: Feb. 26th
Approach Trail: yes
Location: NYC

Thanks to all who post here. This site has been an amazing resource over the past few months as I've been making my plans and deciding on gear.

[wikea1]

t-name: none
direction: towards maine!
date: late march
approach trail: perhaps

[Nuts]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: SoBo
Estimated Start Date: June 14th from Katahdin
Anyone looking for a hiking partner?

[partinj]

Trail Name : Easy Gone's
Direction NOBO
EST:Feb 4
Approach Trail ?
My Trail Journals Link http://www.trailjournals.com/journals.cfm?year=2009

[Cheese Curd]

Trail Name: Cheese Curd
Direction: SOBO
ESD: May 30

Looking for others starting around this time heading SOBO... Send me a message if you are in this category...

Good luck all and see you in just a few months!

[Aiwix]

Hey,

All those NOBO's in the class of 2009, got to say hi. I am sure I will pass you. Right now on my thruhike, I am only in NJ. So, if you plan on starting your hike before say, June, I will most likely still be on the trail. HA. Good luck on all your hikes.

~Z

PS. Please pack out what you pack in.

[Balding Runaway]

Heya,

I'm going to give the AT a shot following a piece I hiked in Summer 08. If I can sell my house... haha.. or at least rent it. Ditto on the post above, "Counting the days!!"

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 2
Approach Trail: no

[Wyrm]

Trail Name: Wyrm
Direction: SOBO
Start Date: 2/13/09
Approach Trail: no

Continuing my SOBO hike from Appalachian Train Station, NY. I had to leave the trail in 9/08 due to lack of funds.

See: http://www.trailjournals.com/Wyrm/

[Highway Man]

Trail Name : Highway Man
Direction: GAME
Trail Start Time: April 30, 2009
Approach Trail: Not sure yet

I'm thankful for the information about a thru hike from this website. I've
decided it is the time for me to get reorientated after a mid life
crisis, and having been a highway design engineer for more than two
decades. I don't feel I have too much enthusiasm in it. I talked to my
manager a few months ago regarding a quit or leave of absence when
I start the thru hike in April. The arrangement will be finalized before
I leave. An Amtrak ticket was purchased departing from Newark Penn Sation
to Gainesville, GA on April 29, 2009. I'm still determined to do it
despite the more than average raise I received today.
Life is just too short. Now I'm looking for some real good time for myself.
Thank everybody who contributed helpful knowledge about this adventure.

P.S. I know I can't quit till it's done.

[lycurgus2653]

Trail name: none yet
Direction: NOBO
Start date: March 1st - 15th (won't be sure of exact date until Feb)
Approach Trail: Yes

[thruhiker101]

Trail Name TBD
Direction NOBO
Start Date March 18... figured id start hung over to give the rest of ya a head start jk

Former Marine cant wait to hit the trail and get the hell outta dodge (NJ)

see ya guys out there

OOH RAH

[jaystooge]

Trail Name : TBD
Direction: NOBO
Trail Start Time: March 9th, 2009
Approach Trail: As it stands now, yes.

[Chicken Feathers]

Trail Name TBD
Direction NOBO
Start Date March 18... figured id start hung over to give the rest of ya a head start jk

Former Marine cant wait to hit the trail and get the hell outta dodge (NJ)

see ya guys out there

OOH RAH
If you need shuttle help let me know. [email protected]

[OverLoad]

Trail Name OverLoad
Direction NoBo
Estimated Start Date Feb 15th or so
Approach Trail - yes

Plan on starting out very slow (5 miles per day or so) and increase mu speed as my body hardens.

[Knees]

I'm in for '09!

Trailname: Knees
Direction: GAME
Start: April--the usual hike into Trail Days time. Exact date TBD.
Approach Trail: Always

I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends and making new ones, as always!

[TEXMAN]

Trailname: TEXMAN
Going NOBO
Starting on 15 Feb
Approach trail, probably not\ depends on group I meet on the 14th at the Hikers Hostel


I've got my plans made, my gear bought, my wife convinced I'm going and I have a total disregard for the weather ...Yes I know I will be cold - let's see who wins me or Old Man Winter

Hiking alone but I will try and find someone who is going at my pace and can tolerate me around.

See all y'all on the trail
TEXMAN

[Captain]

i think everyone from white blaze should wear a white bandanna on their left upper arm, like either choose a bandanna that is white or carry another. that way we know each other from the rest of the crowd, or heck i volunteer to design and make them to whoever will wear them

this might be seen as off topic but this is meant solely for 2009 thrus so it fits i think

[KG4FAM]

i think everyone from white blaze should wear a white bandanna on their left upper arm, like either choose a bandanna that is white or carry another. that way we know each other from the rest of the crowd, or heck i volunteer to design and make them to whoever will wear them

this might be seen as off topic but this is meant solely for 2009 thrus so it fits i thinkand that way when MS13 or the Neonazis come to get us in the middle of the night in the middle of the woods we will know who has our backs?

