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Early 20s female solo hiker looking for a buddy to start the AT off with! Preferably female. I plan on getting a go the first week in April 2010 starting at Springer.
That leaves Warraghy out. :(
scottdennis
02-23-2010, 23:00
That leaves Warraghy out. :(
LOL! I guess that would disqualify me too.:D
Cool AT Breeze
02-23-2010, 23:08
What about Matty?
Treefingers
02-23-2010, 23:09
www.traildames.com
this is a link a woman sent me which is a Atlanta based hiking club for women, if you cant find someone who is going to start a thru, you may be able to hook up with some females to at least leave springer with you. you are about to embark on the greatest adventure of your life. Good luck and happy trails
Hope this helps,
Treefingers
GAME '06
PCT '11
www.traildames.com
this is a link a woman sent me which is a Atlanta based hiking club for women, if you cant find someone who is going to start a thru, you may be able to hook up with some females to at least leave springer with you. you are about to embark on the greatest adventure of your life. Good luck and happy trails
Hope this helps,
Treefingers
GAME '06
PCT '11
Thank you for a serious response! LOL. I only wish I knew who these other people were that I now know to stay away from, haha. What a riot.
Rockhound
02-23-2010, 23:12
Hooking up with a guy on the A.T. should be very easy, but as the saying goes, "the odds are good but the goods are odd.
Are you earthy? :D
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58807&highlight=earthy&page=5
Are you earthy? :D
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58807&highlight=earthy&page=5
HAHA. Saw that one already. My buddy Frond and I probably won't be hiking together. It's nothing personal though I assure you.
Rockhound
02-23-2010, 23:27
The title of this thread automatically disqualifies all the men on this site.
DrRichardCranium
02-23-2010, 23:27
Creepy dudes need not apply. .
Well, that's just discrimination right there.:mad:
Thank you for a serious response! LOL. I only wish I knew who these other people were that I now know to stay away from, haha. What a riot.
Just take our word for it. Stay away from them! :p
scottdennis
02-23-2010, 23:31
Just take our word for it. Stay away from them! :p
HEY! I'm perfectly safe!! At least that's what the little voices in my head tell me. :eek:
Start, trust your instincts, don't advertise and you'll be good. :)
trailangelbronco
02-24-2010, 00:28
How bout cuddly transvestites?
Coastie, finding a suitable hiking partner, whether male or female, is sometimes best decided when you better understand yourself on the trail, how you hike, and the same about prospective partners. This way you can sometimes match up better or find a suitable way to hike with someone else.
If you don't mind be patient for awhile and starting solo one good possible route to finding that hiking buddy is to do just as Lugnut suggested.
The AT is a social trail. You'll meet 100's of possibble partners. It might be better doing it the way Lugnut suggested.
Don't mind the eastcoast hiker rant. They are mainly harmless. I think.
Red Beard
02-24-2010, 00:58
I'm not creepy, just a really sloooow hiker. Probably couldn't keep up with a gal in her 20's. Maybe I'll see you sometime in April, Coastie. I'll be starting April 4th or April 11th, depending on the weather.
Are you earthy? :D
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58807&highlight=earthy&page=5
HAHA! I knew someone would link that thread.
HAHA! I knew someone would link that thread.
Lovin it.
Yes, I'm not wanting to marry a potential hike buddy. Just get started with. I will probably end up just showing up to see what happens though :) You guys are all ridiculous.
Feral Bill
02-24-2010, 01:39
[:) You guys are all ridiculous.[/QUOTE]
Very perceptive.
USCG?
kythruhiker
02-24-2010, 02:29
Please further define "creepy dude" and I'll make sure I'm not one... :)
Best of luck on your adventure, creepy dudes or not!
[:) You guys are all ridiculous.
Very perceptive.
USCG?[/QUOTE]
Not yet. Will find out about halfway through the summer if I'm selected for Officer Candidate School. *crossing fingers*
Gray Blazer
02-24-2010, 13:55
I am a good guy as my record will prove ... 23 arrests and NO convictions!
