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    TheRedBandana

    Very New Beginners' Questions

    Thread Starter: TheRedBandana

    Hello all,

    I'm very inexperienced when it comes to hiking; for the most part, I run, bike, and swim for cardio. I go for a hike every now

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    futureatwalker

    How will Covid-19 affect hiking in 2021?

    Thread Starter: futureatwalker

    The nights are drawing in, and it is time to think about next year....

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    NoTrailNameYet13

    Town/sleeping clothes, yes or no?

    Thread Starter: NoTrailNameYet13

    Hopeful future thru hiker here. I've been lurking for a while and researching, and I was just wondering what opinions were for carrying extra clothes?

    Last Post By: justhike Today, 11:29 Go to last post
    Red Wolf

    A.T. Museum ~ Update

    Thread Starter: Red Wolf

    APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM
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    Last Post By: Red Wolf Today, 11:26 Go to last post
    C2

    Last Section - Culvers Gap North

    Thread Starter: C2

    After a number of years section hiking north from Springer mountain, while also working, I’ve made it as far north as Culvers gap, N.J. I now have the

    Last Post By: C2 Today, 11:26 Go to last post
    susiegear

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    Thread Starter: susiegear

    Hello, a few years ago when I worked in construction a few of us found that pantyhose were great for keeping warm. I know........guys wearing pantyhose.

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