[Captain]

and that way when MS13 or the Neonazis come to get us in the middle of the night in the middle of the woods we will know who has our backs?


You and i have always been on the same wavelength, which direction you headed this next year

[KG4FAM]

you And I Have Always Been On The Same Wavelength, Which Direction You Headed This Next Yearnobo

[Captain]

nobo


awesome hopefully will see you out there

[Calkins]

M.S.

I'm new to White Blaze and still trying to find my way around. I'm showing up on your spread sheet correctly as to date, but using my last name (calkins) instead of my trail name (Longhaul). Can you fix that?

Also, do I need to somehow register for this thread? I don't seem to show up as a "member"

thanks,
Longhaul
GA->ME'05/'09

[georgiamountainwoman]

Trail Name: Caterfly
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: First Week in March
Approach Trail: No

Why Caterfly ? Caterfly is a coined word to describe myself. I'll be
starting as a pudgy, slow "caterpiller" persistantly inching my way
toward Katahdin, and hopefully by then, when I reach the summit...I'll
fly away lookin' like a beautiful fit and trim "butterfly"....So, I
just combined the two words caterpiller and butterfly and came up with
"Caterfly". Its a hopeful, optimistic trailname to encourage me to keep
goin' when the goin' gets rough. I'm pretty determined, however, so
have confidence I can withstand whatever it takes !....That is, if
the world don't fall apart before then.

[mountain squid]

M.S.

I'm new to White Blaze and still trying to find my way around. I'm showing up on your spread sheet correctly as to date, but using my last name (calkins) instead of my trail name (Longhaul). Can you fix that?

Also, do I need to somehow register for this thread? I don't seem to show up as a "member"

thanks,
Longhaul
GA->ME'05/'09The spread sheet is set up by WhiteBlaze User Name. I added Longhaul to the Trail Name column. You replied to the thread, so you are registered. Everyone on the spreadsheet is a member of WhiteBlaze.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[mickomalley]

Trail Name (s): TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: 31st March
Approach Trail: No

The wife and I are quitting our jobs and selling our belongings...

[Pellet]

Trail Name: Pellet Direction: NOBO Start Date: mid March Approach Trail: Yes

[Blue Wolf]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 18th 2009
Approach Trail: Nope

Just a walk in the woods I let a woman talk me off the trail in 07 in Hiawassee
I have nothing to cause lack of focus this time just not as well financed this time! GLA in 08

[Mikiniki]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: North Bound
Estimated start: March 28th '09
Approach Trail: yes

The trail for me is less of a dream and more of a calling...a purpose.

[privryan84]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Friday March 13th 2009
Approach Trail: yes

The idea to hike the AT came to me three days ago. So I probably need like a tent and sleeping bag and stuff right? ;)

[Boo Boo]

Trail Name: Boo Boo
Direction: NOBO HOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 15th
Approach Trail - that's why it's there!

Yep, it celebration of my 5 year anniversary, I'll be doing it again. I guess I didn't learn my lesson the first time.

[Johnny9886]

Trail Name: Georgia Brown
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: March 9th
Approach Trail - Yes

[southmountain]

Trail name: My husband and I don't have one yet
Direction: nobo
Estimated Start Date: March, Friday 13th or Sat. March 14th
Approach Tail: yes

[nightfollower]

nightfollower
Appalachian Trail
NOBO
March 1, 2009
Yes-Approach Trail

[ltrainismyname]

Trail Name L-Train
Direction NoBo
Estimated Start Date late Feb/early March
Approach Trail - yes or no (That's a yes or no question?)

I've worked on trail crews enough to know what I'm in for, but have no idea what to expect. HA!

If there's anyone experienced out there starting around the same time that's willing to hike with me for the first week (or more, if we have the same pace), I'd like to pick your brain in-situ.

Also, if anyone has a dog that I could borrow for about 6 months, that'd be AWESOME. ;)

[mindi]

Slight change of plans..I'll be hiking solo!
Trail Name-Sugargrits
Direction-SOBO
Est. start date-Early July

I can't freaking wait!

[tcostt]

Trail Name- TBD
Direction-NOBO
Estimated Start Date- late march
Approach Trail - y

[IndianaBrad]

IndianaBrad
approach trail yes
start date 3/7/09

[IndianaBrad]

IndianaBrad
approach trail yes
start date 3/7/09
I am going North Bound

[Brett]

Trail name - Kemo Sabe
Direction - NOBO
Est. Start - April Fool'sish
Approach

[Brett]

Trail name - Kemo Sabe
Direction - NOBO
Est. Start - April Fool'sish
Approach

Approach - YES

[Gentle Ben]

Please add me to the 2009 Hike Thru starting February 15, 2009
Gentle Ben

[bmh]

tn:wood
sobo
aug.20-sept.1??
yes hike out the approach trail

["Cat"]

Hi;

Well my hiking partner bailed and have not heard from him so I am changing my start to at Least March 2009 (after the 5th) at "AFSP". So I wanted to let people know.

