2010 Thru-Hike Registry

[clarkfree]

Trail Name: havnt earned one yet.
Direction: Nobo
Start date: End of Feb

[dalsa]

trail name - n/a
direction - nobo
start date - mid/late march
approach trail - unsure
additional info - psyched!!!

[climber2377]

name's mike, headed northbound, plan to leave the ides of march.

[daylaandjasper]

Day and Jasper
Doodlebug and Didgeridude
NOBO
march 4
Approach Trail - yes

[Lumberpat73]

Trail Name-- Beastmaster (maybe lumberpat at some but not sure)
Direction-- SOBO
Estimated Start Date-- July 1st
Approach Trail - no idea really what that is

I've wanted to do this since my first section hike when I was 12 and have finally done enough formal schooling to have the time.

[walk-a-bout-medic]

Trail Name: none yet...
Dir: NOBO
Date: 3/12/2010

[Mrs Smokestack]

Trail Name: Mrs Smokestack but open to a new one this year
Northbound
Estimated Start Date: April 1st 2010
Approach Trail - Nope
Additional Info:actually starting at hotsprings NC where my husband MR Smokestack left the trail w trench foot last year. and after we make it the big K in maine i will be returning to hot springs to south bound to springer to complete every inch of the AT since he hiked the approach all the way to hotsprings last year. :sun:D

[bigbrew]

Trail Name: None at this time
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Sunday, 28 Feb
Approach Trail - no
Plan to start slow or 10 mpd

[gipcgirl]

My Dates are now confirmed Starting 19th March 2010 NOBO
Yes doing the approach trail
gipcgirl





Between this thread and the other 2010 thread I will start working on the spreadsheet.

Trail Name
Direction
Estimated Start Date
Approach Trail - yes or no
any additional info that you want the world to knowhttp://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/ad/talk.gif

If anything changes, please update via a reply to this thread.

Good Luck everyone!!! This time next year you will be on the trail...

See you on the trail (next year),
mt squid

[priorww]

Trail Name: Uncle Frank

Direction: North

Estimated Start Date: Early-mid Feb.

Approach Trail- No

Got no idea what I'm doing, but I plan to keep walking for 5 months.

[walkin' wally]

So many great folks are going in 2010 and now I have to change my hike to 2011. I cannot get retired as early as I wanted.

I wish all you 2010 hikers the best and hope you have an unforgettable experience.

If you see an old Trail Maintainer West of Monson near Buck Hill stop for a second and say hi. :sun

Good luck

Wally

[DayTripper]

Trail name:Bama
Direction:Northbound
Start date: march 1
approach trail: yep

[gm1275a]

Trail name: Apple
NOBO
2/28
Yup

[gruntledpainter]

TomTom
NOBO
April 1-7
Approach Trail - yes
First AT thru hike attempt.

[SkraM]

Gopherit from Seminole Florida will not be thru hiking in 2010. For the sake of accurate records you can remove me from the spreadsheet.

[sct]

Steve T
NOBO
Mid March
Approach Trail - probably not

[mumbles mcgee]

Trail Name: TBD
Real Name: Annie
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 15 +/- 5 days

Ready to live the dream.

[takethisbread]

Trail Name: TBD
Real Name: Annie
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 15 +/- 5 days

Ready to live the dream.

As a former student from Boulder, welcome.

Merry Christmas to all you people. Hope all your dreams come true.

Mine didn't .

[firestarter]

another entry for the 2010 register...

firestarter
SOBO
June 1st

Yay! Super excited to head to the land of peanuts and peaches! Springer for Thanksgiving or bust!

[sweaty yetti]

No trail name yet
Northbound
March 1-5 2010
I'm thinking yes on the approach trail

[33leon]

Update.

Trail Name: 3leon
Direction: Northbound
Estimated Start Date: February 19th
Approach Trail: Yup

Got my visa and flights, Gear is pretty much sorted now, little photoblog at 3leon.com for interested family and friends (i.e. none).

[Andrea356]

Hi! I finally got a membership after lurking for about 4 years.

Trail name: None
Direction: Northbound (Basically, I'm flying down to Georgia and walking home to Maine)
Start date: first week in March
Approach: Don't think so

Looking forward to meeting some of you!

My official start date is now March 10th! It's so close...

[BrianLe]

Also an update, I'm definitely starting Feb 25th (approach trail).

And while I had been sort of looking forward to starting out alone, my friend Lucky is getting antsy and will do some undetermined number of miles and days (weeks?) with me from the start. Lucky did the CDT this year, and he and I hiked a few hundred miles of the PCT together in 2008 --- he's a great companion, and I look forward to walking with him again. Starting together from the beginning will be good too, as it sounds like we've both grown fat! :-)


Gadget

[Tuney]

My official start date is now March 10th! It's so close...

I'm starting SOBO target date May 29 to walk home to GA. Maybe we'll meet up somewhere between Pennsylvania and NY.

[trapezeboy]

Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: mid June

[Tuney]

You'll probably pass me on the trail before we get out of Maine.

[ashley_nicole]

Trail Name: none yet
Real Name: Ashley
Direction: Northbound
Estimated Start Date: March 31 +/-
Approach Trail: Yup

Looking for someone, preferably nearby in PA, to at least begin the trip with

[DrRichardCranium]

Terry
Trail Name: none yet
Direction: North
Est. Start Date: March 25th
Approach Trail: Probably not.

I gave notice to my boss last week, so it's official now.

[Maddog]

every day i log onto this site I want to sign up in this thread again...it's really hard not too

lol! ditto! im about to blow a gasket! the anticipation is killing me!

[Maddog]

lol! ditto! im about to blow a gasket! the anticipation is killing me!

btw...im changing my start date to 02/27/10!!

[v5planet]

This thread is quite mature at this point, but ...

