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thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 12:19
I am starting in march of 2011 and and just wondering if there is anyone else out there that is doin the trail that is under 21 next year?? Just trying to see what the most popular age crowd will be. Also if there are any hikers under 21 out there we can try to figure out ways to get into bars in the towns:D:D

ONLY 3 MORE MONTHS!!

khog03
12-25-2010, 13:40
Yes! Well, not actually. I turn 21 in 3 days, but I definitely sympathize with you :)

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 14:38
lucky you! whats your start date?

khog03
12-25-2010, 14:51
I don't have an exact date yet.. but I'm 90% sure I will be leaving the 1st or 2nd week of March. Depends on if I go to NO for Mardi Gras :)

When are you heading out? I assume NOBO

Luddite
12-25-2010, 15:01
I guess I'm too old for you kids.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 15:12
im planning for the 28th of march. and yeah nobo. im starting closer to april just to hopefully miss SOME of the snow and im not in any rush to finish

Thoreau-going
12-25-2010, 16:15
Me and two friends are starting early March. My one friend is 20 and the other two of us will be turning 20 on the trail.

Would love to sneak our way into a few bars! :banana It def. seems like we'll be some of the youngest out there.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 16:56
niiice good to see other younger people on the trail. If u dont mind me asking, why are u deciding to start in early March rather than later or anytime actually?

4eyedbuzzard
12-25-2010, 16:58
Nice of so many of you underage members to want to sneak in (using fake ID or whatever) and put the local bar owners at risk of trouble with the law. Getting shut-down for serving a bunch under-age thru-hikers is so good for business.

Why not show a little respect for someone else's livelihood, and some common sense, by planning to get someone of legal age to buy and haul your booze back to the woods for you. Just don't rat on them if you get busted, and carry out your empties please.

And this public forum isn't the right place to plan it all either. Do yourselves a favor and take the planning of breaking the law private.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 17:06
is buzzard for buzzkill? live and let live.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 17:23
i understand where youre coming from and the bar thing was just for conversation, buzzard.

Anyone going to college in the fall after youre done?

minka
12-25-2010, 17:37
I'll be starting the hike at age 20, turning 21 in July!

4eyedbuzzard
12-25-2010, 17:38
is buzzard for buzzkill? live and let live.
Please do live and let live. It costs bar owners $1000's in fines, legal fees and even more in lost business revenues if they get caught, convicted, and/or shut down for serving a minor. They also can be held liable for resulting injuries to both the minor and even consequential damages to others they may cause while under the influence because they served them. Though rare, they can even be imprisoned. How's that for a buzzkill? Maybe someday you'll own a business and understand that it isn't a big f'in joke. Your actions have consequences. Think about them while you're hiking. Enjoy your partying without putting other people at risk. It's that crap we call responsibility and adulthood.

Thoreau-going
12-25-2010, 17:38
I'd say buzz makes a fair point.

We're leaving earlier because we want to make sure we're back for fall semester. We all like colder weather too.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 18:01
BUZZARD, TY for your opinion. and i love the quote that's in your sig.
Minka, same thing with me ill be turning 21 in June!
Thoreau, yeah i get that. i mean im set for school in the fall but i mean who knows where the trail will take me.

max patch
12-25-2010, 18:25
You guys will have a blast at trail daze.

Torch09
12-25-2010, 19:21
Yo! What up, my homies? haha

I'll also be 20 when I start (early april) and will be turning 21 in July. Not a drinker myself, but when I was on the trail in '09 (age 18-19) I was offered beer constantly, even in bars, and nobody ever asked to see an ID. Maybe my beard made me look older? I don't know, but even in the Doyle I was offered a drink AFTER showing my ID at check-in.

So it goes.

Anyway, thanks for starting this thread. I was worried it would be a total geezer-fest out there.

4eyedbuzzard
12-25-2010, 19:44
Hey, I'm not saying don't have a good time, and I'm not saying don't drink or party - I sure did when I was your age (yeah, it was legal back then). As far as I'm concerned if your old enough to be tried as an adult in court, vote, and be drafted or even God forbid die for your country you should be able to drink legally. But that's just my opinion and it doesn't matter. Unfortunately society has become very intolerant and they punish the people with the deepest pockets with the most to lose.