Ox97GaMe
02-24-2010, 14:20
dont worry too much about trying to find a hiking partner before you get out there. There will be a ton of folks out there in early April. Some days there are as many as 100 hikers a day leaving from the Springer area. Just be observant and you will find folks that have similar interests, hiking patterns, and that you enjoy hanging around with. By the time you get out of Georgia, you will probably already have a small group of hikers that you are traveling with, whether you start solo or with a hiking partner. Go out and have fun.
See you along the trail.
JustaTouron
02-24-2010, 14:40
I am a good guy as my record will prove ... 23 arrests and NO convictions!
What's the name & number of your defense atty, sounds like you got a good one?
Coastie - you still haven't defined creepy. Lots of guys need to know if they are okay or not.
seminoles
02-24-2010, 14:46
From a former Coastie to a potential Coastie be "Semper Paratus" on the trail and you'll be fine.
SurferNerd
02-24-2010, 15:38
I'd offer as a 22yr old Marine, but my fiance would have my head if I was hiking with a female, lol. And I'm a month ahead of ya, good luck!
Blissful
02-24-2010, 16:14
Trust me they all look the same out there. Grungy and smelly (and bearded)
What's the name & number of your defense atty, sounds like you got a good one?
Coastie - you still haven't defined creepy. Lots of guys need to know if they are okay or not.
If you need the definition of creepy... you're probably a creeper :)
And yes, Semper Paratus!
JustaTouron
02-24-2010, 17:17
If you need the definition of creepy... you're probably a creeper :)
Me and you would qualify as creepy as I am old enough to be your dad. Plus my wife and kids wouldn't approve.
But you are still being elusive about your qualifications.
Jester2000
02-24-2010, 17:24
And yes, Semper Paratus!
Ah, Coast Guard. The name makes sense now. If you can put up with this crew, you'll do fine on the trail. There will be plenty of others (females included) looking to partner with someone, at least for the first stretch. You'll find someone with a compatible hiking style when you get out there. Good luck and enjoy the hike!
thesimplelife
02-24-2010, 19:16
im leaving springer on march 31. your welcome to join if you like.
JustaTouron
02-24-2010, 19:44
im leaving springer on march 31. your welcome to join if you like.
Are you creepy?
scottdennis
02-24-2010, 20:18
Does the Coast Guard still have the 6'4" requirement, so the guys can walk ashore if the boat sinks? :D JK I prefer the saying Semper Fi! :)
Heck, I'd join the CG if they'd let me fish while we were out. Don't think that will ever happen!
Seriously though, best of luck to you though. Hope you nail down OCS and complete the trail too.
Feral Bill
02-24-2010, 21:09
Very perceptive.
USCG?
Not yet. Will find out about halfway through the summer if I'm selected for Officer Candidate School. *crossing fingers*[/QUOTE]
Best of luck to you. Listen to the career petty officers and you will be an asset.
MotoGypsy
02-24-2010, 21:16
Hey Coastie, I am in the same shoes... I am leaving the 21st of March though, wanna leave sooner? :)
Either way, I know we will be fine! I hope to see you out there!
Wise Old Owl
02-24-2010, 21:23
Well here is one definition of Creepy Hiker Dude....
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/evan-1.jpg
scottdennis
02-24-2010, 21:30
Well here is one definition of Creepy Hiker Dude....
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/evan-1.jpg
HAHAHA!! I love the backpack straps you drew on there!:D
Hey Coastie, I am in the same shoes... I am leaving the 21st of March though, wanna leave sooner? :)
Either way, I know we will be fine! I hope to see you out there!
Right on! I would leave earlier if I could... Maybe I will hike fast and see you around though. Good luck!!
warraghiyagey
02-25-2010, 09:05
That leaves Warraghy out. :(
What?!?!? That's messed up. . . I'm perfectly fine. . . . :sun:sun
http://www.aaronsimms.net/photogallery/images/4weeks1.jpg
MotoGypsy
02-25-2010, 10:19
Right on! I would leave earlier if I could... Maybe I will hike fast and see you around though. Good luck!!