Trail name: Buckwheat Mason
Direction: GAME
Estimated Start Date: April 5-15
Approach Trail: hm, probably

[Elwha]

Trail Name: Elwha
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: March 1-5ish
Approach Trail - maybe

Still trying to figure out if i will be taking my tent, or sleeping in a hammock

[Hyway]

I've moved my start date up to March 7thish.

[gingersnap]

Gingersnap
NOBO
4/1/10
Yes.....

[Tuney]

Trail Name: Elwha
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: March 1-5ish
Approach Trail - maybe

Still trying to figure out if i will be taking my tent, or sleeping in a hammock

We've had snow in GA as late as mid March. You figure it out. :D

[LTROSS]

Trail Name: Elwha
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: March 1-5ish
Approach Trail - maybe

Still trying to figure out if i will be taking my tent, or sleeping in a hammock

hammocks dont hold in much heat in cold weather

[BrianLe]

"hammocks dont hold in much heat in cold weather"

Perhaps the discussion of the merits of using an underquilt or the like would be better held in the Hammock Camping forum (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=104).

[StormBird]

rail name: ?
Direction: North
Estimated Start Date: March 22-25
Approach Trail: yes
Blog: http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=295567

[wudhipy]

:DTrail name: wudhipy
Direction: NOBO
Est start date: first week of March

Looks like the stars have finally aligned, sooner or later there comes a time.

[TEXMAN]

Trail Name: O.M. River
Direction : NOBO
Start Date; Feb 13
Second Attempt at a thru

[Cammie]

the Warrior Princess
NOBO
late march, early april
yes

[mweinstone]

cammo jacks girlfriend is cammi. now we are two.

[Smokestacks]

Smokestack
NOBO
April 1st
Approach Trail did it last year. My wife and i will be starting from hot springs NC where i had to hop off the trail last year due to trench foot.

[walkin_in_2010]

Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Late March
Approach Trail - Yes
Additional info - Solo

[Cope]

Cope
April 1st

[folkshoesuz]

Trail Name: none
Direction: NoBo THRU to MAINE
Est Start Date: April 3rd or 4th or April 11th
Approach Trail: No

[Avatar]

Trail Name: Avatar
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 9
Approach Trail: Yes

[big tuna]

mid march if i can get layed off by the ...........oops :P

[bagladydeluxe]

Real name: Bianca
expected start date: June/July
SOBO
first attempt at hike
looking for hiking buddy to start with?

[REDMAN]

Trail Name: REDMAN
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: March 8th.
Approach Trail: yep

[Imran]

Trail Name: REDMAN
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: March 8th.
Approach Trail: yep

You are the first one from MA I saw. I had a plan to hike AT only if the trasaction to sell of my bussines get done. That what I am hoping. But good luck to you. Imran

[el.com]

Alright, my visa is approved and I will get it in a couple of days if nothing goes horribly wrong :banana

Trail Name: none yet
Direction: Northbound
Estimated Start Date: March 15
Approach Trail: yes

Additional info:
to all the hikers out there who start their thrus or sections in mid march on Springer: if you see a german guy backbiting about your beer and asking for a cold Flensburger Pilsener or an Augustiner Weißbier, that's me :D

[takethisbread]

You are the first one from MA I saw. I had a plan to hike AT only if the trasaction to sell of my bussines get done. That what I am hoping. But good luck to you. Imran

Hey there is like 5-10 of us mass hikers thruhiking in 2010.

[bigblu]

Trail Name : not one yet
Direction : NOBO
Estimated Start Date : 2-13
Approach Trail - undecided
i will finish the trail.

[friedh's]

I'm leaving from Georgia and heading towards Maine April 1st, and that's no joke!

[HeartWalker]

Name: not decided, maybe Wounded Heart
Northbound
Start Date: March 01
Approach Trail: not decided, probably not
I'll be bringing my Flatcoat Retriever " Yonah " with me.

When will March 01 get here?

[Imran]

I like to keep in touch all the folks from MA. I hope you have there list or some kind of reference to keep tracking. In case I lucked out and ending up joining the AT. I will be solo so good to join some one from naighborehood. It going to be long walk.

[Lillianp]

Hey there is like 5-10 of us mass hikers thruhiking in 2010.
(Me included)
Although, the numbers don't surprise me, as there are 50 states, we're in a state w/the at on it and there are a significant number out there who attempt to thru-hike.

[Serial 07]

not thru hiking, but definitely hitting the trail sometime mid/late march...see ya'll then!

[expo]

Trail Name: DingleBerry
Direction: Northbound
Start Date: March
Approach Trail: Mabey


Add another masshole to the list!!

[leugim287]

Name: Miguel
Trail Name: none
Start Date: March 12
Approach: Prob. no

[HDMama]

You can put me down for the first week in March!

[Bodhi60]

Rich B
No trail name yet...
NoBo
Late March
Approach Trail? Uh, yeah.

[rjridgely]

I am still on for January 21st.

Damascus by St. Patrick's Day.

Thats my plan and who knows if I stick to it.

my journal will be posted on POSTHOLER:

(stop by and sign it if ya have time)


http://postholer.com/journal/rss/583.xml

[hiimkevin]

kevin
no trail name
nobo
mid march
see you there!

[hiimkevin]

oh and yes on the approach

[Kashmir]

real name: Joe
Trail Name: not yet
Direction NOBO
Est start date: March 4th
Approach Trail: maybe

[Jessica Cichowski]

Jessica Cichowski
No Trail Name Yet
Northbound
Start Date: March 1st
Approach Trail: Yes

[Kashmir]

full name Joe Moran
I should have said

[schraderdc]

For all of you starting after Feb 27, be sure to say "Hello" as you pass me... I will be the old confused looking fellow asking "Who the hell had the bright idea I was going to hike the Trail?"

