Appalachian Trail Signs [Archive]

rrsmith

01-25-2011, 16:00

Digger'02

01-25-2011, 16:03

where do you get the signs from?

Slo-go'en

01-25-2011, 16:12

From the trail? I hope not!

The Randolph Mt Club auctions off thier old signs as they are replaced to rise money. The weather beaten ones from above tree line get the most money.

SamXp

01-25-2011, 16:17

Looks like he makes them. These aren't from the trail.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Appalachian-Trail-Maine-Georgia-Sign-/330523047701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4b57715

http://cgi.ebay.com/APPALACHIAN-TRAIL-WOOD-TRAIL-MARKER-SIGN-3-feet-Long-/370301924325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5637b6f3e5

the goat

01-25-2011, 16:22

Sierra Echo

01-25-2011, 18:40

From the trail? I hope not!

The Randolph Mt Club auctions off thier old signs as they are replaced to rise money. The weather beaten ones from above tree line get the most money.

I got a sign from a silent action at the GATC club. I love it!
I just wish I had had enough money to get the "privy" sign!

Blissful

01-25-2011, 18:40

Have to change the mileage now to 2,180

rrsmith

01-26-2011, 11:38

I make them out of old weathered barn boards so the look like the orginal ones.

rrsmith

01-26-2011, 11:42

I got the idea to make signs because here in Tennessee people are stealing the old ones and they are being replaced with ugly stamped metal signs. If I sell them maybe people wouldn't steal them.

MkBibble

01-26-2011, 11:52

maybe somebody should see if he has a sign for the Standing Indian shelter. not that there's anything wrong with the hand painted, sheet metal, decal festooned, current sign...

http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=33165&c=searchresults&searchid=35245

The Weasel

01-26-2011, 12:56

There was once a time when advertising selling a commercial product - as opposed to used gear - was discouraged here on WhiteBlaze. Has that time passed?

TW

Spokes

01-26-2011, 13:01

There was once a time when advertising selling a commercial product - as opposed to used gear - was discouraged here on WhiteBlaze. Has that time passed?

TW

At least it's not paracord bracelets........

Panzer1

01-26-2011, 13:04

There was once a time when advertising selling a commercial product - as opposed to used gear - was discouraged here on WhiteBlaze. Has that time passed?

TW

he's not actually selling it here on WB. He's selling it on ebay. I think its a cool idea. I say leave him alone.

Panzer

flemdawg1

01-26-2011, 14:07

I saw these trail marker replicas and thought they were cool too.
http://www.mountaincrossings.com/replicatrailmarker.aspx

Croft

01-26-2011, 14:44

Favorite AT signs were "Chunky Girl Trail", "Big Butt Mountain" and "Swinging Dick Gap". The White Mountain and Moosilauke warning signs were a hoot, too.

kolokolo

01-26-2011, 22:56

Favorite AT signs were "Chunky Girl Trail", "Big Butt Mountain" and "Swinging Dick Gap".

I thought the sign read "Swinging Lick Gap".

Cabin Fever

01-26-2011, 23:10

Just to let everyone know that I now sell AT and Pacific Crest Trail signs on Ebay. Just search Appalachina Trail signs. I have new ones on there all the time, or if you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks:banana

You should offer your services to the TEHCC. I am sure they would welcome your handiwork. Unfortunately, there are too many idiots out there that destroy beautiful signs like yours. I restored an Iron Mountain Gap sign made by Clyde Smith for who the shelter is named and is is now in the AT Museum.

brian2o0o

01-27-2011, 04:08

I thought the sign read "Swinging Lick Gap".

Lol, it used to, but somebody had carved the L into a D when I went through there about a month ago.

wornoutboots

01-27-2011, 09:47

Just to let everyone know that I now sell AT and Pacific Crest Trail signs on Ebay. Just search Appalachina Trail signs. I have new ones on there all the time, or if you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks:banana
Nice!! What about taking a bundle of them the Trail Days? they may also be a hot item at outfitters along the trails?

10-K

01-27-2011, 10:01

I restored an Iron Mountain Gap sign made by Clyde Smith for who the shelter is named and is is now in the AT Museum.

