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I haven't read all the other advice so if I duplicate then disregard.

If you love him and want to try to make it work, try getting him out and active with activities closer to home that might...

What's the inseam? :D

I hate when people overshare. Recently a co-worker confided in me that another co-worker was going to be fired that week. It was very awkward being around the doomed woman. I tried to act natural...

How about the Long Path in NY? How is that in May? About the same?

Agreed. See Hammock Forums for more. HF is the resource for all things hammocking.

1) Don't take your feet for granted! If you feel a hot spot then stop and treat it.
2) If you are prone to chafing; carry a small, trial size of Gold Bond powder. It can save your morale and...

The Amazon Kindle (or the B&N Nook or the Sony Reader) is a good choice because you can take the bible and literally hundreds of other books of your choice. The Kindle also bosts a battery charge...

I'm going to bring dish clothes and kitchen towels again this year.

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu288/bkpkchck/Maryland/S6300964.jpgThe privy at the Ed Garvey Shelter in Maryland doesn't have a door and the walls don't go all the way to the floor or roof. It's...

Sly, My friend Carrie is coming with me. She would like for here tag to read CarrieAnn. Thanks.

Hey Chatzi,

I'm Hooch's girlfriend and the Jade 60 waist belt fits far bigger than 28 inches. I'm a plus sized girl, size 24 right now and the waist belt was plenty big. The Jade 60 was great. ...

I can't wait for RUCK!! Y'all don't forget the food spreadsheet, the link is on Sly's posts. Looking a little bare right now.

See everybody there!

In Maryland I ran into a thru hiker. She was probably 5' 6" but I imagine she didn't weigh more than 114. Her pack, however, was probably around 35 lbs and she was finishing up in Front Royal. ...

Maryland was awesome and so was hiking with My Hooch!
http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/uu288/bkpkchck/Maryland/S6300939.jpg

Get out and try it....take it out to The Cliffs of the Neuse or Raven Rock State park so if you get cold you can get in the car and go home : )

Just did all of the AT in Maryland, it's beautiful but rocky trail. Pretty mild elevation changes. I especially like the section from Gathland State Park into Harper's Ferry but watch out for the...

Whatever you decide to do, take a couple of the foil space blankets along just in case. You can put one under the sleeping bag and one inside with you if all else fails. The are noisy but have...

When Hooch and I did our Maryland section we got up between 5 and 5:30 am so that we could take our time packing up and eating a hot breakfast. Tried to get moving around 7am and then hiked until we...

I never worry because I sound more like bigfoot crashing down the trail than a graceful dear.

I didn't mean to sound like *itchy but here in the Whiteblaze Women's Forum you are preaching to the choir. We all love the outdoors. Hearing about men that marry girlie girls and are then...

You are the only person that can make you happy. Don't wait for your boyfriend, parents or employer to do it for you.

Get a real, steady job. Get a place to live. Get back to the gym. Get...

I'm thankful for my many friends (hikers and non-hikers), my family, my Hooch, my health, my job and my life. Its been a long time since I have been so happy and optimist.

hmmmmm.....and I thought this was the women's forum... please don't lump all women in that category. Some of us love the outdoors.

Just make the arrangements and go! Leave an agenda with someone and get out there! Who cares what people think?

Very good advice already. Hooch and I took a 5 day trip and did all of Maryland. I was worried about not being able to shower, especially wash my hair. One of the things that made it better was...