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I quick report of overcrowding on the AT, seems the Streisand effect would occur from the article.

https://youtu.be/SuXQqi7AdfA

trail runners for a thru are best if your pack is under 35lbs and over 40lbs most will want/need ankle support.

Trail runners with GTX are great to hike in during light rain and puddle filled...

My favs other then your 2
Duncanan, PA The Doyle
Catawba, VA has the best restaurant on the trail
Daleville, VA has so many services for a hiker .3 from the trail you wish more gaps were like it...

Yes this was a great overall observation of this thread. The data and conclusion of Mr. Bissell's letter, basically it sounds to me like my teenage son not being able to cope with an issue and when...

I'm in the opinion that IB200 can be consumed 12times a day if taken with meals and plenty of water and prescription IB800 can be taken 4times a day with meals and plenty of water. If you don't...

This question has HYOH

I can testify to loading up the first time with 9days of food, but I learned quickly that every town and resupply on the AT has you going down hill in and uphill out. I...

Amen

Since 1950 both Canada and US have more then doubled in population. I know Mr. Bissell has a better view of this situation but the claim to many have come and BSP can't expand services I...

Looks like good stuff, how does it do wrapped around your polls or water bottle or is there a new better way?

If hiking you have a hot spot forming stop asap and cover it with duct tape directly to the skin
Blister becomes naggy but not bloody this is my proven advise

Sorry 29201
My worry is mainly about this paragraph in the letter, the subject of my novella in seeing a BSP Director basically saying it's over the numbers are to high. I cry BS

I have read all threads and great work. 2 ways of thinking here well more but from me mainly 2. As a AT hiker thats been to Springer twice and BSP once I have a Hiker thru opinion and as a business...

that Hanover co-op on the trail did cost alot when I went thru but so worth it. Including a 1lb Delmonico I hiked in to the next shelter

I spent 3or4x on restaurants I also did a steak dinner...

I didn't have one of the 70's GI Joe's but my friends did, mine was prob late 50's or 60's doll. I just never saw that sticker/patch in the 70's. I know a resurgence in the mid-late 80's but I was of...

First off I would like to thank Honda Holiday advertisement this year for no Michael Bolton! This Season Honda holiday commercials have various toys 30-40's somthings(stretch Armstrong mainly for me)...

late night rain/misty morning Beaver Brook hike for me. To paraphrase Woody from Toy Story. "Thats not hiking, that's falling gracefully". Lichen heavy area and high moister from dew, fog and brooks...

If Mrs Tux gets this I'll never be able to go ever again.

Yes It could happen to me/you, but... How many times on the AT did you say to yourself "I could die right here and be Happy"?

ATC shared this link on FB this morn and didn't see it posted here

http://vimeo.com/104524837

Came across an article in HuffPost today and thought I'd post a link to let anyone wanting proof that hikers are better off hiking then reading off of a laptop like me.
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even noobs can hike this area 15mi a day as long as your packs under 35lbs, lots of options to get to NYC when I hiked this area in 05' I took the option of a bus from Bear Mtn to Port Authority....

rocks in PA are mainly north of Duncannon to DWG. That said they reside elsewhere too but I found the most overgrowth between those 2 points that makes the ankle killers the most deadly. Looking...

this is the best tool to get to a balance and ankle strength needed to prevent a strain. Cando vestibular balance disc

these videos will be some of the uses ...

I found a new love for little Debbie and loved oatmeal creme pies as a kid but when hiking the banana bread and coffee cakes gave new life for snacks on intown resupply.

the mfg has extensive instructions on this http://www.hammockgear.com/clean-instructions/

I have 2 Ralph Lauren Comforters(cotton shell) and have 2 Marmot down sleeping bags(poly shell) that Ive...

you can washed down basically the down I've had wash it in a front loader washing machine with powder detergent and a pinch of the corner Fels-Naptha bar. Dry in the industrial dryer on low heat with...

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