[Myaaka]

Trail Name: Probably going to be 'Dani' but some friends think I should go with 'Myaaka'. Would love to have some input from anyone with who thinks one is better than the other. :)
Direction: GaMe
Estimated Start Date: Feb 24th
Approach Trail: yes

Been planning this trip for almost two years now. But it's been my dream since I was just 14. My goal is to start the trail on the 24th, and do the approach trail and then start at Springer first thing on the 25th. I'm so excited! And good luck to all the thru-hikers! I look forward to meeting those whose path I cross. :)

[Pirate]

What is a Cool Breeze hike? Cyber Hiking maybe.

[Tuney]

What is a Cool Breeze hike? Cyber Hiking maybe.

http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.mqLTIYOwGlF/b.4805565/k.67EA/Alternative_Itineraries.htm

Cool Breeze is an alternative itinerary shown on the ATC web site for doing a through hike in all favorable weather. It involves a 3 way flip flop of 3 equal segments. CT-VA, ME-CT, VA-GA in that order. It's one of the itineraries we studied in great detail before finally deciding to just go straight SOBO. It's named after the thru-hiker that invented it.

[tndrfoot]

tenderfoot
nobo FEB 28
approach prob not

going to noc or fontana dam i can only take two weeks off work one day i will do a complete thru. 6 weeks to go cant wait

[chimi]

Sarah
North Bound
starting March 10, not sure on the approach

[seabrookhiker]

Trail Name Mrs. Joy
Direction Nobo
Estimated Start Date March 14
Approach Trail - undecided

[solidcopy]

None . . . yet :)
NOBO
2/20/10
Approach Trail - yes

[oojackiepaperoo]

no trail name yet
GaMe
4/10/10
approach trail- not sure

[el.com]

It seems that I will fly to Fort Myers, FL on March 11 and from there I will take a flight to Atlanta the next day. So can you please adjust my entry in the thru-hiker registry? I think my estimated start date will be March 13 or 14.

[aesop45]

Trail Name (undecided)
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: ~March 5
Approach Trail: probably
any additional info that you want the world to know: doing it gourmet

[lonewolftrekker]

Trail Name: Stumble Wolf
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date :March 5th 2010
Approach Trail - yes or no: yes
any additional info that you want the world to knowhttp://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/ad/talk.gif

journal http://www.trailjournals.com/lonewolf

[ClassicMagger]

Trail Name: unknown at this time but debating on using my occupation (Professional Bum)
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: January 30 2010
Approach Trail: Yes

[oojackiepaperoo]

Trail Name: unknown at this time but debating on using my occupation (Professional Bum)
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: January 30 2010
Approach Trail: Yes
hey ill call you professional bum! too bad you atarting so early:(

[oojackiepaperoo]

starting* :-?

[botanista]

Trail Name: none
Direction: flip-flop at Harper's
Estimated Start Date: mid-April (after spring break)
Approach Trail: yes, unless my friends are feeling generous.
Additional info: I've never wanted to come in from the trail. I plan to hike until I've had absolutely enough, and I have no idea how long that will be.

[Moxcey]

Trail Name: I'll go by "Moxcey" until someone bestows an actual trail name upon me.
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 31st
Approach Trail: Maybe. Probably.

First thru-hike attempt. From Maine. Flying into Atlanta on March 30th, then getting a ride to the trail. Hiking solo but would like to at least start with others.

[partick]

Trail Name Not yet
Direction nobo
Estimated Start Date April 12
Approach Trail - no

[Hobbot]

Ok, it is now looking like a March 3 start date...

Minor update: my start date is now set at March 2, and yes I will be doing the approach trail. I can't believe it is only a month and a half away.

[red oak]

Trail Name: red oak(trail name undecided) & Happy Tofu
Northbound
Estimated Start Date: April 1st or a fewdays before.
Approach Trail: Yes

[johnny84]

Trail Name: Gonzo
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 12th
Approach Trail - yeap

[RVERSTRAT]

Name: Verstrat
Trail Name:Shovel
Northbound
Estimated start date: March 20th, 2010
Approach trail: Yes

[bravesakin66]

Trail Name - none
Direction - Southbound
Estimated Start Date - Mid June
Approach Trail - no

[chronus85]

I know this might be short notice but here we go

Trail Name: CrazyBird
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: FEB - 15
Appraoch Trail: Undecided
Additional Info: This will be my first attempt at a thru-hike so wish me luck. ^_^

[bcanavan]

bcanavan NOBO estimated start 8-9 March (depends on when I can get my taxes done) first time on the east of US and yes on the approach trail

[djga32]

name: D.J. "spaceman"
direction: GA - ME
start: march 10-20
approach: shortest to springer
hiking with a buddy of mine
if your cool start when i am

[Inwoods]

Count me in!!!

Trail name: Time off
Direction: Ga-ME
start date: march 17th
approach

[Tecolote]

Hola, MT Squid,
Tecolote and Venado here. We will be leaving from Harper's Ferry on March 8, heading north to the Massachusetts/Vermont line. (to avoid Lyme disease)
Then flip flop to Springer Mountain, Georgia heading north to Harper's Ferry, then leap to VT and finish at Katahdin with the rest of the northbounders.

[leeleach]

MS, In 2010, I will be known as

Ringer (former ka Leebo in 2009)
Starting May 4 going north from Harpers Ferry, Then flip-flop back to HF to go South to Springer in late Fall.
I'll prbably end with the Approach Trail .

btw, On my 2009 hike, I had to leave the AT in Hot Springs after 31 days. I had hurt my foot on day 12 and it didn't get any better. Turns out I had a fracture of the heal bone.

[kaleface]

Don't know yet!
Northbound
February 28th
Approach Trail - yes?

