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    JPritch

    What wind speed cancels your trip?

    Thread Starter: JPritch

    I'm on the fence about a trip this weekend. I am prepared to deal with the cold, but due to 30-35 mph winds with gusts to 43, I was planning to "tuck

    Last Post By: rdljr Today, 01:56 Go to last post
    Bubblehead

    Camp shoes?

    Thread Starter: Bubblehead

    For LASH, camp shoes or no camp shoes? Trying to decrease my base weight. Is leaving camp shoes out worth the decreased weight? My camp shoes are 9 oz....

    Last Post By: HooKooDooKu Today, 00:43 Go to last post
    Mugthumper

    An unidentified 2017 AT Hiker has died on the Florida Trail

    Thread Starter: Mugthumper

    The hiker known as "Denim", "Mostly Harmless", or just "Harmless" hiked southbound on the AT in 2017. He started in NY and

    Last Post By: TNhiker Yesterday, 23:44 Go to last post
    Mogster

    Mountain Crossing

    Thread Starter: Mogster

    I heard that the hostel was closed. Does anyone know when it will re-open?
    (Tried to call but no answer)

    Last Post By: hoozurmama Yesterday, 20:33 Go to last post
    ldsailor

    Scary Encounters for Women on the Trail

    Thread Starter: ldsailor

    I thought this article (link below) was very interesting. It also hit home to some degree. I try to be friendly on the trail. Many years in sales oriented

    Last Post By: Prov Yesterday, 18:38 Go to last post
    gollwoods

    side trail of a side trail

    Thread Starter: gollwoods

    from the AT to Gatlinburg a pretty nice trip is south on boulevard trail to LeConte. then west generally on bullhead trail and old sugarlands trail to

    Last Post By: gollwoods Yesterday, 18:14 Go to last post