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It sounds like you haven't done much backpacking with your dog. I'd leave her at home as you are unsure about the extra responsibility.

I did a thru hike with a friend and her two dogs and we had...

Fly into Portland, bus to Medway, Shuttle via AT Lodge. They offer a thru-hiker special: shuttle from Medway, night in the lodge, breakfast at the AT Cafe and shuttle to Baxter State Park.
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My second thru was a speed hike, and I have no regrets. I certainly never experienced fractured shin bones or foot bones.

It is not my intent to show disrespect for anyone reading this, but it...

My last thru-hike was with a friend and her two dogs and we all had a blast. By far my most enjoyable thru-hike.

If your dog is properly trained for the trail, then I'd say go for it. There is a...

I'm going to be in the GA/NC area for a couple of months this summer and would like to hike the hardest trails/sections south of VA.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

This site and forums are a privilege, not a right. Respect the rules or go elsewhere.

I always asked the establishment if I could pay to charge up my batteries. Most were very receptive and helpful, but some weren't. Do the right thing and respect their decision as to whether or not...

Wolf, tell us how you really feel. :banana

I've encountered 11 bears in GA over the past couple of years. Mostly around Unicoi Gap and Low Gap. Never any issues - they run off as soon as they see me.

REI's website will only show inventory for the distribution center in Seattle, it doesn't reflect inventory at the store level.

Glad to hear he's ok!

Yes, there is water at Springer, Three Forks and Hawk Mtn shelters.

Mummy here.

Yeah, what L Wolf said, it's an easy section.

True, very true.

No, I avoid camping near large groups on the trail. Why would someone choose to camp near a group of that size? I'd love to hike on the trail and not have to encounter smokers, drug users, drinkers,...

Absolutely! Accept it or change it, but don't friggin' whine about it.

I have no problem with groups on the AT. The AT is a big place. If you don't like what you may encounter out there, then hike a more remote trail/area or find another activity more suitable to your...