You may catch me... I have to get off the trail for four days in April for a motorcycle race weekend, look for my notes to you at the shelters! :-?
berkshirebirder
02-25-2010, 10:47
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/evan-1.jpg[/QUOTE]
He's gonna need one heck of a trowel.
mtnkngxt
02-25-2010, 21:57
I've never been accused of being creepy on my section hikes. Smelling like a hiker on the other hand, I'll take the 5th on that charge.
Have a good hike, and don't worry to much about finding people to hike with. Even on my section hikes I met up with people I ended up hiking with rather quickly. Don't camp near roads, and just keep your wits about you and you'll be fine.
Gray Blazer
02-26-2010, 08:08
If you see this guy, you better run.
http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/files/9/0/7/5/im005015.jpg (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=24086&original=1&c=member&imageuser=9075)
Slicedbread1214
02-27-2010, 20:36
hey coastie some honest advice would be to advertise yourself as a guy not a girl in your mid 20s lol, this way you wont get mad creepers and 10000 posts on your forum.
then when day 1 rolls around and you go to meet up with people it will just be a pleasant suprise
JustaTouron
03-01-2010, 16:47
Could this be Mr. Non-creepy dude for you?
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59481
warraghiyagey
03-01-2010, 16:50
Could this be Mr. Non-creepy dude for you?
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59481
At least OTMT honored this thread. . . so far. . . :)
Chance09
03-01-2010, 17:18
I wouldn't act under the assumption that all the guys you meet on your hike are going to be creepy. Sounds like a pretty crappy way to start a hike and meet people. I think you'd be better off assuming people are nice and kindhearted until they prove otherwise instead of thinking they're all creepers from the start.
warraghiyagey
03-01-2010, 17:37
She didn't imply that at all. . . ;)
JustaTouron
03-01-2010, 17:51
At least OTMT honored this thread. . . so far. . . :)
what does "OTMT" stand for? Not familiar with that acronym.
Old Hiker
03-01-2010, 18:03
Well here is one definition of Creepy Hiker Dude....
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg275/MarkSwarbrick/evan-1.jpg
Well, creepy, maybe. Depends on where that hand is a-goin', but think of the gear you could pack in that trunk! And it moves and feeds itself as well.
warraghiyagey
03-01-2010, 19:49
what does "OTMT" stand for? Not familiar with that acronym.
A new poster here on wb. . .
Man! That first photo was creepy! Yellow eyes.....so help me god YELLOW EYES!
berkshirebirder
03-01-2010, 23:00
The Lone Ranger's nephew's horse?
Shameless
03-01-2010, 23:22
I thru-hiked in 09' and I totally agree with Dogwood. Don't worry about starting alone. You will meet so many people that finding a group that you feel comfortable with will be no problem. I ended up hiking with multiple groups for extended periods of time and love them all like family!
double d
03-02-2010, 00:29
[QUOTE=Treefingers;976252]www.traildames.com (http://www.traildames.com)
Well, there are some creepy women hikers that are affilated with traildames.com so you might want to do a background check first. :eek:(no offense, traildames, just an observation).
I keep hearing "long haired hippy dudes, need not apply".....
I keep hearing "long haired hippy dudes, need not apply".....
The original song was by Five Man Electrical Band. Song title Signs.
And the sign said, "Long-haired freaky people need not apply"
>So I tucked my hair up under my hat, and I went in to ask him why
>He said, "You look like a fine, upstanding young man, I think you'll do"
>So I took off my hat and said, "Imagine that! Ha, me workin' for you!"
She didn't imply that at all. . . ;)
Thank you :) You're right, I didn't imply that. It was meant to be humorous as which most people took it. Anyway, I'm set and I appreciate all of y'alls advice... as ridiculous as most of it was! :) I'm stoked. See you on the trail sooner or later.
Could this be Mr. Non-creepy dude for you?
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=59481
Hahah, I saw this thread. I chose not to get involved. Who knows though. Maybe we are soulmates.