I didn't read all the posts, but I am concerned that - service dog or not - the dog may be attractive to a bear. In the Smokies, the bears don't always have a fear of humans, or of animals, and...
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I didn't read all the posts, but I am concerned that - service dog or not - the dog may be attractive to a bear. In the Smokies, the bears don't always have a fear of humans, or of animals, and...
I would add that you may need to see a cardiologist for a check-up and tell him/her about the edema in your legs and feet. This could be a cardiac problem, or . . . just a hiker problem that socks...
Sorry to hear about your accident, and glad you were as well prepared as you were, getting down safely.
My friends always, always worried about me hiking alone (female, older than some people),...
You should look for a good female urologist. Depending on where you live, it may be difficult to find one, but you can, and should. A gynocologist does not deal with this issue, and a urologist...
I love that sign, and the campsite is one of my favorites!!! Sorry to see the old sign go, but the new one is easier to read. Now, can I please have the old sign??? ; - )
Well. . . as always, it depends on your level of fitness, and in this case, the weather at that altitude. In Feb., you might have ice and snow. Are you going to be prepared to spend the night out...
Seeing that you are from Florida, I wonder if you know how cold it is going to be at that time of year in the mountains of NC at night? Are you prepared for freezing cold temps with wind? I say...
That thing is so ugly it defies imagination as to how it came to be with NO ONE apparently stopping it being built!!! I simply cannot see how anyone could think about destroying the top of a mountain...
Key words here "I shower every few days. . ." Bacterial build up for several days??? Seriously??? No wonder you have a problem!! Sweat, salt, dirt, sweat, salt, oil from your body, salt, sweat. . ....
I didn't see this mentioned, but one reason I can certainly think of why a power saw wouldn't be a good idea in the backwoods is that accidents happen. . . I know two men personally who have had...
You need to remember that you (or someone with you) will need to be able to find and use the pen quickly, so make sure to put it in an easily accessible place in your pack. It won't help much if...
What I have done in the past is get a shuttle driver to take me to the place where I start my hike, leaving my car parked at the shuttle driver's place, and then tell them what time/day (or call them...
I have had several "night time noise" experiences. . . and have seemed to always be "afraid" of the things that were harmless and "not bothered too much" by the things that really might have done...
I admit that I am a section hiker, but from everything I've read, and the people I have talked to who have been thru hikers, I'm thinking May 1 is a late start. And I don't really want to do this...
While it probably won't deter a break in, I have been known to liberally rub poison ivy on door handles or items I don't want to have taken. If I know to be careful, and someone else (who has no...
The man accused in this truly awful homicide is mentally ill. He was obviously in crisis, and should have (if things had worked in a perfect world) maybe been intercepted before this happened and...
I have not tried this on the trail as every dog I have encountered has been "nice" - and I don't approach them without asking the owner if it's OK - but may I suggest this? When I was riding a bike...
Ummm. . . . no to driving south to Auburn to spend the night. That's in the opposite direction of the trail. That would be a waste of time.
I don't know because I've not had the experience,...
That sounds like an excellent idea! It is sometimes the tinest of things that you find you need out there that you just don't have and get annoyed about.
One of the best trail angel "finds" I...
I would also suggest that you sleep with your feet elevated when hiking. You can pitch your tent on a slight incline & sleep with your feet elevated that way (you will get used to it), or put your...
in response to "Orthofingers" - that depends in large part on what the laws are in the state where the incident happened. Not every state has a "stand your ground" law, and yes, if authorities find...
To get medical attention after a fall (or other accident) or illness. Not what you want to happen.
I've reallly tried to find a hiking partner, but the people I know who are physically able to backpack are younger and have job, children, or other responsibilities. The older people I know who are...
As you hike, you will meet people and form friendships. You will be hiking for months, and if you make it to Georgia, you will know what you want to do then. Making plans now is pretty much useless,...
Hot day, water scarce. Came to Deep Gap & found water and one banana. Simple gift - maybe the best banana I ever ate. I was so grateful.