Origionally it was Feb. 26th, now I am still open to someone to hike with! Either way I will begin at the Park shelter on the 6th of March.

[SawnieRobertson]

Trail name: TBD
Est. start: March 28th
Direction: NOBO
Approach trail: yessir

I graduated in May 2008, worked in Estes Park in the National park at a summer camp, working at Copper Mountain for the Winter then headed out on the AT with my best friend since 1st grade. Livin the Life!:banana

Cheeley? The Y? You are gonna have a great hike.--Kinnickinic

[Screech]

I have laid deeper plans that insure this year will be my Nobo AT hike and PCT will be waiting another year.

I cant wait. When I was Sobo I loved the weather(even the rain in Maine) but I very much am beginning to be a believer in the Nobo hike. Ending with Vermont, New Hawmpshire and Maine just seems like so much more to look forward to than Springer. I just can't wait to get to see all the places I went this year again, and see what I missed.

I haven't looked into my exact times yet, but I am kicking off on the date that puts me closest to Greensboro NC April 12.

[Screech]

It looks like im leaving sometime mid to late march.

[ovationcs257]

Trail Name: TBA
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 6
Approach Trail – yes

Looking for a hiking partner, any takers please PM me

[Little Red]

Trail Name: Little Red
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: March 13th
Approach Trail: of course

[Screech]

Looking for a hiking partner, any takers please PM me
Trust me, NOBO on the AT, you aren't going to need to set up a hiking partner ahead of time. You will have PLENTY of opportunities to run in to people on the trail with like interests.

[TimeSnake]

thru hiking again, early april like last spring

approach trail? deff not

[wolfpackcruiser]

Trail Name: none yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 5
Approach Trail: undecided

can't wait to get out there!
cheers

[Hermes]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Early March
Approach: Yes

Can't wait.

[Suttree]

Trail Name - TBD
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - March 31
Approach Trail - Yes

[Jake&DayZ]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: January 22nd or 23rd
Approach Trail: Yep

Hope I won't need snowshoes! Hopefully see some others out there!

Jake and DayZ

[vts084]

Trail Name: none yet
Direction:NOBO
Estimated Start Date :April 1st
Approach Trail: Perhaps.

I cannot wait. Been counting the days.

[cbserafin7]

Trail Name: Indygirl
NOBO
Erwin, TN
May 4, 2009
Section Hiking

[nikster78]

Trail Name: TBD (Call me NiKster until then)
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: First week of July 2009
Approach Trail: yepper

Been planning to do this since 1999. Due to a life in the rat race it got put on the back Burner. I cannt wait till july. Still putting gear together. All my old ultra-light gear got lost in the shuffle..called divorce and a fire... things can always be replaced. A peace of mind and partial sanity go a long ways..........Hope to see some of you out there.!
Peace.NiKster

[Screech]

Trail Name: TBD (Call me NiKster until then)
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: First week of July 2009
Approach Trail: yepper

There is no approach trail for SOBOs. Sorry.

[Lone Wolf]

sure there is. abol trail for one

[Screech]

I suppose going up the Abol slide counts for you detail oriented people.

The idea of heading up the slide on Day 1 isn't exactly my cup of tea. I came down the slide, but sure didn't go up it.

[rcli4]

I went up it this year

[KG4FAM]

I suppose going up the Abol slide counts for you detail oriented people.

The idea of heading up the slide on Day 1 isn't exactly my cup of tea. I came down the slide, but sure didn't go up it.Isn't the whole approach trail thing about taking a different trail up instead of backtracking and tagging the sign. Abol trail mostly does that.

I have climbed Katahdin twice going up the Abol and down the Hunt. I would think it would be worse going down than heading up it.

[nikster78]

Honestly didnt know what a "trail approach is" I figured its where you approach the trail lmao.. who cares anyway......Im not up to date on the terminology of this forum or the trail. Hell i cannt remember yesterday lol!
Peace

[Screech]

Near springer there is a trail that leads up that is actually called the "approach trail".

Or you can skip it and be dropped off in the parking lot at the top.

Or so that is what everyone says, I haven't been there yet.

[volleypc]

This is something I always expected I would do after I retired, but after being laid off and expecting the job market to be rough for the next 6-9 months I figure there is no better opportunity than now to do this.

March 6-13th
Trail Name tbd, jagerbomb, or heck.. maybe just the unemployed engineer lol
Northbound
Approach - Yes

[Monkeywrench]

The idea of heading up the slide on Day 1 isn't exactly my cup of tea. I came down the slide, but sure didn't go up it.

I've been up the Abol Slide Trail. I'd sure rather go up it than come down it!

