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I started Feb. 21 and was the 65th thru-hiker to register at Amicalola Falls State Park. There were about a dozen hikers I continually ran into all he ay to Maine.

Leaving on the 21st

Hitting the approach trail on the 21st

Doing a three day hike in the smokies this weekend (leaving from springer feb. 21). This hike was supposed to be for experience hiking in snow and really cold weather, however, it's supposed to hit...

Just went to do day day hike in prentice coopet, and the road is closed. You can still access the trail from signal point, or from suk creek road. I wouldn't park my car along the road overnight,...

I must have hiked prentice cooper at least 20 times over in the past year, and like rain man said, beautiful views of the Tennessee river gorge, but not much elevation gain.
The firey gizzard trail...

I've read a few posts about winter footwear, and have seen yaktracks and microspikes mentioned several times, but have only heard these mentioned by a sales rep.
I just received a pair of these for...

A pair of glittens
A wool hat lined entirely with fleece(which for some reason is hard to come by)
A pair of ice trekker diamond grips (started testing these out, and so far they are awrsome - they...

I am giddy with excitment... leaving feb 21, and share the sentiments about the cold (I'm originally from michigan). I now live less than three hours from springer, so i only have to buy a plane...

Put hot water in you water bottle and put them in your bags a 1/2 hour before you climb in.

I have been curious as to what type of container is best for a bounce box. A tupperware is the first thing that comes to mind, but i thought the weight of one would add too much cost of repeated...

Mweinstone,

It sounds like you could benefit from reading a book or two

BrianLe,
Thank you for your advice. A coworker of mine also suggested to use trailrunners for winter months (which i plan on using for the majority of my thru) because they thaw a lot quicker.
I...

What is a warraghiyagey? It has taken me three months to read this thread and still cant't figure it out.

I'm excited to see this thread.
I don't have a trail name yet, but my name is also Joe. I'm leaving feb 21with a hiking partner (Stormsong), and part of thr reason is to beat the crowd... we are...

I'm excited to see this thread.
I don't have a trail name yet, but my name is also Joe. I'm leaving feb 21with a hiking partner (Stormsong), and part of thr reason is to beat the crowd... we are...

Leaving feb 21 with Stormsong... been planning and training for a year now, and it's all i can think about. See ya out there.

I find food tastes even better after a long hike.

Lots of butter, and a good bag.

I prefer the change-socks-every-couple-of-hours method. And the quickest way to dry your socks while hiking is to put them on your shoulders between your base layer and t-shirt. Your body heat dries...

I've been planning this trip for a year, and it's all i can think about. My friend and i are leaving feb 21... and i am also thinking in weeks. I love the winter time, and am excited to have it to...

Graywolf,
On short hikes, these foil packs are great for convienience... especially since they have veggies. However, for me, it comes down to nutritional value on a long distance hike. A bag of...

How many hikers actually observe naked day? Personaly, I would be too worried about stray branches at crotch level.

I have to agree with the pre-soaking method... and not just rice. I soak oats overnight to have ready for breakfast, and quinoa is one of the best trail foods i have found. (it's the only non-meat...