[superslamwich]

Name: Sam
Trail Name: none yet
Northbound
starting February 28
yes approach trail?

[PersonaErazed]

NOBO
April 6, 2010
Approach Trail - Yes

[ragincajun]

changing my start date to april 1 need extra time to get gear and food together still looking for 6 month babysitter my my cat or i might take him with hmm kitty on a leash il have to try and go extra ligfhtweight on gear if that 12 lb tabbys gonna ride on my pack

[JohnsonDigital]

Name: Travis Johnson
Direction: GA > ME
Start Date: April 2nd, 2010
Don't know what an approach trail is, but I'll be starting from Springer Mtn, however I get there I get there.

I'm looking for a partner that's willing to start at the same time as me, I'm milling to move the start time to sooner if need be but only by a week or two. If any of you are willing to do a full thru hike with a 21 year old male, who's out to find himself, (I'm straight too!) then please let me know, as I'd feel more comfortable doing this with a partner.

[QuietMan]

Name: David
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 13, 2010
From: Springer Mtn

Doing this solo so will be looking for like minded people along the way. Good luck to all of us!

[Philippinewanderer]

to all of you 2010 hikers..have a great hike and always remember
to hike your own hike..it's more enjoyable that way. I am just starting hiking from the furthest point on the a.t. Hiked to; devils
fork gap at n.c. 212 then north see how far i can make it up the trail.
i will be at the franklin, nc hiker bash held on 2 and 3 april 2010, then shuttling to devils fork gap for the start of my continuation
hike.

[rjridgely]

I am heading south this morning to the Hiker Hostel in Dahlonega for the start tomorrow.

For anyone who wishes to follow my tracks:

http://trailphone.net/hiker/24337424/

or

http://postholer.com/journal/rss/583.xml


...on the trail...off the radar...one footstep at a time...

[ClassicMagger]

Hey:

Chef-Best of luck. Can't wait to see you on the trail and we'll have a bite to eat. You've got a week headstart and I thought it was the 23rd you were headed out?

-Kevin

[Chicken Feathers]

Don Norton
trail name Chicken Feathers "has to be a story with that name"
approach trail yes April 7
start hike on AT April 8
Ga-H F

[Kimmee]

Trail Name: none yet
Direction: north bound
Estimated Start Date 3/1/10
Approach Trail - yes

First time on trail and on extended hiking/backpacking trip will be slow I am sure until I get in shape

[Buckeye Hike]

No trail name(Go Buckeyes)
2010 NOBO
March 20th
Approach trail? Dont u have to?
Can't wait to meet everyone...less than TWO months!!!!!!!!!!!

[cindellasaurus]

Cindell
No Trail Name Yet..
SOBO
End of August, Beginning Septemberishh

[Tuney]

Cindell
No Trail Name Yet..
SOBO
End of August, Beginning Septemberishh

Seems like kind of a late start to me. You should have good weather in the northern states, but you'll be hitting some serious winter weather in the south.

[nate416]

Trail Name - TBD
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - 3.2.2010
Approach Trail - YES

[Over The Hill]

Trail Name: Over The Hill
Direction: either a AT thru hike NOBO, or Long Trail in Vermont in June, then catch a ride back to where LT/AT diverges and do the VT-NH-Maine sections of AT.
Est Start Date: AT thruhike: Late April/early May 2010 LT/AT sections: May-June
Grew up in NH with AT pretty much in my backyard. Have done several 2-5 day hikes on portions in the Franconia-Conway stretch growing up. Time to do thruhike b4 I am too damn old.
Trying to line up a body or 2 to do the AT thru, may attempt it Solo if no luck getting another carzy soul to walk in the woods with me. Will probably lean towards LT/AT sect. plan if I end up solo and do the south portion next year.

*lights a votive candle for the Old Man of The Mountain* Still in shock that fell, my boyhood town is just up the road. Never take anything for granted.

[oswaldmccrappy]

Trail Name : OSwald McCrappy
Direction NB
Estimated Start Date: March 3rd.
Approach Trail - yes

[oswaldmccrappy]

hey hobbit, are you leaving from PHL on March 3rd by any chance???

[Hobbot]

hey hobbit, are you leaving from PHL on March 3rd by any chance???

Hey, sorry, I changed my plans slightly...I am taking the overnight Amtrak, leaving from Philly on the 1st and starting the hike on the 2nd. If you can and want to come down a day earlier, let me know! If not, I am sure I'll see you out there.

[pollywog]

pollywog
GAME
start around 1st week of April
yes: approach trail

[Even Flow]

Departing NoBo March 15-21, trail name will be Even Flow. Thank You!

[Maddog]

Departing NoBo March 15-21, trail name will be Even Flow. Thank You!

cool trail name! must be a pearl jam fan! good luck! see you on the trail! MADDOG

[JollyGreenGiant]

Derek (no trail name yet)
Start May 9th, after college graduation
NoBo or flip-flop if I'm slower that expected
Unsure about the approach trail.

[Boots423]

My trail name is "Boots", I am 16 years old and will start a thru-hike on March 13th, NOBO. I will be using the approach trail. I live in Marietta, GA. See you on the trail

[thesimplelife]

Brent (not decided on trail name)
nobo
end of march
maybe

[tennesseered]

tennesseered
nobo
march 10
yes

[trudger]

Trudger
nobo-3/22
no approach trail

[Tuney]

I'm starting SOBO target date May 29 to walk home to GA. Maybe we'll meet up somewhere between Pennsylvania and NY.

Trail Name Tuney
Start Date: April 19, 2010 Kent Ct->Daleville VA, July 6 Katahdin->Kent CT, Early Sept Daleville VA->Home.

Direction Double Flip Called Cool Breeze 1) CT->VA, 2) ME->CT, 3)VA->GA(home). Still all SOBO, but flipped to go with the best weather. Trying to optimize the trip to ensure success.