[Terry7]

Terry 7
nobo
04-04-09
yes
This is my third year hiking the A.T. in 07 Ga.-Va. in 08 Va.-Mass. I have learnd alot the last couple of years. I moved to Damascus after my first hike, so that should tell you how much I like the trail. The most inportant thing I have learnd is go lite, I will never carry more than 25lbs again. I hope you all make it all the way.
Terry 7

[boldham]

I'm still thinking about my trail name.
I'm planning to start my thru-hike on March 8th from Springer mtn.
I'm a first timer, so I have much to learn.
I've been reading up on packing light.
See ya'll in March.

[Lemni Skate]

I'm not thru-hiking, but section hiking, and expect to log a good many miles this year with my two kids (age 9 and 11) so I thought I'd post on here as I'll likely run into some of you out there.

I did Harper's Ferry to Dripping Rock Wayside (south of Waynesboro, VA) this past summer.

Will start at Springer Mountain on Good Friday and hike north for 11 days. In early June we will pick up where we left off and continue North for 2 weeks. In mid July we will once again pick up where we left off and head north for 3 weeks. So six weeks all together, so hoping we can knock off at least 400 miles of trail. Plus weekend overnighters in various parts of Virginia and Maryland. I hope to see you guys and we will bring some trail magic whenever we hit the trail.

[Lemni Skate]

Oops I should have posted our trail names:

Stryder (old guy)
Marshmallo (11 year old girl)
Blackspot Pete (9 year old boy)

[Sue_Bird]

Trail Name: I'll wait until I'm named
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: March 14th
Approach Trail: leaning towards yes


It's been a wild ride, moving to the middle of dc with all it has to offer, working in a major urban ER, and living in my co op. For the past eighteen months I've felt like my life has been on fast-forward. I'm looking forward to the five months before starting grad school being on the trail.

[MediumRare]

Trailnames: Medium Rare & Teen
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start: March 11
Approach: Yes

After 10 years living just a couple miles from the trail (by Bears Den) and doing nothing but day hiking, my wife and I are going to start out a little further south and walk a little longer than usual ;)

[Young Scott]

Trail Name - Not sure yet...
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - April 1st
Approach Trail - Yes

I'm still quite new to the world of backpacking. This opportunity has come into my life at the perfect time. Hoping to be taking this trip with someone, but preparing for a solo hike just incase.

[bjdawgs]

Trail name:TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start date: Early March
Approach Trail: Undecided

http://brentapptrail.blogspot.com/

[Bricey]

Trailname: Nature Boy
Direction: HF->GA/ME->HF
Estimated Start: April 1
Approach: Yes
www.thewalkhome.net (http://www.thewalkhome.net)

[stinkytoe]

Trail Name: not decided yet, Vaca is my 4-leg
Direction: SOBO from NY to VA, NOBO from NY to ME, SOBO from VA to GA
Estimated Start Date: mid to late April
Approach Trail - yes or no: departure trail :rolleyes:, yes.
any additional info that you want the world to know: 25, live in VA, getting ready to leave work to hike for the year. will be hiking with a guy from NJ and another 4-leg. hope to run into many other hikers even though our hike will be a little different than the norm. Anybody else be in North NJ in April?

Cheers! see ya'll out there.

[Madd Foxx]

Slight change to my departure date, moving from mid Feb to 14 March. Started buying gear, and have told the world I’m going, so as you put it – no turning back now!

Rattler
NOBO
14 Mar
Yes

[Catalyst]

Trail Name:
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: Somewhere mid-late Feb.
Approach Trail: Y, was great last time!

Section hiker Springer thru SNP. Made Pearisburg, Class of '01, was half of Amber & Elff.

[ErinJoelle]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: North Bound
Estimated Start Date: 2nd week of March
Approach Trail: Yes

[jjasonbarnett]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 27
Approach Trail: Yes

The countdown has been started for awhile, and the bag has been packed and repacked multiple times.

[Land Pirate]

Land Pirate
nobo
april 14th
a good bit of hiking here and there

look for me and my girlfriend little bird weve been waiting to leave for months.. getting cabin fever

[Grandad long johns]

Trail Name: Grandad long johns
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: 3/7/2009
Approach Trail - yes
kia kaha bro :):):):sun:banana

[Boliche]

Due to family commitments I will be changing my plans for my stroll.
Trail Name: Boliche
Direction: Change from NOBO to SOBO
Start Date: Change from 10 March to 27 June

To all NOBO hikers. I am retired and live in Marietta, GA. I am willing to ferry up to 3 people at a time to Springer Mountain access (approx 1 mile hike to SM), or Amicola Falls State Park. Good luck.

