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Thanks for the input

I've got my winter setup and have hiked in winter conditions so that's not an issue (until it is an issue) My time frame is 20-27 Dec. I imagine the trail traffic is scarce...

Thanks Gambit,

Natures Inn Hostel? That's where I plan to leave my vehicle if they are open..

Hi I'm planning a Dec hike from Sams Gap NC to the I40 crossing in Tn. Has anyone experienced a Dec hike in that are? Any weather, hostels that stay open year round or any general knowledge would...

Anyone else starting from waynesboro around that time

I carried the Atmos 65 AG 500 miles last year. Great pack to carry. The issue is it gained weight. When I got it weighed 4lbs 6oz. Today it weighs 5lbs 8 oz. It also gets heavier in the rain. I...

Backgroup. I started a flip flop at HF last april wearing a pair of Vasque St Elias boots. Great boot but the Pa. rocks ate them up and by Palmerton I had to purchase boots. I ordered Oboz....

Muddywaters, the hiking I enjoyed. The camping, not so much. Groups of people partying, while entertaining, not my thing. The allure for me is experiencing things outside my norm

Had a great time. The only issue was sleep. I think I solved that by swapping the foam pad for the thermal rest neo air. Oh, and Tylenol pm

I was a thru hiker last year. I started at springer arrived at standing bear farm hostel and decided I was thru hiking. So this year I will be making my 2nd attempt. I had never hiked or back...

Anyone from Ohio thru hiking in 2016?

Late Mar early April start. Chose Atkins to start so I'd be ahead of the herd yet have plenty of trail miles before the PA rock climbs.

I will be at ATKO and plan to step off 9 mar.

How's the training going? What's everyone doing? I've been walking three hours take some food n water then another three hours. Monday I will add the final three hour set which is the plan for the...

Well Dogwood, I and most others who have never been use these shelters, gaps and balds as reference points because it's what we know. Doesn't mean I plan to hike shelter to shelter but it does make...

Not a should hike it or not post that decision has been made. For those who have or are planning to, is the approach trail a full day and camp or a stop and go? I think Hawk Mtn is too ambitious...

So the gear is got, the countdown clock is ticking and I've not been this excited since Bonnie promised second base in seventh grade. My attention turns to the hike. Hours of reading have lead me to...

You're welcome, when I made the reservation I told the guy what I was doing. He said he was familiar with atko and the cabin was right there so we shall see.

www.benning.army.mil/infantry/rtb/5thRTBn/content/pdf/Cottages.pdf
77 cloverleaf trail Dahlonega GA I'm not familiar with the area but I'm told it's close

I'm with ya Bonafide and staying with the o brother theme the Sunday morning ready set go will be called the runnoft.

Anyone interested in a foothills trail thru hike in Jan? I'm flexible with the dates.

Is there a long term parking lot at Amicalola Falls?

I will be starting approach trail Mar 9

Upfront new to and knowledge challenged about long distance hiking. Ive read quite a lot about pack weight. Is there some formula to figure roughly what a loaded pack should weigh. I'm 6ft 6in and...

I have reserved a cabin at Camp Merrill for the 6th and 7th of Mar. Anyone interested in sharing the $125 rental fee let me know.

I plan to catch a hop from Charleston to Dobbins. From there hitchhike, shuttle, car jack or walk to Amicalola Falls for ATKO.