Approach Trail Yes. Wife doesn't drive on the FS roads.
Journal at: http://trailjournals.com/tuney

[whistle dixie]

trail name ; whistle
direction; north
starting feb. 21, 2010
approach trail yes
__________________________________

the south will rise again. even if it only means taking my southern tale 2000 miles for just the walk. yall have a safe trip and god bless look for me i'll be the country accent in the shelters.

[mistiaggie]

Trail Name: Ridley & Panther
Start Date: Probably 2nd week of March
Journal: http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=10105 and a blog that I have which you can get to through that. We'll be updating both with copy and paste.

See you out there in a few months!

[Charlie WallFlower]

Trail Name: Charlie WallFlower
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Early April
Approach Trail - yes
Extra Info: My feet are getting itchy for the spring

[WalkSoftly33]

Trail Name: TBD, but call me Walk Softly for now, it could stick.
Departure Date: April 1st (Thought it was fitting, but no its not a prank)
Direction: NOBO
Approach Trail: Why Not

"Walk Softly and Carry a Big Spirit"

[EnglishGeorge]

Trail Name: EnglishGeorge
Direction: SOBO
Start Date: mid-june (depending on visa)

[The crock]

The Crock
North
May 8 ?
only if I have too
I,ll be the one in the parrot shirt , at 57 hopefully I,ll loose 60 lbs by Harpers

[AndreFrancais]

Andrew
No trail name... yet
NoBo
Shipping out March 30
Approach Trail - yea

[glessed]

Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO then Flip flop at Harper's Ferry
Estimated Start Date: End of March
Approach Trail - yes or no: ??
Any additional info that you want the world to know:

Has been a goal now for about 4 years. Currently on my third pass through my gear trying to reduce weight. Just bought a lighter tent and a new sleeping bag. I think I am in the final stages of planning my gear now. Soon I have to start planning my meals.

I plan to start out slow (low mileage days) and work up to a reasonable pace. I want to enjoy the trip, not win a marathon.

I would love to have a hiking partner to start out with.
I have changed my start date to 3rd week in May.
Still planning on starting at Springer. Then at Harper's Ferry will flip to Katadyn and hike south to Harpers Ferry.

I live in Maryland. If anyone wants to do some test hikes North or South of Maryland between now and the end of April, let me know.

[redmatt]

Matt
No trail name
SoBo
End of May

[Greendog]

Stephen
Greendog
NoBo
Mid Mar

[K2]

Trail Name: K2 (for now)
Direction: NOBO
Start Date April 18, 2010
Approach Trail: Maybe, Perhaps, It depends, etc.
Newbie Hiker, First Time on AT. Talk about getting out of your comfort zone!
Pokey's looking for a partner who's female (no offense, guys) and, well, Pokey!

[Kryptahdin]

Trail Name: Kryptahdin
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: Mid-June
Approach Trail - Haven't decided yet

[marcet]

Trail Name - none yet
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - Feb. 26
Approach Trail - yes

[Tecolote]

Hola msqd, this is tecolote. Please add to our group hiker number 3, no trail name yet.

[AVLpackersfan]

Coachin'emup
NOBO- Hot Springs
May 1st
I've been waiting for this day for over a year! Leaving with 2 others as well.

[Madison]

Trail Name: yum yum
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 6th
Approach Trail: Quite possibly.

Wow. There is a dancing banana smile icon. I definitely need to post that here: :banana Good times ahead!

[jedwa19]

Jonathan- Trail name to be determined later
NOBO
May 16
YES

[Roughin' It]

Mitch (trail named tbd)
Northbound
March 13th
approach trail: yes

[Symbol]

Start date now is April 1.

[Helios]

Joe Cross
March 9th - NOBO
Approach Trail - Yes

[Cakon]

Trail Name: Cakon
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: February 23
Approach Trail - no
any additional info that you want the world to know: Trail fever has struck!

[ohbee]

Trail Name: Ohwo
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: March 16
Approach Trail: Maybe

[bigbrew]

my revised start date 14 march

[robconr]

Trail Name: none yet
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: March 15
Approach Trail - yes

[K2]

Trail Name: K2 (for now)
Direction: NOBO
Start Date April 18, 2010
Approach Trail: Maybe, Perhaps, It depends, etc.
Newbie Hiker, First Time on AT. Talk about getting out of your comfort zone!
Pokey's looking for a partner who's female (no offense, guys) and, well, Pokey!

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/pokey

I've caused some confusion (sorry) by using the term Pokey. I'm a slow hiker, and I would like another slow hiker to start with me. :)

K2

[runfifty]

Name Big Sky
Direction NOBO
Start 2/27/10
Approach trail No

[E-Z]

Name: E-Z
Trail Name: To Be Determined
Direction: NoBo
Start Date: 23 April 2010
Approach Trail: ?


My Destination on the AT will be made up of many Journeys.
I hope to enjoy each Journey.

[Ramble~On]

every day i log onto this site I want to sign up in this thread again...it's really hard not too

I've been thinking the same. I'd love to do it again! Good Luck to all those folks who are about to have the time of their lives! See you at Trail Days.

[Stickbuilt]

Trail Name - Stickbuilt
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - early April
Approach Trail - no

[snowfox]

Names: Matt and Sabrina
Trail Names: None yet
Direction: Flip flop (somewhere in PA)
Start Date: Late April, around the 22nd
Approach Trail: Probably not
Additional info: We have a blog for our trip at http://sabrinaandmatthiking.blogspot.com

Really looking forward to the adventure. See some of you on the Trail.

[twodifferentsocks]

Trail Name:
Nice Socks, Dude. AKA Two Different Socks

Direction:
NOBO

Estimated Start Date :
March 17th, 2010

Approach Trail - yes or no:
Maybe, but no if I can help it.