Boliche

[grateful1]

Trail Name: unknown
Direction: NOBO
Start Date:Mid March
Approch Trail: Possible

[Stunned Mullet]

Trail Name: Stunned Mullet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: 3/7/09
Approach Trail - yes
Kia ora cuz

[trudger]

Trail name: Trudger
nobo
start 3/23
Approach-no

[greendf]

Trail Name: None yet
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: April 13th
Approach Trail - yes

greendf

[Copper Tail]

Trail Name: Copper Tail
Direction: NOBO Maine or Bust!
Start Date: April 1st
Approach Trail: Undecided (Been there and done that a few times)

Hope to see you out there!

[AllSmilez]

No trail names yet, we will see what sticks...
SOBO
June 15th
No Approach trail...
1st time Thru Hikers

[Harley&Me]

Hey Mt Squid,

Just a quick update. No changeto the departure date, I was just hoping that you could add a link to my blog to the spreadsheet. The url is http://harveyat.blogspot.com/
Thanks

Harley&Me

[wally]

Trail Name: probably Wally
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: 23rd Feb
Approach: Yes

[ErinJoelle]

UPDATE
Erin Joelle
NOBO
Now set as March 7th. (Ticket down has been purchased!)
Not sure about the approach trail anymore.
My father (BuffaloKen) is accompanying me for the first week.

[ApeApeMan]

Trail name: Ape Ape Man
Direction: NOBO
Start: April
Approach: Hells yeah

[wowbagger]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: March 21, 2009
Approach Trail: Yup

Been planning for three years, even graduating early to make my start date. See you all out there.

[Biloxi]

ok, after two surguries in two years.and two cancelled thru's.I am gonna throw my pack into the ring again
trail name: Biloxi-formally {Donjuan70}
NOBO
wednesday April 1,2009
proubly will do approach

hope to see and meet everyone that I have talked to over the last few years of planning.I still hope all goes well..GOODLUCK TO ALL:banana

[rp1790]

Trail Name: TBD (maybe "Don't Know" or "Lost"
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date; Confirmed for 3/22/2009
Approach Trail: Yes

After a long time having decided "I want to Go", finally I've decided "to go". Decision made, getting let go at work has a silver lining. Thank you Sprint :-)
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/ad/talk.gif

[ArDiAcMe]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: February 25th, 2009
Approach Trail: Of course

Confirmed

[Zia]

I've pushed up my start date to march 22 and my trail name is "Cumbre". still going northbound.

[Fire Ball]

One other thing Mountain Squid,
If you get a chance could you please change my hiker name on the spreadsheet from my "real name" Bill Luttge to my "trail name" FireBall. None of the folks I've hiked with on my earlier treks know me by the name you now have listed.
Thanks...

FireBall:sun

[atchleyc]

Trail Name - Drizzly Adams
Direction - Ga -> Me
Estimated Start Date - March 26?
Approach Trail - yes
Hometown - Indianapolis

[betsi]

deep breath...aaaaand go!

Trail Name - TBD - my real name (Betsi) is fine for now
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - March 15
Approach Trail - sort of (hiking to Len Foote Hike Inn, then the remaining part of approach trail on the 16th)

[Catalyst]

Updated start date for me: Feb.15, likely no approach trail. See y'all out there!

[kytrailman]

WooHoo-- last minute decision--I am going.
Snappy--NOBO--Mid/Late March start

Tired of sectioning-- time for the full pull. Long days with minimal zeros( if possible)See you guys out there.

Good Luck to Everyone!!!!!!!

[Baltimore Andy]

no trail name, just call be Andy for now
NOBO
flying in march 3rd, staying at hiker hostle. hitting the trail march 4th
probably going to do the approach trail.

[Drucif]

Howdy, folks. I've been thinking about this awhile ... just starting to plan. The nervous excitement is rumbling in my stomach as I type.

Trail Name: TBD (I can't pick this myself, can I?)
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 4th-ish
Approach Trail: Unsure
Hometown: Portland, OR

Any other folks from Portland who want to meet up and talk gear?
See ya out there!

[BSP Trail Crew 08]

Trail Name: Tonicus
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 11
Approach Trail - Yes
Hometown: State College, PA

Starting solo - hoping to find a hiking partner at some point.

[q-tip]

Trail Name: q-tip
Direction: NOBO
ESD: March 4th
Approach Trail: Yes

Despite some great experience, I still wonder if I have the chops to pull this off. I am in the one-day-at-a-time camp. If I could, I would leave today, but life has me for another month.

[Headley]

Trail Name : Headley:dance
Direction : NB
Estimated Start Date : 1st week in April
Approach Trail - not sure
any additional info that you want the world to know : Hiking with the love and support of my wife Em and super dog Reba Ridgeback Jones!

[Nest]

Trail Name : Headley:dance
Direction : NB
Estimated Start Date : 1st week in April
Approach Trail - not sure
any additional info that you want the world to know : Hiking with the love and support of my wife Em and super dog Reba Ridgeback Jones!



Would you wife be the Em that completed her three part thru hike last year?

