We thru-hiked SOBO last year. It was a very wet season and crossings were anywhere ankle to neck deep. We did not cross the neck-deep one (Piscaticus River just South of Monson) because the locals...
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We thru-hiked SOBO last year. It was a very wet season and crossings were anywhere ankle to neck deep. We did not cross the neck-deep one (Piscaticus River just South of Monson) because the locals...
Thanks, all!
Howdy,
Planning to be out for a few weeks, going SOBO and ending near Carver's Gap, TN close to Roan Mountain State Park. As far as I can see in the companion, there is a parking area around Roan...
I went SOBO last year. Fall in the south is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. but beware you're (speaking from personal experience only of course) going to be eaten alive by mosquitos in Maine and freeze your butt off...
PS- I met a hiker this year that didn't carry water to reduce weight. He just "cameled up" by drinking SEVERAL LITERS at a time at streams. The problem was that he didn't want to carry a water filter...
I second that! Think of the trail food you eat-- ramen, instant oatmeal, tuna packets, jello, spam, etc. No teeth needed. You can leave a molar up top and one on bottom to handle nuts and granola and...
True. I've only seen ONE on my entire SOBO. We wondered about that a hundred times.
Thanks! I'll try messing around with hip-belt tightness first, as it is a pretty comfortable hip belt IMO, then go to plan B with the seat belt padding and/or socks.
Hi all,
I have an Osprey Aura 65 backpack which is great in every way except I find the shoulder pads to be lacking in padding. They're fine for 20lbs but not for 30-35lbs (which is well within...
I've heard this is how you can tell apart a day hiker, a section hiker, and a thru hiker:
A day hiker is walking along the AT and sees some scattered M&M's lying on the trail. He/She kicks them...
Thanks for all the replies! You've put my mind at more ease. Yes, I may be a little over-thinking it... I fully recognize it's cus I'm leaving soon and getting those pre-hike jitters. I'm SUPER...
I'm starting a SOBO hike soon and I guess I'm just getting the pre-thru hike jitters. I'm having a box with 5 days of food dropped off half way through the Hundred Miles Wildreness BUT I keep...
These are great suggestions! Thanks!
It's so overwhelming isn't it? I planning on 10-11 mail drops for my SOBO, just to places where there isn't a decent grocery store. I'm a newbie at this as well so I can't give you an expert opinion...
Thanks! I made a reservation at Katahdin Cabins-- we have three people who want a private room/shower so that seemed like the best option.
What are you favorite restaurants, hostels, curiosities to stop at on the AT? I'm doing a SOBO this year and want to mark off all the best spots in my guidebook so I make sure I don't miss out on...
My partner and I are SOBOing it in mid June. We wanted to stay in Millinnocket for a few days to before/after doing Katahdin to explore the area, do last minute shopping, etc.
Any...
I also thought the Georgia AT was harder than the Coosa. Overall a good time-- I say that even having hiked the entire think in rain. It took us about a day and a half, including a post-noon start on...
Hey, I'm with you. I'm starting SOBO soon and though I'm not thinking about it 24/7, every now and again I get butterflies in my stomach (like just now) and think to myself: "what the HELL am I...
Haha I love that phrase "stupid cold." That's about what I'm expecting :cool:
You can hike with me! I'm going SOBO a week before you are. Hope to run into ya on the trail :)
Yes, I totally am. I've only been out for 3-5 night trips before so not long enough to get used to night noises. Thru-hike this year will probably cure that though! I can't imagine still being scared...
PS- we convinced him to send his "extra" stuff home at Neel's Gap, but he didn't get away before earning the trailname "Monkeybutt."
a TUB of "monkey-butt powder" yes, a tub.
Beautiful and well put together! Great inspiration for my SOBO this year. Those pictures are making just itch to get out there!