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A lot of the items stocked by large "box" stores seem to be geared more for the car camping enthusiast. I'm not saying a person can't outfit themselves at one of these establishments but like...

That whole section leading up to and away from Roan Mountain was awe inspiring for me. In '99 I exerienced pristine weather all the way through that section so the sunrise from the bottom bunks of...

Live in Richmond, Virginia and it's about 1h 15m to Rockfish Gap (South Entrance to Shenandoah National Park). About 4.5 hours from Damascus and about 2 hours from Harpers Ferry.

Between Campmor, Sierra Trading Post, and Mount Rogers Outfitters in Damascus, VA I've kept myself geared up for many, many years.

Can say without a doubt I absolutely love mine. Angled grips concerned me at first but after I developed my "groove" with my poles I don't think I'll be able to use a pair of straight ones again.

I was at summer camp in 1984 or 1985 (I was about 10 yrs old) and a guy that had thru-hiked the year prior came in and did a slide show presentation of his hike. Blown away would be an...

I parked across from MRO last month when I went out for about a week on the Trail. They charge $2 a day for parking. Car was just like I left it when I returned!

Been wearing Super Feet since '99. Above posts are spot-on. I have used them in my running shoes, soccer cleats, and hiking footwear with success.

Can't say enough good things about the staff at MRO. Bought my first pack from a store in Richmond, VA that sold me the wrong size simply to make a commission off my sale. I was in MRO in '99...

Ate at Baja Cafe a few weeks ago which was a new place to me since it's been a couple years since I visited Damascus. Had Newcastle on tap! Nice treat when I got back in town after a week in the...

Just did a 55 mile section of the AT (Damascus -> Dicky Gap) with my dog a couple weeks ago. I enjoy taking her on short hikes (1-10 days) but wouldn't attempt a Thru with her in tow. At shelters...

Assuming that Springer -> Harpers Ferry is 1,000 miles and wanting to complete your section hike in 2 months (@ 60 days) you're looking at a need to cover 16.6 miles every day with no breaks. I'm...

I've been using a different type of Olay facial wipes for the last couple years. They are premoistened (so they don't foam up like the ones mentioned above) and I carry one for each day I'm out so as...

I weighed my pack on the scale on the side of the Visitors Center and started walking North from there. No regrets though I was laughing at myself when I got to the parking lot next to the Falls and...

I enjoyed reading this book by Edward Garvey before I went out in 1999. May be read not only as the story of a hiker at age 75, but also as a practical, "how-to" guide for backpacking the AT. Pages...

I have used the "camel up" method with much success for years. Same approach mentioned by KZ with another bottle thrown in right before I got to bed. I can't stand carrying water up and down hills...

Stayed in Thomas Knob last Wednesday night. 50+ mph winds, 20 degrees (F), and a clear sky with a full moon. Seems there is a new resident skunk there over the last few weeks that can climb the...