[ryanwheeler007]

Trail Name: Wheels or whatever sticks
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Approx. March 7
Approach Trail: Depends how I get to the trail (Help anyone?)

First time thru hiker and my head is spinning trying to get this planned. I know it will be worth it and it'll be easier next time... I can't wait!

[mrlemay273]

I've been meaning to throw this out there. Can't wait!!!

Trail Name :TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 19th
Approach Trail - yes

See ya there!
Mike

[pilgrim '09]

Trail Name: pilgrim
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: First Week of March
Approach Trail - Yes!

This will be my second thru-hike attempt! I am a little older and wiser. I will be out there searching for answers, but this time, willing to listen.

Good luck to everyone; I hope your journeys, short or long, are something you will treasure.

[Shank]

Trail Name: Boone
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: May 20-ish
Approach Trail: Maybe

Second Attempt for mysef as well

[bigboots]

I've been meaning to throw this out there. Can't wait!!!

Trail Name :TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 19th
Approach Trail - yes

See ya there!
Mike

Another Buckeye! Have a great hike.

[Broos]

Trail Name: Was Guinea Pig last year, but I'm startin' fresh. We'll see.
Direction: NOBO, probably flipping before Harper's Ferry.
Start Date: April Fools' Day.
Approach Trail. I'm hitching from Gainsville, so unless I get a ride to that gap (forgot the name of it) I imagine so.

I planned to do the southern half of the trail and did just that- with much yellow blazing and a bit of pink blazing (and lots of good times). This year, I'm a lot more serious and am planning to go all the way.

I did half the trail for 1200 bucks last year and this year I intend to do the whole thing for around 1000. I also don't plan to carry a pack (it was always nearly empty last year anyway) and make everything myself 'cept my chacos (and maybe some snazzy REI clothes).

Might bring some teenagers along, like last year, as emergency rations.

[aufgahoban]

Trailname: TBD Jessica for now
Direction: NOBO
Start date: February 26
Approach Trail: Not if I can help it
Other info: How can there be so many last minute details?

[mtbmatty]

Trail Name:?
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: 4-2-09
Approach Trail: yup
any additional info that you want the world to know: is there any additional info that the world wants me to know?

[Lemhi]

Trail Name: Lemhi
Direction: SOBO
Date: o/a 1 June
Approach Trail: Probably not
Other details the world might want to know: Nope. Just ready to get on with it.

[cppesek]

Trail Name: havent earned one yet!!!
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 1
Approach Trail - undecided

[Doubletime]

Update for post #300
Can't make it for 09 Will try again for 010

[Perry Apsis]

Trail Name: Perry Apsis
Direction: nobo
Start Date: March 15
I am starting with the approach trail.

More details about me will be seen in-person.

[chuck and tigger]

Hi Squid, Add us to the '09 list. Probably will NOBO from Springer, then at Damascus skip up to Newfoundland to do the IAT SOBO, continuing on the AT to Damascus. That's our plan as of right now, but who knows??? Starting at Springer "around" April 2 but not sure about start date either at this point... depends on work situation. Approach Trail...Chuck says yes, Tigger says no way. Chuck is actually working on doing the entire ECT - Eastern Continental Trail (Key West to Newfoundland). Go Chuck Go!

[cdevoe]

Trail Name: The ATeacher
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start 4 April
Approach Trail. Y

Project URL: http://trailteacher.blogspot.com

[sleeman13]

I was previously registered:
Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 3rd
Approach Trail: Possible

>>>My start date changed from March 3rd to March 15th.

[moe!]

Trail name: Moe!
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 15th
Approach Trail: Most Likely

"One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller

[motest]

Trail name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: early to mid march
Approach Trail: not sure

[BDouce]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
EST: probably 4/4/09
Approach Trail: yes

OMG...I am so excited! I got a 6 month leave of absence approved from my employer and have to be out of my apartment by March 31. I think i'll start on my B-day for good luck. This summer is going to be a blast! Can't wait to get to meet everyone out there.

[fraufrack]

Trail Name -- Y'all can invent one for me
Direction -- North
Estimated Start Date ... complicated (see below)...
Approach Trail - undecided

My official start in GA will be around Easter (April 12) but I can only hike ~7-10 daysbefore I have to return to work at my school for another month and a half. So I'll resume in early June. I'll probably only complete half the trail this summer and will have to finish in 2010, but I suppose time will tell.

[Leif24]

A.T Bound Leaving for Springer via Amicalola Falls state park on the 17th. of February.See you on the trail friends!!!:welcome

[Celeritas]

Trail Name - TBD
Direction - NoBo
Estimated Start Date - march 28, sooner if cash allows
Approach Trail - yes

[Beano]

Trail Name- Beano
Direction- NOBO
Est. Start- May 6
Approach Trail- Is going to kick my ass right off the bat and remind me that this is gonna be tough.