[checkout]

Trail Name: checkout
Direction: SOBO
Start Date: Mid-June

[Smokestacks]

Smokestack and MRS.Smokestack will now be starting at Hot Springs NC on April 6th instead of april 1st .

[chronus85]

I know this might be short notice but here we go

Trail Name: CrazyBird
Direction: NOBO
Est. Start Date: FEB - 15
Appraoch Trail: Undecided
Additional Info: This will be my first attempt at a thru-hike so wish me luck. ^_^


now the start date is set for the 13th and i have decided not to do the approach trail.

[AVLpackersfan]

Coachinemup
NOBO from Hot Springs
May 1st
I entered this before but messed it up, my bad. I will have the company of two others.

[RWK]

No trailname yet
NOBO
Start date April 10
Haven't decided about approach trail

[MEB]

Trail Name: No trail name yet
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: April 2
Approach Trail: Yes

[DickHumbird]

Ink
NoBo
March 10
Approach Trail TBD
People's Republic of Walk (http://pratrail.blogspot.com)
GA-WV '10, WV->ME '09

[superman]

Superman
NOBO
March 31
blue blazing all the way.:D

[AsFarAsTheEyeCanSee1]

trail name: (i dont have one yet!)
direction: northbound
start date: april 29th 2010
i'm bringing my doggy, and we are both super excited.

[dalsa]

change of plans. leaving first week in april.

[The Food Network]

Jaunty Angle

Trail Name - None given yet, who knows?
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - April 3
Approach Trail - I've done that damn thing like 8 times. I don't think I need to do it again, but I might stop at the arch to pick up a rock when I register at Amicalola. :)

I've been dreaming about a thru, shaking down my pack, and doing little section hikes for 5 years. This is literally going to be a life's dream come true, and I can't wait to see you all out there.

[Hoofit]

Trail Name - Hoofit, but you can call me whatever youike because I
Direction

[Hoofit]

Trail Name - Hoofit
Direction - North until I get lost and then the fun begins
Estimated start date - Early March
Approach Trail -do I really need the extra miles?

[Wisdahln]

Trail Name - "Grolar Bear" - for the ladies ... OR... "Grolar" - for the fellas
Direction - Yes please - nobo
Estimated Start Date - mid march
Approach Trail - kicks my behind ... it will be a severe wake up call... yes I have to.

any additional info that you want the world to know - I am the inventor of "french cakes" a.k.a. "Pan toast" (but don't let anyone know).

[KingKrawler]

Trail Name: KingKrawler
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 15
Approach Trail - yes or no: Don't think so.

See ya out there...

KingKrawler

[Zip Code]

Trail Name: Zip Code
Direction: Northbound
Est Start Date: March 11, 2010
Approach Trail: Y

[ACag]

name - andy
trail name - don't have one yet
direction - north bound
start date - mid march
approach trail - yep

[mtnman777]

Name: Travis Johnson
Direction: GA > ME
Start Date: April 2nd, 2010
Don't know what an approach trail is, but I'll be starting from Springer Mtn, however I get there I get there.

I'm looking for a partner that's willing to start at the same time as me, I'm milling to move the start time to sooner if need be but only by a week or two. If any of you are willing to do a full thru hike with a 21 year old male, who's out to find himself, (I'm straight too!) then please let me know, as I'd feel more comfortable doing this with a partner.

Hey Travis, There are a lot of people starting around the same time you are. So you won't be alone buddy. Have a great hike.

[SKessler]

name - Sam
trail name - Bluegrass?
direction - Flip flop! MEGA mostly.
start date - Mid march down south, hike as far north as possible/ approx July 1 in Maine.
approach trail - nope.

[nss54358]

name - Eric Sanderson
trail name - don't have one yet
direction - north bound
start date - mid march
approach trail - won't know till the day of

[Cocoon]

Name - Andy Hough
Trail Name - Was Cocoon but I'm not going to use it on this hike.
Direction - Nobo
Start Date - March 2
Approach Trail - No, I've done it twice, don't feel a need to do it again.

[generATion X]

Name - Kasey Martin
Trail Name - N/A
Direction - Home
Start Date - Somewhere around March 3
Approach Trail - Probably

[NLS]

Trail Name: Don't have one yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 28th 2010
Approach Trail: Yes


-Nick Salters
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?trailname=9994

[turtletramp]

Trail Name: Cold Front
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: June 12th

Good luck everyone! I hope I get to meet some of you on the trail! <3

:sun

[Space Wrangler]

Space Wrangler
NOBO
Mar 15-21
yup yup

[Virginia2010]

Trail name: ET
NOBO
March 27 or 28
Approach Trail: probably

[LordFouis]

Revising my date of starting-- I'm starting on the 11th of March NOBO. See about the approach trail when I get there..

Anyone else starting that day or later that week?

[Chief White Brow]

TrailName: Chief White Brow
Direction: NOBO
Estimated

[tea-pot]

Trail Name - ?
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - Mid-March
Approach Trail - Probably

Go Hokies!

[HDMama]

Please move me from the first week of March to the third; I depart Springer March 22.

HDMama

[Caper]

Trail Name - Caper
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - Mid to Late March
Approach Trail - Yes

[justingk]

The first date I gave is now incorrect.

I will be hitting the approach trail on March 20.

Thanks!

[nightwalk]

Justin
Trail Name- still need one
Direction- NoBo
Estimated Start Date-Feb. 27
Approach Trail - Yes

[chrisaggie]

Trail Name - Panther
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - March 13
Approach Trail - yes

[Greendog]

Greedog
NOBO
Mar 14

[Greendog]

Trail name for the last post should read "Greendog."