Bucking to get in the Hall of Fame are ya??? :)

Tim Rich

01-27-2011, 11:42

Just to let everyone know that I now sell AT and Pacific Crest Trail signs on Ebay. Just search Appalachina Trail signs. I have new ones on there all the time, or if you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks:banana

That's some nice work.

Using that barn wood and making it about 28 inches wide and 24 inches tall, with a couple 1x4's behind it to hold the planks together, how much would a reduced size version of the Katahdin summit sign run?

http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1281463-Summit_Sign_on_Mt_Katahdin-Millinocket.jpg

Thanks,

Tim

rrsmith

01-27-2011, 15:35

Nice!! What about taking a bundle of them the Trail Days? they may also be a hot item at outfitters along the trails?
I currently sell them at Mahoney's outfitters in Johnson City Tn.

rrsmith

01-27-2011, 15:36

I currently sell them at Mahoney's outfitters in Johnson City Tn.
Trail days wants too much $ to sell there plus there's the whole tax number, state tax etc.. to deal with.

rrsmith

01-27-2011, 15:39

That's some nice work.

Using that barn wood and making it about 28 inches wide and 24 inches tall, with a couple 1x4's behind it to hold the planks together, how much would a reduced size version of the Katahdin summit sign run?

http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1281463-Summit_Sign_on_Mt_Katahdin-Millinocket.jpg

Thanks,

Tim
I just sold one on Ebay and it was 24x28. Can't make it any smaller and get the wording on it. They sell for $100.

rrsmith

01-27-2011, 15:41

You should offer your services to the TEHCC. I am sure they would welcome your handiwork. Unfortunately, there are too many idiots out there that destroy beautiful signs like yours. I restored an Iron Mountain Gap sign made by Clyde Smith for who the shelter is named and is is now in the AT Museum.
I did offer,,, no reply from them .

Tim Rich

01-30-2011, 10:01

I just sold one on Ebay and it was 24x28. Can't make it any smaller and get the wording on it. They sell for $100.

That 24 by 28 sign, is it several of those pieces of wood put together, or is it a single piece of wood 24 by 28? Can you make the sign as shown in the photo, (showing total miles at 2160) which I think is the one that was taken down last July?

Thanks,

Tim

Wise Old Owl

01-30-2011, 11:20

There was once a time when advertising selling a commercial product - as opposed to used gear - was discouraged here on WhiteBlaze. Has that time passed?

TW

Yes, two years back I went head to head with what I thought was a chinese reseller, turned out to be a guy making stuff in his garage... So yes I was told to let it go for the good of the community.

Nice job on those signs....

rrsmith

02-03-2011, 06:55

That 24 by 28 sign, is it several of those pieces of wood put together, or is it a single piece of wood 24 by 28? Can you make the sign as shown in the photo, (showing total miles at 2160) which I think is the one that was taken down last July?

Thanks,

Tim
Yep, I can put any mileage you want on it. Let me know and I will give you my private email so we can discuss details.

fiddlehead

02-03-2011, 07:09

I'm looking for one of these: http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg201/fiddleheadpa/01ATsignLeft.jpg

How much for a full size one (they are about 10" high which is a guess.) I have the CDT and PCT which someone painted for me but never got an AT one.
YOu can PM me with a price if you would.
Thanks.

rrsmith

02-03-2011, 16:04

New sign. !
http://cgi.ebay.com/Appalachian-Trail-Creed-/330526819573?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf4ef04f5

Croft

02-07-2011, 02:32

Now that I look at the picture again, I can see the sign has been altered (not by me). Even Swinging Lick is funny, though.

http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=580516

Croft

02-07-2011, 02:33

http://www.trailgallery.com/photos/9075/tj9075_102410_083016_580516.jpg

Tim Rich

03-10-2011, 23:25

I picked up several AT signs from Randy this week. The craftsmanship is great, and the barnwood and distressed painting makes them seem authentically trail worn. I had one in my back seat and actually wondered if a park ranger would buy my story if I told them it was a replica and not stolen.

Thanks,

Tim