The Appalachian Trail is stern. Stern, but fair.

[lifeguard]

Trail Name- LifeGuard
Direction- NOBO
Est. Start- May 6ish
Approach Trail- Si! Got to do a civilization detox for a day before the hike begins.

[lifeguard]

Oops, that is March 6ish.... I hope to be 1/3 done by May...

[stickat04]

Well Bought my ticket today. So I will be doing a AT nobo hike.
Starting March 13th.
Doing the Approach Trail.


See you all out there.

[kytrailman]

WooHoo-- last minute decision--I am going.
Snappy--NOBO--Mid/Late March start

Tired of sectioning-- time for the full pull. Long days with minimal zeros( if possible)See you guys out there.

Good Luck to Everyone!!!!!!!
UPDATE---Second week of march

[ski23girl]

Trail Name: ?
Direction: North
Start date: March 9th
Approach Trail: Yep :)

[No Name]

Trail Name: "No Name"
Direction: Sobo
Estimated start date: Sept 19th 2009
Estimated finish date: Feb 25th 2010
Approach Trail: IAT (Starting in NL on June 1st)
Other info for the world: I am working on the ECT this year and hope to finish in the Key's in July 2010

[Legoinsaniac]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NoBo!
Start date: March 2nd
Approach Trail: Yup

Can't wait!

[Screech]

Trail Name: "No Name"
Direction: Sobo
Estimated start date: Sept 19th 2009
Estimated finish date: Feb 25th 2010
Approach Trail: IAT (Starting in NL on June 1st)
Other info for the world: I am working on the ECT this year and hope to finish in the Key's in July 2010
Totally jealous

[PatrickONeill]

ski23girl,
Why not SkiGirl as a trail name...and happy belated birthday and good luck!

I am jealous!

Patrick

[datachomper]

Trail Name -- dunno
Direction -- North
Estimated Start Date: March 15
Approach Trail - Yup

I'm a desk ridden dot com nerd who was just laid off. Into the wild here I come!

[rapidstorm2000]

Trail Name: rapidstorm
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: Mar 17
Approach Trail: Yno

[Christopher Robin]

Trail Name:
Direction;NOBO until MA. then SOBO
Estinmated Star Date: March 30, 09

[Bloomer]

Trail Name -- Bloomer
Direction -- North
Estimated Start Date ... Mid march
Approach Trail - Will Do

[NashvilleBiscuit]

Departure date has changed. NashvilleBiscuit is leaving earlier than April 17th. My work is giving me the entire month off so I will hit the trail around March 29th,30th!!!!

Approach Trail: Changed my mind. No.

[Hermes]

Definite date set now for me, flying into Atlanta March 13th.
See you out there.

[Jaani]

March 25th into ATL, hopefully to the trail head shortly thereafter
NOBO
Approach Trail most definitely

Just finishing up some medical testing (myself being the test subject), to fund this highly-awaited adventure. We shall see if I do indeed grow that tail.

[Lxandr90]

Trail Name : Eegah
Northbound
Start Date: March 6
Approach Trail: Mos def

[RWK]

NOBO
Trail Name- will get it on the trail
Start Date- has changed a little, originally April 6th, now April 9th !!!
Approach Trail-probably
Wife and I will be at Amicalola Falls Lodge April 8th

[Pokeweed]

trailname: Pokeweed
NOBO
start:March 2
approach trail: yes

[RWK]

Just to clarify, my wife will be with me at Amicalola Falls but is not hiking. She's nice enough to drive me there then let me hike for 6 months.

[jeremy 931]

Trail name: Frootbooter
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 4th or sooner depending on $$
Approach Trail: Already hiked it last september so NO

Im worried about my $ situation but i am ready to go. I am thru-ing on the cheapest budget ever!!! Happy Trails.

[outdoorchicuf]

Trail Name: TBD
Start Date: March 1st
Direction NOBO
Approach Trail: Yes :sun

[RememberYourZen]

Trail Name: TBD
Start Date: March 3rd
Direction: NOBO
Approach Trail: Of course!

[Hops Scotch]

Trail Name: Hops Scotch
Start date: March 23ish
Direction: Nobo fo sho
Approach: yes

Super excited and a bit anxious to attempt my first thru.

[tim&vickie]

Tim & Vickie Edwards
Direction NoBo
Estimated Start March 15th
Approach Trail - no

[mattsGAME2009]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 15th
Approach? Yes!