[12%]

12%

03/01/2010

[HikeandBike]

For My Brother and I:

Trail Names: None Yet
Direction: North
Start: March 9th-ish
Approach Trail: Maybe?


:D:D Can't Wait!

[kjc22]

Trail Name: Slow Jamz
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: April 4-10
Approach Trail - Yes

[chiefboo]

Howard
Trail Name: Chiefboo
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Late March
Approach Trail: No
:banana

[MotoGypsy]

Name: Teri
Trail name: gotta earn it...
Direction: NoBo
Start date: March 21st
Approach Trail: Naw, saving my legs for the miles ahead.

:) see you out there!

[markAT2009]

Name: Mark
Trail Name: SAFARI
Direction: NoBo
Start Date: March 21
Approach Trail: Yes

It's time...

[OnThePath]

appalachain trail
NOBO
begining of march
approach trail: yes

[OnThePath]

no trail name yet

[dufuss06]

Dufuss06, no trail name, northbound,08 March approx start, partial approach trail, First AT hike, Frankfort Michigan. 55 yr old male. after 2 heart attacks and 1 stroke I'm still gonna give it a try! Maybe Dead man Walking.

[Crunchygroovesbra]

(no trailname yet)
NOBO
Start Date-April 15
Approach Trail : Probably

Staying at Hiker Hostel on April 14...leaving April 15...all booked up...follow me on TJ http://www.trailjournals.com/crunchygroovesbra/

[EZHiker2010]

Name: Joe
Trail name: EZ Hiker
Direction: northbound
Start date: March 12
Approach Trail: Yes

[malowitz]

Trail Name: Not yet bestowed
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Mar 20-21
Approach Trail: yes

Underprepared so far, but excited. See you out there.

[ragincajun]

due to bad winter this year and financial readiness issues im changing to a southbound hike starting at main start date is set now at june 23 with goal of finishing dec 22nd in time for christmas

[rjridgely]

Hey everyone...
thanks to those who listened to my Trailphone posts.

To Clear up any speculation, wondering or cyber-hiker rumors......

I started Jan 21st from FS42, it was raining hard and did no go to the Springer Summit. It was basically crappy weather and bare ground until I got to Neel Gap. From Neel Gap until within 2-3 miles of NOC I walked in some form of crusty or powder snow, ice, ice steps etc. Thank goodness for my VASQUE Super Alpinista mountaineering boots. Hiawassee Inn IS CLOSED. Something to do with the previous mgrs getting out late last summer and the new mgrs getting busted for running a meth lab mid Jan (accouding to the prev. mgr). Took 2 hours to go 2 miles thru the Rhod's at Dick's Creek gap after the Ice Storm, I really needed a machete....&.....my petzl ice climbing helmet......hit on head 4 times by falling ice and once by a 2" x 3 foot limb over the next 2 days. I encountered one THRU (Nature Boy) @ Rock Gap Shelter and one other THRU (Rocck) @Wayah Shelter. Both younger and faster hiking than thee. I was again alone at NOC...had the entire Bunkhouse system to myself. Met up again with Rocck the morning of my 2nd day at NOC. He had gone ahead of me, made it to Sassafras Gap Sheltrt, tried to head on to Brown Fork Shelter and not omly lost the trail because of blowdowns and un-seeable blazes but was so slowed from his normal pace....he turned around. He called ahead to Stand Bear Hostel and spoke with Curtis who advised that trying the Smokies was ill advised.....2 THRU's (names unk) just took 13 days to get through them and were so badly bruised, cut & worn out that they stayed a day and left the trail.

I left the trail on Feb 11th

I did not leave the trail at this point because I was hurt or scared or or mentally unfit / prepared etc. I left because I was SOLOING. Years and Years of wintering in the NH White Mts. & discussions with both a hiker 30 years younger than me AND a hostel owner who has seen MUCH more over the years than me & my brain (personal survival tool).........all led to my decision.

No right...no wrong...just instinct.

If ya need more details...just ask.....

[email protected]

Chef Rich

PS. APPLE THE TRAIL ANGEL ROCKS THIS WORLD FROM BURNINGTOWN GAP......SORRY LATE STARTERS.... FEBRUARY IS HIS MONTH THIS YEAR.....TOO MANY THRU'S & DAY HIKERS TOOK ADVANTAGE LAST YEAR.... HE WANTED 1 OR 2 REAL HIKERS A DAY TO COMFORT THIS YEAR

[tcha5782]

Name: Tim
Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: mid-April
Approach Trail - yes, play it by ear
Additional info: Flying out to Georgia and hiking back to my home on Mt. Race in MA!

[THOR the hiking viking]

Name: Paul
Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: mid-April
additional infor: i want to have an online journal for friends and family to keep up with. any suggestions on how best to do this would be great!

[OBX]

Trail Name: OBX
Direction: N
Estimated Start Date: 3/24
Approach Trail - yes :D

[firefox9]

firefox and Whit
Starting approx. april 10
northbound from approach trail
firefox from silvis, il
Whit from East Moline, il

[Birdy]

Birdy
Nobo on March 2
Approach Trail: doubtful

[Tuney]

Name: Paul
i want to have an online journal for friends and family to keep up with. any suggestions on how best to do this would be great!

http://trailjournals.com/join.cfm

http://trailjournals.com/tuney

Trail Journals should be right up your alley.

[Red Hat]

Nothing like waiting till the last minute...
Red Hat
March 13
NOBO
no approach
www.trailjournals.com/redhat (My 2005 journal comes up, click on 2010 AT on the left for the new one...)

[grok]

be on the trail mid march north bound out of sebastian fla

[grok]

goin all the way

[tfeudale]

Tiffany - no trail name
Planning to start in Mid-May approx. 16th
Southbound

I will be right out of college and this is something I have been dreaming to do. Everyone tells me not to do it by myself, but I feel this is the best time for me to do this whether it is alone or I can find a friend to do it with me. If you have any suggestions please help.

