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Hello to all. We are planning a trip this week with an overnight stay at the Overmountain Shelter. Does anyone know the current condition of the water source?

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As you come into the gap just below Shinning Rock on the Art Loeb trail. Continue to the left, on the old railroad bed trail back towards Investor Gap, for about 10 yards and you...

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Myself & some friends are going to complete the section between Sinking Creek VA and Troutville/Daleville begining the last Thrusday in May. I need help with locating a shuttle in the...

I used Brenda from the Rendezvous Motel in Pearisburg VA, 540-921-2636. She helped me with 3 different shuttles in the area. I have George's number, but he doesn't live in Bland anymore. I spoke...

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The straps I added are 15ft long, which adds about 3.5 ft over the stock ropes and tree huggers. I believe the total additional weight is about 3 oz.

I have completed the modification to my HH Explorer Ultralite Asym. I ordered two 15 foot 1 inch nylon straps, each with a loop sewn in one end, from Ed Speer (I cannot say enough good things about...

I have the supplies ordered for converting my HH Explorer Ultralite Asym from ropes to the straps. I have 2 twelve foot sections of 1 inch straps (14kn) with loops sewed into one end (double box +...

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The holes on the candle tin are 1/8 inch. The tin is very sturdy. I was using a red bull stove, but had to be careful because it is somewhat fragile. The candle tin requires 3 soda...

Here are a couple of new stoves I built based on this post and help from a friend. The one on the right is made from a candle tin purchased from Michaels--package of 4. It fits the bottom of the...

I started the section at the AT's juncture with Hwy. 52. There is room to park on the side of the road. There were two vehicles parked there by section hikers. I used Brenda from the Rendezvous...

I am doing this section This Sat, Sun, and Monday. If the hostel is not open, I will park at the hotel and pay for a shuttle to the trailhead then use a suttle for the return from Pearisburg.
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Does anyone have any information concerning a new hostel in Bland VA? I am looking for a place to park and a shuttle to the trail just outside of Bland.
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Camping is allowed. The shelter is now 1.5miles north of Max Patch. There is a parking area at the bottom.

I have the NoSinveller and highly recommed this item. I used it on a recent outing to the Overmountain Shelter. I wore it under my gortex jacket for warmth (worked great), then used it as an...

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I mailed my outline in and the pack fits like a glove. I read Sgt. Rock's review and was sold. The Gearskin fits like a glove. It is so comfortable that I usually keep it on...

The Gregory Bald Trail is well graded, mostly up, not to steep. Parson's Branch Road has been closed for 3 or 4 years now due to storm damage. I checked yesterday and the recording said the road is...

Road is open all the way. Much improved. Was there Tuesday 4.11.06. Stay to the left as you travel the gravel.
Jackie

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I would expect the temps to be 10 to 15 degress lower at Shinning Rock as compared to Canton, where I live. The trail up is well graded. Camping spots are pretty limited as to location. ...

Mark, in the video is Elbudda--Ga to Me in 2002(?).

I spent the night on Cheoah Bald this past Friday night, 7.8.05. I remembered the advise on this thread about water. In the center of the field at the bottom of the bald, there is a farm/access...

The Mt. Camerer Trail is out and back to the tower (1.2 miles round trip). In my opinion the tower provides the best view in the park. There is a Lower Mt. Camerer Trail that connects to the AT...

There is a road to the top, but no public access to my knowlege. You have to "know" the "people" with the key to the gate. It seems I run into people, on top of Big Bald, from the close my...

My North Carolina A.T. tag arrived today! Follow the link for a picture.
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My schedule at at work is changing. If work allow count me in.

I put all my gear in stuff sacks. I use a piece of 3/8 inch closed-cell foam, 20 inches wide by 30 inches long (4oz) as a base to lay the stuff sacks on top of. The foam wraps around the ends of...