Brother Doug.... I feel you pain, literally. You know I've been section hiking the AT for 15 years and for the past several I've been dealing with body issues.... but, I going to turn 70 so not sure...
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Brother Doug.... I feel you pain, literally. You know I've been section hiking the AT for 15 years and for the past several I've been dealing with body issues.... but, I going to turn 70 so not sure...
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and comments.... especially those respecting the integrity of the Trail. I can only think of maybe three occasions over the 1400 miles I've hiked the AT that I had...
AT Guide list two options for parking near the border of NY.... first is a small lot at Hoyt Rd. (this is where we left off) and another just .5 mile north on CT 55. Need to leave my vehicle there...
I saw on Guthook a posted comment about a "new" bunkhouse/lodging somewhere near Falls Village. I can't seem to find the post and there doesn't seem to be very many options for tenting outside of...
NOW brother.... all great advice, but I'd add to pray about it. Now I pushing 70 and have been sectioning for 15 years.... it was NEVER easy and it will just get harder with age. I am somewhat of...
OK... yes, there are many variables i.e., temp, age, model, etc., but in general how many days can you expect your cell phone to last if it is almost always on AIR PLANE mode? Just using Guthook...
Looking for a shuttle service around Tyringham, MA that would take me and my buddy back to CT/NY border at Hoyt Road sometime in October.
Maybe a shuttle service out of Great Barrington, MA might be...
Congratulations brother.... thanks for all your post, wisdom, etc.... I'll try again next year to complete the Beast
Trying to plan for a SOBO LASH from Katahdin to Hanover, NH... I am accustomed to using mail drops and wanted to share my plans in hopes of receiving some feedback. Planning on driving to Shaws and...
Remy... I'm planning a SOBO start mid-June with my buddy. I'm only going 800 miles to complete my AT section hiking, my buddy will only be going for a couple of weeks, then I'll be on my own. You...
My buddy and I are thinking about going SOBO around the middle of June 2021. I want to hike back to CT/NY border to complete my 15 years of sectioning the AT. My buddy's schedule is very flexible...
Check out the Dan Durston 1 and 2 person tents on DROP.... can't beat the deal.... I have the 2P and absolutely love it! If your interested I have a 2P Emogene (MyTrailCo .. old Golite)... you can...
Call Carl "the bush" at 845-820-1331. He is not a shuttle service but is helping me out with a shuttle from DWG to the NY/CT border just a few days before you. He has quoted me a great price and...
After 14 years of eating these commercial meals I should know this... but, I'm having some doubts? I use the freezer bag method to cook all my meals... simply boil 2 cups of water and pour it into...
Outstanding.... I've been sectioning for the past 14 years and hope to finish next year.... An AT thru-hike is tough no doubt, no dispute.... but I gotta say that sectioning the entire AT is a...
Looking through my journal of 14 years of section hiking the AT I come across many trail names and I can usually remember or put a face to them because they are so unique... and cool. I gave...
Thanks for the advice brother.... happy trails
I was dropped of a few years ago at Mountain Rd. and Main St. in DWG at a small AT parking lot.... wonder about leaving my vehicle there for a 12 - 14 days. i also saw on Google Maps a park and ride...
At my age... that ground is hard!! I've had a couple of bad experiences with BA pads.... but every time they were more than reasonable and sent me replacements. Yes. a blow out or slow leak is a...
Check out the Mid-X 1 & 2 person tents on Drop..... I got the 2P and think it is a game breaker.
Thanks for your thoughts... Meadow Lake Farm BB looks doable... $15 camping including b'fast & laundry. A 17' Sobo "Scar"advertises on Guthook about a helping and a place to crash. I also came...
Planning a Sobo lash from CT/NY border to DWG in late Sept - Oct. Using Guthook and AWOL ... and there doesn't seem to be many or any hostels available. Many high priced BB near he NY/NJ border...
Thank you.... right now I'm planning on being in DWG around 11ish on Saturday, April 25th.
Thanks Gambit... I don't see him in the AT Guide (2018) can you pm me his number? Enjoyed many of your post over the years as we are both big into Sectioning the AT. This hike will complete GA to...
Planning to section-hike the state of New Jersey in late April and looking for a shuttle service that can take me and my buddy from Delaware Water Gap to Greenwood Lake Marina (NY)... this is about...