[mcw1882]

Trail Name: Death By Cotton
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: April 3rd
Approach Trail - yes

30 years later going thru hike again...

[Just Me]

Mt Squid,
We (Just Me & Grace and Glory) have pushed back our start date to 15 Mar. It is a solid date as train tickets have been paid for and reservations made @ The Hiker Hostel in GA.

[AUhiker90]

Just 5 more days!!

[Likely]

Hello,
Me: Sean Wall
Name: Least Likely (Likely for short)
Start: Friday, April 2nd
Direction: NoBo
Approach? No Getting started with Hiker Hostel Drop Off

[mikemize]

update!
name:mike mize
NOBO
approach trail...probably not
start date:may 1st
hometown:birmingham Alabama
thanks

[K2]

Changed my user name from "Rosebud". Everything else is the same--
Working trail name: K2
Departure April 18
NOBO
Approach Trail:Uncertain
From Hickory NC

Thanks

[Seminole001]

Name: Mason
Trailname: Seminole
North bound
Approach Trail: Most likely
Estimated start date: May 24

Hoping to banish cabin fever once and for all

[Hiker Jeff]

Name: Hiker Jeff
Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: April 1
Approach Trail: yes
any additional info that you want the world to know: see you on the trail!

[quickrick]

Trail Name: Quickrick
Direction: NOBO
Est Start Date: May 2, 2010
Approach Trail: No
With brother David

[Terry7]

Terry 7
Trail Name 7
NOBO
1st week in April

[Eugenesaxe]

Name: Josh
Trail Name: (none yet)
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: 1st of April
Approach Trail: Maybe

[Thatguy]

Trail Name: THATGUY
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start: Date: 4/19/10
Approach Trail: Yes

Looking forward to the experience!

[Herald]

Kurt "Chief" Herald
NOBO
March 26
Yes
Probably not a prayer I'll make it all the way...but will sure as hell give it my best shot! Driving down on the 25th from Pittsburgh area if you need a ride.

[Darwood]

Name: Sean
Trail Name: (none yet)
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Early April (shooting for 1st)
Approach Trail - Yes

See ya'll on the trail :banana

[offroad09]

No Trail name yet, but I will be hiking with a friend so we plan on earning those.
Traveling NOBO
maybe
March 10 or 11, Most likely Wed (11th), starting early afternoon.

Hope everyone has a great time on the trail

[botanista]

Hey, posted in here earlier, but I thought I'd post again since plans have changed slightly. Starting beginning of second week of April, and I've decided to go straight NOBO instead of flip-flop, since I now have limited time available.

[AFVet8]

Name: Laura
Trail Name: (none yet)
NOBO
Approach Trail: Yes
Start Date: March 25th

[Tuney]

Current Plan

Name: Richard
Trail Name: Tuney
Direction: Cool Breeze SOBO CT->VA, ME->CT, VA->GA
http://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B1SiSdgEhiVuNTdhMTUwYjYtMTgxNi00NzFmLWIwO TgtM2QwOGI1ZTQ1MGY1&hl=en
Estimated Start Date 4/19/2010. Date is looking good.

Additional Info: Observer of my Cool Breeze Itinerary suggested hiking NOBO from Daleville to Kent Makes Sense and helps solidify the date. Weather Trends can change plans. Will start Mid April to end of June. I can be flexible. Pretty much ready to go anytime now a few things to wrap up on the home front.

[kyhiker610]

Kate :)
no trail name yet
NOBO
March 19/20

[soilman]

Ohibro
NOBO
April 7, 2010
Undecided

[Mtnman18]

Name-Henry
Start in Maine end in GA.
Very end of June Very Early July
Advid Hike with mild experience
Trail non yet.
I need someone to come fellas =D

[DrRichardCranium]

My update:

I have changed my mind and I WILL do the Approach Trail. I plan to start on Friday, March 26, weather permitting.

[Class2010AT]

Tommy, no trail name
nobo
mid-end march
maybe approach

[Shovelhead]

start date
4/1/10
nobo
trail name: not yet
ap trail :no (inlaws want to walk short distance on trail w/me when dropping off)

[Cnickgo]

Name: Nick
Trail name: not yet
NOBO
Start: March 20 or 27
maybe approach

[HiKen2011]

Name: Ken
Trail name: Detour
NOBO
Start: April 2 thru 5
Approach: Done it already

Anyone starting around the same time is welcome to hike with me. I plan to start fairly slow ( 8-10 miles at start) just send me a PM.

Thanks,
Detour

[forrest369]

Starting nobo on March 15th.

[Randy]

Randy Faulkner and my dog Doyle
NOBO March 17
I have a journal started on Trail Journals .com
This will be a fundraiser "A WALK FOR THE KIDS" The Jimmy Fund
You can send checks payable to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to
Danielle Grossman
Jimmy Fund Walk
10 Brookline Pl West
6th Floor
Brookline, MA 02445
Or you can call Danielle to pay by credit card...617-632-5029
[email protected]
Thank You
Randy and Doyle

[Toinesolo]

Trail Name: Dont have one yet (Toinesolo)
Direction: NOBO
Est Start Date: March 25th-31st
First time on the AT. Im a Noob.
Approach Trail - Why? No.
Additional Info: Pack skin out weight is 41lbs.

[forrest369]

forrest369 doing the approach 3/15.

[hybridizedorbit]

Michael Thompson
NOBO 3-29-10

[twinkles]

I am starting on March 29th on the approach trail.

trail name: twinkles
age: 54
north bound
trail journals has my journal
real name: Kerwin Gray

[k8r]

Trail Name: tbd
Direction: nobo
Estimated Start Date: april 8
Approach Trail: yes