So all I'm saying is don't advertise it in public. Have fun but be smart about it.

Anyway - Merry Christmas.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 20:10
Torch man! good to hear from another hiker. did u already do a thru-hike in 09?

Thanks buzzard Merry Christmas and happy trails to you as well.

Torch09
12-25-2010, 20:54
Torch man! good to hear from another hiker. did u already do a thru-hike in 09?

Its a long story, but basically I did everything except Virginia. Luckily, I've been given an oppertunity to give it another shot in 2011. As stated above, I'm planning on an early April start, unless I can't control my ichy feet and quit my job a month earlier...

I'm looking forward to feeling like an old pro around all the newbies:p

Sassafras Lass
12-25-2010, 21:38
is buzzard for buzzkill? live and let live.

I fail to see how a bit of wisdom that will incidentally keep your immature butt out of jail and keep someone else's business is a "buzzkill".

Nice to know you're starting before us.

thattallguy44
12-25-2010, 22:15
im glad u feel better now Gheparda. :) love to make people happy.

Yeah Torch youre gunna have to teach us the ins and outs!

George
12-27-2010, 20:01
the drink can be had outside the bars - the chicks ... not so easy - have to remember what the priorities are at that age

Sterling
12-29-2010, 01:33
I am 22, but i understand where everyone under 21 is coming from. Two years ago i most certainly would've snuck into as many bars as possible (and did). Live it up, hike your own hike, and hope to see some of ya at the bar.

Luddite
12-29-2010, 17:01
Nice of so many of you underage members to want to sneak in (using fake ID or whatever) and put the local bar owners at risk of trouble with the law. Getting shut-down for serving a bunch under-age thru-hikers is so good for business.

Why not show a little respect for someone else's livelihood, and some common sense, by planning to get someone of legal age to buy and haul your booze back to the woods for you. Just don't rat on them if you get busted, and carry out your empties please.




Nice of so many of you underage members to want to sneak in (using fake ID or whatever) and put the local bar owners at risk of trouble with the law. Getting shut-down for serving a bunch under-age thru-hikers is so good for business.

.

All they gotta do it ask for ID. Bar owners should know the difference between real and fake IDs.

When I was 15 i had some guy buy me beer and we both ended up getting arrested. That guy was in big trouble. The judge just gave me a slap on the wrist.

BaltimoreJames
01-01-2011, 22:56
I'm 22, and will be for my thru-hike.

thattallguy44
01-02-2011, 13:41
Glad to see a couple more sign on for next year! do u all have ur start dates yet?

C Seeker
01-02-2011, 13:49
Me age 17 and my partner age 21 will be heading out June 19 in Va(Front Royal) and hiking NoBo then going back and heading south. Depending on how fast or slow you hiking will depend on if I will see you.
Happy Hiking

-Ghost-
01-09-2011, 17:21
23. Going NOBO starting March 3rd. Hopefully see some of you guys out there!

chazaq
01-17-2011, 18:56
20 years old. March 13th.

NCcummins
01-18-2011, 03:38
I'm 21 and will be starting March 12th. See you on the trail; and at the bars!

Snake Farm
01-18-2011, 18:29
20. Waiting on the start date until I get the thru hikers companion 2011, hopefully last week of March. DEFINATELY by the second week of april

Who wants to buy me beer? Will tip! haha

baitn'ga>me
01-21-2011, 11:40
I'll be 18 for the first month on the trail and my friend will be 19; we're starting later in April; probably around the 23rd. Can't wait!!

Star Walker
01-23-2011, 09:33
I just turned 21 and i plan on having a little fun when i get to Fontana damn. I know tons of people that work at the resort. I have only done section hikes so far and my favotire place is from Clingmans Dome to Fontana. But after that I think life on the trail will be better without a hangover.

vauxy
02-14-2011, 23:44
I just turned 21 and i plan on having a little fun when i get to Fontana damn. I know tons of people that work at the resort. I have only done section hikes so far and my favotire place is from Clingmans Dome to Fontana. But after that I think life on the trail will be better without a hangover.

LOVED that area too!
Ill be 18 for the whole hike. whoo! haha
Leaving March 5th. :)

Special-K
02-15-2011, 12:03
Flying to Georgia on the 28th, Starting my hike March 1st. I'll be turning 21 on the trail. I sense good times coming up.