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I have ditched sticks completely, something people commented on when I did a section from Erwin to roan mtn a couple of weeks ago.

Go with the trusted friend, you don't NEED anything.


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I was under the impression that hiking in it caused more erosion. Maybe I'm wrong?

Vermont is still muddy then, IME.

Good to know. I guess I didn't really notice that it was doing triangulation since I use my iPhone for GPS stuff.

>>I would get an iPad Mini with the cellular chip. The models with the cell chip also have a GPS chip; the wi-fi only models don't.

Really? They must have changed that. My wi-fi only iPad does...

Really? They must have changed that. My wi-fi only iPad does do GPS when it's on a network.

I don't cook on most trips. For breakfast, I usually have a protein shake with instant coffee thrown in.

The rest of the day, I'll eat a chicken/tuna packet with mayo and/or mustard, GF bagel,...

I continue to use my hammock because I get much better sleep in it, and I wake up less sore. It's just much more comfortable.

BTDT with the freezer bag cooking. Still saves me a lot of screwing around to not cook.

I'm doing a 4-day at the beginning of May (Erwin to Roan Highlands), and 3 days food is a good idea - I already had laid it out and did not plan breakfast on the first day or dinner on the last...but...

I'm going with these: Merrell Women's Ascend Glove Trail Running Shoe

My old NB are falling apart, and I also had some old Montrail Kinabalu (I think) that have also bit the dust.

Last year, I...

It's been a rough winter in the area too - I would double check that skyline drive is open where you need to be on it.

I've done a bunch of sections that way, usually in May in southern VA or TN/NC.

It makes eating MUCH simpler for me and saves me more time than weight, probably.

I usually make a protein shake...

As long as you have dry clothes and socks to sleep in, you can get away with a lot.. that said, I wouldn't go anywhere near Damascus in February. And I'm actually kind of a hard ass from the upper...

That really depends on your sleeping bag.

I second that. It's pretty easy to find a place to camp once you climb the hill.


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I ran into 2 SOBOs at Jerry Cabin on Friday the 4th. They will certainly be affected. Is GSNMP just refusing to issue permits or what?

Drive west to massanutten. There's a 100 mile ring trail around it, and many connector trails.

I've done several sections without a stove, all in either May or late Sept. early October.

It's not the weight - it's the simplicity. And I *love* summer sausage and cheese. I have to be...

Oddbird - have you tried the Let's Do Organic coconut cream packets? I can eat those straight, they are so tasty.

What does 5ppm mean in practical terms? I have no idea what level of gluten...

I live near front royal, and while I haven't stayed in the motels, I'd stay at the Super8, based on proximity to groceries and restaurants. It's also not far from Main Street with it's many...

Probably Vital Wheat Gluten. This is made into a fake meat called Seitan.

It has rather the texture of lung, but some vegan/vegetarians seem to like it.

One of my symptoms of gluten intolerance was tinnitus, and my ears did swell up sometimes. I and would *swear* my eyesight is better, but I haven't had that tested yet.

Also, what you want to try...

I just hiked from TN91 to Carver's Gap (5/5 to 5/10). Everybody is in a big ol' hurry to make it to Trail Days.

I ran into dozens of thrus, of course, and these are the only names I can come up...

That's a great section, and it's beautiful in May. You could also go south from there - you'd make it to Roan and The Humps, Jane Bald, Overmountain shelter lots of nice stuff.

North from there -...