I'm starting from Yosemite on July 20th, hoping to finish on Mt. Whitney around August 9th.
Can't wait!
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I'm starting from Yosemite on July 20th, hoping to finish on Mt. Whitney around August 9th.
Can't wait!
I have a Copper Spur UL 1 person tent, which I used for the first half my 2011 thruhike (Springer to Duncannon, PA). Its a great tent, and it weathered some severe storms for me--high winds, heavy...
Ever had maple butter?
Vermont Maple syrup is way better :D
VT greeting: "Hoyt! How's the sap runnin?!"
Gordon is the man! Had the pleasure to meet him on numerous occasions along the AT last summer. He was supporting Troll for a long section hike.
Somehow, Gordon always parked his van at the...
Although I'm a dog lover, and generally prefer dogs to their owners--I strongly disagree with this statement. If you're hiking with a dog, don't plan on staying in ANY shelters, unless you find one...
Terrapin Station Hostel, perfect way to exit SNP.
It's doable, but a 35 degree bag in MArch is cutting it close. Plus, you might not be comfortable sleeping in a down jacket inside your sleeping bag. Test out your sleep-system before hitting the...
When I think of the SNP, I think of blueberry milkshakes, ice cold beer, hot dogs, bears, deer, a light backpack, rattlesnakes, and more blueberry milkshakes. It was terrible.
15-degree Marmot Helium: 2 lbs 2 oz
40-degree EMS Mountainlight: 1 lb 11 oz
Nothing like a nice down bag.
Wow that image came out huge...my bad
Whatever gets the job done, gives you peace of mind, and doesn't break your back.
I like the Leatherman Squirt PS4. Weighs only 2 ounces! I think it cost me $20....
Same here, i used the 3/4 length neoair with my backpack under my feet--still very comfortable. Held up the whole trail!
AMC Huts - Many section hikers will call themselves Thruhikers in the Presidentials, in order to get coveted work-for-stay spots at the AMC Huts. Thats the only time I gave the Section Hiker Vs....
I'm already getting Springer Fever BAD and it's not even January yet. It's been 4 months, 10 days, 6 hours since Katahdin, and I'm jonesin. I've been looking at all my pics from this summer, scanning...
[QUOTE=blackbird04217;1231685]What amazed me most is seeing the eyes of spiders reflect back, and white blazes stick out MUCH better than during the day hours. QUOTE]
That's exactly what I think...
For God's sakes, keep a daily journal. Definitely my biggest regret.
Avoid sleeping in shelters when possible.
Don't become obsessed with your mileage--when you get to a beautiful spot, throw...
Definitely want 2 poles. Much easier to pole-vault over long muddy sections, block poison ivy leaves from your legs, snag snickers wrappers off the ground, propel yourself up onto fallen trees which...
I highly recommend Awol's "The AT Guide." The mileages, shelter details, elevation profiles, and detailed town maps make it superior to the rest, IMO. Especially the town maps...you will quickly...
A wise man once said:
"You can make more money, but you can't make more time."
It's true.
This is tragic. My heart goes out to his family this holiday season.
The last time I saw John Wayne was the morning after the Bruins won Game 7 of the Stanley Cup, in the lobby of the Microtel...
Moving out of my apartment, saying goodbye to friends and family, then driving to Georgia. I'll be on Springer Mountain one week from today, heading to Maine baby!!:eek::banana:D
I too use the Black Diamond Ergo Cork poles, and love em. Nice and sturdy, and the flick-lock is awesome.
I really prefer cork handles to foam. I find foam gets sort of slimy and slippery on hot...
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
Good point, hell no i wouldn't want to! :eek:
Justin Lichter started on the International AT southbound when he did the triple crown in under a year though, starting Novermber 1st in Quebec. That...