[.5step]

Trail Name: halfstep
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Somewhere between March 10-16
Approach? fo' sho

[q-tip]

Trail name: Q-tip
Date: March 2nd (FrickFrack to pick up at ATL airport--YEA)
Direction: NOBO
Approach Trail: No

[Brett]

Im just updating my info:

Trail Name - TBD
Direction - NOBO
Start Date - Will arrive at Amicolola march 29th
Approach - YES

[Hermes]

Info update

Trail name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: Arriving in Atlanta March 13th, will hit the trail the 14th or 15th.
Approach: Yes

[wutangclan]

Frank Nunziato
"Mule"
NOBO
3/2/09
Yes

I hiked last year to P.A. then got off an made it to L.A. and Grand Cannyon
Volunteered for Hardcore with Bob Peoples will be there again this year I am a backpacking junkie Representing Ohio all 5 and Long Island
Mule

[wutangclan]

Trail Name: Mule
NOBO
3/2
Approach: yes

[NashvilleBiscuit]

Where does this master list live? Havnt looked too thoroughly but where I have I must be over looking it.

[Rob Snow]

Trail Name:
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: around March 23rd-26th
Approach Trail: probably

http://robwsnow.blogspot.com/

[mountain squid]

Where does this master list live? Havnt looked too thoroughly but where I have I must be over looking it.Here it is (http://www.whiteblaze.net/index.php?page=2009thruhikers). You can also access it from the WB homepage, Articles left pane, WhiteBlaze Thru-Hikers, Class of 2009.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[ddelisle]

Hi Mountain Squid, ddelisle (Mother Nature's Daughter) here with better goals in mind:

Direction: NOBO

Estimated Start Date: March 23, 2009

Approach Trail: yep

[jnflas91]

CO
SOBO
Late june

when i finish

JMT
SOBO

[CruiserDon]

CruiserDon
NOBO
March 24, 2009
No (approach triail
Starting from BMT Approach Trail

[cornbee]

Trail Name: Hoggle
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 23
Approach Trail - Yes

Thanks a bunch!

[salparadise1970]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: March 21
Approach Trail: Yes

[Vagrant Squirrel]

Trail Name: Vagrant Squirrel or The NOBO HOBO (I still need to decide between my love of squirrels and my love of clever rhyming).
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: First week of April
Approach Trail: Yes

I got divorced last year, I lost my job, I own nothing and I can't live with the rents forever, so I'm using the last of my money to gear up, hit the trail and resupply along the way. I don't know what I'll do when I get to Maine, but I'm hoping that everything will be revealed to me on the trail.

[Jeremy]

Trailname: Kindman
Start date: est. April 12
Direction: NOBO
Approach Trail: already did it, will probably do it again

I hiked in 2005, and did around 1200 miles, I can't wait to get back on the trail, see you soon.:D

[Celeritas]

*Update* - Now leaving April 4th or 5th

[High Life]

i might walk somewhere who knows
HighLife
WVAMEWVAGA '07
WVA-Rangeley '08
????????????? '09

[wolfpackcruiser]

My start date is now April 12, thanks.
and yes on the approach trail as well.

[Mullet Mike]

Trail Name: Mullet
Direction: NoBo
Start Date: March 10th
Approach Trail: Yep

Looks like we might be walking single-file for the first couple weeks! The more the merrier? I'm also bringing my cousin, see you there

[High Life]

i guess i screwed mine up so here it is officially

trail name : highlife
Direction : NOBO
Start Date : anywhere from 3/25- 4/10
Approach : i don't know

[Anumber1]

Trail Name: "the dude"
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date : Second week of April (still looking for a ride from NH)
Approach Trail - no its too far! Of course I'm doing the approach trail
any additional info : I'll probably be kicked out of the Navy Reserve, and my car repo'd, but I've never been more sure of anything in my entire life.

See you on the trail, the dude totally abides

[garysun]

Hello MS
I will be registering for 2009
trail name PHATMANDU
direction NOBO
start 9 APRIL 2009
approach trail of course
from the loneliest city in the world // see you out there // soon

[bridgette_ctr]

Trail Name: AT
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: April 4th
Approach Trail - Yes

Very excited.

[Dont Panic]

Trail Names: Don't Panic & Wingit
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: April 27th
Approach Trail: yes

We hiked the PCT in '08 and are ready for another thru-hike!

[Shameless]

Trail: AT
Direction: NoBo
Start Date: 3/11/09
Approach Trail: I guess so...boo.

My first attempt at a thru hike! I can't wait to get out there.

Adam Nelson

[road.born.orphan]

Trail Name :-
Direction:NOBO
Estimated Start Date : March 16
Approach Trail - yes

[lrosier]

Changed start date to March 31st
Woohoo!

[mountain squid]

If my math is correct, we are over 400 (401 to be exact)!! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy036.gif

Good Luck everyone!! Stay Warm and Stay Dry!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[Just Careying On]

Trail Name : TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date : March 29
Approach Trail: Yes

Add me to the list! Bought a plane ticket and made a reservation with Hiker's Hostel for the 28th so I'm pretty much committed for the 29th. Between now and then there's still a ton of planning to do (ok, I procrastinated but I do better when it's the last minute), I'm taking a trip to Boston, and I really need the next couple weeks to recover from my trip to the Daks this past weekend.