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carried my car keys on a thru hike last year. Left my car at Springer, carried a key ring with no less than 12 keys on it thru Erwin TN. Couldn't figure out where to leave them in case I had to get...

I was only witness to this @ a shelter in NC last year.

Rainy day, late afternoon, lots of alcohol and other stuff being passed around the shelter.

In attendance, 4 college guys and 4...

Congrats Ron! How long is the drive time between Hiawassee and your Budget Inn location in Franklin? Just curious..

I brought a copy of Catcher in the Rye. As I read the book I used the pages as fire starter.

I read close to every book available on the AT prior to my hike, it was nice reading a "classic"...

i went with a zero bag with a liner, had some 8 degree nights and was good..

you can start early. I started early last year, midle of Feb, lucked out, everytime the weather turned bad I was approaching a town. I could afford to stay as long as I deemed necesary to not hike...

Word of warning, I only hiked last year from Springer to Erwin but it was enough for me to appreciate a different lifestyle. I re entered the corporate work place when I got back and I dread it day...

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Stayed @ Hiawassee Inn this year on a 350 mile Section Hike to Erwin and probably had the best experience along with Ron Haven at the Budget Inn in Franklin.

Ron (Hiawassee Inn) was extremely...

Do everything you can to keep yourself under 25lbs! I got back Easter Sunday this year after hiking Springer to Erwin TN. 340 Miles, 2.5 mo's.

I was also new to LD Hiking and my 40-50 pack...

Got an email with slide show from Pembrook VA on 05-29. JS

I came off the trail just south of Erwin TN after an incredible hike from Springer. Met so many incredible people!

I hiked with Rehab for about a month. We have stayed in touch since Easter...

Anyone mention Standing Bear Farm??? Absolute great time. Curtis was a great host! Stopped there this year, didn't plan on a zero but it sucks you in! http://www.standingbearfarm.com/

Momma always said, nothin nice to say, don't say it.

Boy would he get off seeing close to 500 posts about him though...



Had to say that.

Bought a $5 pack of these little guys at Neels Gap. (Sea to Summit makes them)

Your pack weight looks great. I just finished on Easter a hike from Springer to Erwin TN. It was simply put, the...