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Hey Ottawa, Rocket...

Is your favorite band The Tragically Hip? A big canadian band. I love them. In fact, the best show I ever saw, was Tragically Hip at Fillmore in San Francisco back in...

Phatnate,

Regarding ankle twists... I did Katahdin in September last year with those lightweight merrils and had no problem with ankle twists. and my ankles are pretty skinny. I'm not sure what...

would it be considered tacky for a guy to register with trailplace.com for the sole purpose of professing a guys love for the Republican Party, America and President George W. Bush?

TDS
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It wouldn't be whiteblaze if everyone agreed. Soulmates have fun in Alaska this summer. One state I've always wanted to visit.

Thanks for your quick replies.

Glad folks out there are not...

Lone Wolf, thanks for your reply. I have heard alot about you. Mostly of the bad sort... Just kidding.

You never do. Do you hike with a dog?

I haven't used one in GA, NC or TN. But I had...

To hang a bear bag or not?

Thoughts/Suggestions/Comments...

Thanks,
TDS

If you decide to buy and utilize all of the maps, you could carry a state or two worth of maps and mail the rest ahead. Once you reach that first destination, take what you need and mail the rest...

Crash Test was down in Florida about 4 weeks ago. He spoke to Mala by phone who was also down there trying to find Restless. We got to hang out with Crash at the ALDHA gathering in Pipestem. Yea...

Jim,

Hang in there. Take your therapy serious so your chances of getting off this year are high. You Texas boys make a quick recovery.

Regards,
TDS

It sounds that most of the dreamers are doing some sort of training. I moved to Tennessee several months ago with visions of training and planning. Since then, I have scrapped any such training. ...

Good points everyone. Restless brought to our discussion a point from the perspective of both hiker and outfitter. It goes to show there are two sides of the coin. And while paying abit more seems...

Pack:Mountainsmith- Phantom (3.1 lb)
Bag: Western Mountaineering- Alpinlite (1.15 lb)
Pad: Thermarest- Prolite 3 FL (1.4 lb)
Tent: MSR Hubba 1man (3.7 lb)

Poles: Leki Super Makalu (1.5 lb)
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Hey there Dreamers!

Like you I am finding the wait difficult! I am planning on a March 1,2,3'ish start.

From Amicaola Falls I am hoping to find a ride to Springer via forest roads. I hiked...

Everyone has their opinion right?!?

Well, if you sleep just a little bit cold, that REI Sub Kilo 20 degree bag will keep you warm, IF your wearing heavyweight socks, longjohns, polarfleece and...

Lots of great responses here!

Your bag is a pretty important item here. You'll be in it or on top of it every night so you want something that will work for YOU.

I have a Western...

Good morning.

Has anyone ever left their vehicle at Amicoala Falls for a period of time longer than 1 month? I know that you could just so long as you paid the $3.

I am just thinking about...

Thanks. Good stuff.

Could someone please give me some information about hiking from FL to GA.? TDS

Could someone please give me some information about hiking from FL to GA.? TDS.

Could someone please give me some information about hiking from FL to GA.?

Could someone please give me some information about hiking from FL to GA.?

Gear tends to be a VERY popular subject amongst thru-hikers... This past year I've spent some time on the AT and have attended the Whiteblaze.net Gathering in Caretunk, ME and the ALDHA Gathering in...

Very important discussions friends.

Everyone is different and will develop a system that works for them.

Some folks love wool and others don't. If you want to compromise, Cabelo's makes...

Robo, you mentioned purchasing food for mail drops. There is a forum that deals with this topic specifically. Check it out and you will find that few thru-hikers actually send regular food/mail...

Hey gang! Hope to meet you all next year. I am planning on beginning the last week of February. Still have not yet nailed down a specific date. My Mom would like to see me off from the Lodge. And I'd...