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    Don't have a comparison to offer, just some...

    Don't have a comparison to offer, just some thoughts.
    There is a Walmart about a mile away from the Sandy Springs station (station south of North Springs). You could walk there, and then just need...
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    I am interested. will send pm.

    I am interested. will send pm.
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    I would say NO to an extra, 'hiking' set of base...

    I would say NO to an extra, 'hiking' set of base layers.
    My clothing set very similar to yours. On the rare day (mid-Mar to early Apr) when I awoke to below-freezing temps with a cold wind, I just...
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    I use the heavier Tyvek for my tent footprints,...

    I use the heavier Tyvek for my tent footprints, and they range from ~3.5 - 5.0 ounces (1P - 2P). (I'll have to look into that lighter option...)
    I like the protection for the bottom of my tent and...
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    Most of the shuttle drivers on the AT shuttle...

    Most of the shuttle drivers on the AT shuttle list are located in western CT/MA, which is pretty far from the New England trail in Middletown.
    (I am on that list at mm1459.6)

    If you were looking...
  6. Not sure why people do that, but really, ignore...

    Not sure why people do that, but really, ignore it all. I had a very adamant section hiker once tell me that the "climb" up Albert Mtn wasn't worth the effort - we should just take the road around....
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    Don't know if it's already worked into your...

    Don't know if it's already worked into your schedule, but be aware that trains to/from the AT Train platform at RT22 only run on Weekends and Holidays. Weekday trains do not stop there.

    (I'm a...
  8. The Macedonia Brook reroute was officially...

    The Macedonia Brook reroute was officially updated in December 2023 to reduce the road walk and make use of the Kent School/Numeral Rock trail that HikerMiker referred to.

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  9. Unfortunately, it was a death of a hiker at that...

    Unfortunately, it was a death of a hiker at that intersection in November 2021 that spurred the reroute.
    Not a backpacker, but a day hiker. Occurred mid-day. The woman's family crossed ahead of her,...
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    What is the torso size of the ULA Ohm?

    What is the torso size of the ULA Ohm?
  11. I'm local (and a shuttle driver). Overnight...

    I'm local (and a shuttle driver).
    Overnight parking is allowed (no restrictions; there were some locations in CT where COVID caused closing of parking areas, but no issue here/now).
    I generally...
  12. Relax Inn, immediately to west when you cross...

    Relax Inn, immediately to west when you cross RT11/Lee Highway, accepts resupply boxes. (always prudent to call ahead to confirm)
    I stayed there on my section. Laundry, hot water, room was 'eh' but...
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    Trail in CT (and NY) is pretty accessible by mass...

    Trail in CT (and NY) is pretty accessible by mass transit from NYC area, some requiring a shuttle to-from the train.

    Harlem Line of the MetroNorth Railroad (out of Grand Central Terminal in NYC)...
  14. posted last night by Hostel of Maine: We're...

    posted last night by Hostel of Maine:

    We're also offering shuttles around the Kennebec, between Caratunk and either East Flagstaff Rd (the northern access to the Bigelows) or Rt27...
  15. Update: As of June 6, 2023 the new Brassie Brook...

    Update: As of June 6, 2023 the new Brassie Brook Shelter is OPEN.

    Also as of June 6, "Construction on the new Riga Shelter will begin soon."
  16. FOUND: ultralight hubbed tent pole system in Fahnestock SP

    Found along RT 301 where the AT crosses in Fahnestock State Park.
    Pole set; all one piece. Y-shaped when expanded for use. two-color.
    DAC Featherlite NFL - the version used on ultralight double...
  17. I am on the shuttle provider list, at mile...

    I am on the shuttle provider list, at mile 1459.6, and happy to help if i'm available. As noted above, the first part of the list doesn't provide contact info, you need to scroll down to the later...
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    if you have a shuttle driver, you could ask them....

    if you have a shuttle driver, you could ask them. i try to keep fuel cans available for folks traveling by air.
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    do you use FarOut? Comments on the App at road...

    do you use FarOut? Comments on the App at road crossings or the tent/shelter site you used, or other POIs could be useful. If you don't have the app, I could post your comment/phone number, with your...
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    For anyone that doesn't want to click through,...

    For anyone that doesn't want to click through, the planned opening dates of the SNP Waysides for 2023:

    Big Meadows Wayside - March 23, 2023
    Elk Wallow Wayside - April 7
    Loft Mountain Wayside -...
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    see calendar ~half-way down page for anticipated...

    see calendar ~half-way down page for anticipated opening dates 2023. Updates should be posted here as well (I think over past couple of years they have not been TOTALLY reliable, i.e. opening dates...
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    I'm on the shuttle list at nobo mile 1458.5 and...

    I'm on the shuttle list at nobo mile 1458.5 and would be happy to help with shuttles and/or slackpacking. I'm located between Pawling and Kent.
    There are no traditional hostels that offer...
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    Shuttle provider list on this site:...

    Shuttle provider list on this site: https://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/articles/2022-shuttles.pdf.

    I am on the list at nobo mile 1458.5, very close to the CT southern boundary at the NY-CT line. If...
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    The Metro-North Railroad (MNR) Harlem line is the...

    The Metro-North Railroad (MNR) Harlem line is the train that crosses the AT at the 'Appalachian Trail' platform, ~nobo mm1452.6. The train stops at this platform only on weekends and some holidays -...
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    "....freezing temperatures and high winds....",...

    "....freezing temperatures and high winds....", this, on July 30.

    Unfortunately another solemn, but important, reminder to all hikers headed that way.
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