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TSWisla, don't be worried about bears. I thru hiked the AT this year and the one bear incident I heard about was false. I heard it was a hiker who used Coconut Oil scented lotion and was drug out...

Great trail name. :sunBrightside

Brightside
March, first 10 days, not sure exact
NOBO
Approach trail, NO

I thru hiked the AT in 2016. Started the approach Trail on 03/07/2016 so the approach trail is not in my cards again. I...

I am leaving for Georgia on March 6th with a start date of March 7th. My wife will be staying home and will be doing a blog site for me. Does anyone have a suggestion for the best/easiest blog...

Adagio123, if you want to look at the registry, go to post #99 in this thread and Mountian Squid has a link to the people that have registered their through hike. You can PM him from there as well...

Finally, some other west coasters on the registry. Etna CA, Ipott it Is good to see you on the registry. I am in Mt. Shasta area. PM me and we can talk gear/food/start dates etc. Retirement is...

After reading Northstar's entry it is good to see that there are other people out there following a long time dream of hiking the AT. I grew up in Monson Maine and the trail ran right behind our...

Thanks for the info. I sent the Hiker Hostel a reservation request for the night of March 6th and to inquire if a later arrival would be OK. I would much rather give my business to the people who...

I was going to do that but they will not pick up that late. That was my original plan but like hiking, you have to be flexible. I have a train ticket to Gainesville already but again, arriving at...

I am flying into Atlanta, GA on 03/06/16 and catching the train north to Gainesville. Arriving in Gainesville at 9 PM and staying at a local hotel that night, not sure which one yet. Looking for a...

I contacted the Hiker Hostel but they will not pick up that late. If I stay on the 7th, I will be losing a day. I have heard really good things about their hostel though.

I am flying into Atlanta on March 6th at 6 PM and I catching Amtrak N/B to Gainesville. Arrive there at 9 PM. Both tickets in hand. I will be looking for a place to stay there that night and...

I just booked my AMTRAK ticket from Atlanta to Gainesville. Should be in Gainesville at 9PM on 03/06/16. Where to stay?? I am guessing there will be plenty of hotels in the area but will see if...

My flight is supposed to be in just prior to 6PM but you know how that can go. I will look into getting further north via the Greyhound or Amtrack. If I can get to Gainesville that night that would...

I just received an email and unfortunately the hiker hostel does not pick up that late so I will be lodging some place close to the North Springs terminal. It appears there are plenty of hotels in...

Thanks Dogwood. I just e-mailed them to ask about the late pickup and I signed up for their blog. Their facility looks top notch. I wish I was going tomorrow.

I am flying into Atlanta Georgia on 3/6/16 at 6 PM and can get the Marta to the North Springs Terminal. I know it is later in evening but is there a shuttle service that can do late shuttles north...

Oh yeah, 2015 thread. I will try and pay more attention on the trail.

Hey there adnone1art, I am heading out of March 7th for the approach trail and then on the AT on the 8th. I should start out putting down some good miles so maybe I will catch up to you. I am also...

I will do that LittleFoot. If the trail in 2016 is anything like this year, you better have that patch on your rain cover in order for me to see it. Anyway, look forward to seeing all your hikers....

Hey there Kameyosekmoon, we are all people of color, just different colors. No matter the color, sounds like you have the right attitude and you might give me a little push when I need it. look...

Flying into Georgia on the 6th, approach trail on the 7th and then starting on the 8th as well. I am also going solo and hope to meet people along the way. I just posted a pic of all my gear and...

I am flying in to Georgia on March 6th and will arrive at 5:45 PM. I hope to make it to the approach trail on the 7th and then stay at the beginning of the trail and head out of the 8th. I am...

I just booked my plane ticket and will by flying to the Atlanta, Georgia Airport on March 6, 2016. I hope to do the approach trail on the 7th and then spend the night at the lodge for a start date...

Trail name is Liberty.
NOBO 1st couple weeks of March.
Definitely on the approach trail.
Retiring in December. Been planning my hike for 6 months.