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    MikeN

    On trail male urinary cathing

    Thread Starter: MikeN

    Long story short: I had prostate surgery several years ago and now I need to catheterize myself 3 times a day; otherwise, I'm a healthy and fit 73 yo.

    Last Post By: MikeN Today, 23:11 Go to last post
    mverville

    Shenandoah resupply

    Thread Starter: mverville

    Any thoughts on resupply through the SNP in early April?

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    mweinstone

    I can train a dog to thruhike alone .

    Thread Starter: mweinstone

    I have a plan.
    Your only question is why.
    Because one day resque dogs may be able to do multi day searches alone.
    Call me nuts or

    Last Post By: JNI64 Today, 20:55 Go to last post
    JC13

    LOST: One Darn Tough Hiker Compression Sock

    Thread Starter: JC13

    Lost one of my Darn Tough Hiker Compression socks on the BMT somewhere between Bearpen Branch and the big ford on the way to Enloe Creek campsite. I would

    Last Post By: JC13 Today, 19:33 Go to last post
    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: Five Tango Today, 19:14 Go to last post
    chknfngrs

    Dream Hike?

    Thread Starter: chknfngrs

    I just picked out a route on the AT that would be my dream: from my house, walk to Harper’s Ferry along the C&O canal towpath. Turn right on the AT,

    Last Post By: Prov Today, 18:43 Go to last post