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no parade, less vendors and gear reps. no indoor presentations and i've heard only a certain amount of hikers will be able to camp

the road in question is gated so no vehicle traffic at all

when? i'm based in Damascus.

well it's 190 miles/3hrs. round trip. all highway, i'd do it for $130

hitch. i'm goin' to georgia in a coupla weeks. gonna park near neel gap then hitch to springer. ain't worried about gettin' a ride. it'll happen

yes there is parking there. shuttled a person 6 months ago. room for 4 or 5 vehicles

i always sleep with my food in my tent. 35+ years now

but one should always go into the back country in that scenario knowing the shelter on their back is gonna save their life. a wooden box set up above the ground sucks. my opinion

This is from Reddit -- so don't take it as gospel until verified -- but you gotta be kiddin me. :(


Garvey Shelter is out of commission
Just got the word from the trail overseer for that...

my first attempt in 1986 i quit in Gorham, NH. not bored just was sick of walkin'. didn't wanna walk thru some of the most scenic parts of the AT with a bad attitude. saved Maine for a rainy day so...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXCA6neXYi0

i was on the IMT a lot this past summer and fall. i live in Damascus. didn't see any blowdowns or abnormal washouts. had a couple friends hike from VA 16 to Damascus a few weeks ago in a snow storm....

i was at Springer late March that year. most snow was gone

no. not a safety issue at all

a local woman bought up a bunch of properties in town which included the building MRO was in and the hostel. she wanted him out by 31 Jan. the hostel hasn't been open for a few years

Sundog? yes

...is now OPEN at it's new location 335 East Laurel Ave. at the end of the bridge, diagonally across from the car wash

park at the town library. PM me about shuttle

the town library

i shuttle out of Damascus.

i can shuttle you

i was there at both gaps 2 days ago. the roads are in good shape. AWD will do you just fine with a few inches of snow

what time and where do you want to be picked up?

sorry. not available on the 7th or 8th. try Mount Rogers outfitters for a shuttle

the library itself is closed but the lot is open and free. police patrol it a lot. very safe. when do you need a shuttle?