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    My 8 or so year journey from Amicalola Falls to...

    My 8 or so year journey from Amicalola Falls to Damascus as a section hiker: Outfitted locally w big three - tent was 5+ lbs:eek:. Learning curve kicks in. Reactionary (understandable🤣) purchase...
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    Witnessed this exact scenario last Friday evening after completing a section. Convo at hostel was centered on water supply, good info and Guthook’s app. Someone about to start their section hike...
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    Damascus -> Erwin is a gem.

    Damascus -> Erwin is a gem.
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    Thanks everyone - I got what I needed.:) ...

    Thanks everyone - I got what I needed.:)

    Starting section late Sept instead of mid Oct.:D
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    Erwin -> Hampton Section Hike in September

    Just did Hot Springs -> Erwin couple of weeks ago so time to plan for next section: Erwin -> Hampton. Some questions for the collective.

    Going up and over Roan Mountain could get sporty with...
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    Someone (me) could learn from this thread. Thank...

    Someone (me) could learn from this thread. Thank you, gentlemen!
  7. Shuttle - 5/22/18 Davenport Gap/I-40 to Newfound Gap

    As title says, I have a shuttle reserved for 5/22/18 at 8:00 am from Davenport Gap/I-40 to Newfound Gap. If someone else could also make use of this service, I'd be kind and share the cost. :)
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    Bwa ha ha that didn’t work. :clap:clap

    Bwa ha ha that didn’t work.

    :clap:clap
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    Hiked it (sobo) last weekend. Great time! ...

    Hiked it (sobo) last weekend. Great time!

    Managed to only dip a boot while crossing the river into the campground, otherwise at times it was a great flashback to 50 years ago and rock hopping a...
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    TV Saw the forecast late last week trending...

    TV

    Saw the forecast late last week trending that way, but it appears to have dropped the snow prediction since. Plenty chilly, but just about right for some hill climbing. Looking forward to it.
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    SM Been through the area before on a section...

    SM

    Been through the area before on a section hike. Wasn’t that busy at that time. It’s gonna be great either way.
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    Weather sounds absolutely ideal to me. Enjoy the...

    Weather sounds absolutely ideal to me. Enjoy the romp in the woods,
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    JJ I was out in your region last October - a...

    JJ

    I was out in your region last October - a truly magical experience for me.

    Quite enjoy holidays giving me extra time away. :)
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    Standing Indian - Thanksgiving

    Anybody else thinking Standing Indian loop over Thanksgiving? Plan to step off that morn myself.
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    Have to say I used to think similarly. A few...

    Have to say I used to think similarly. A few things changed, one being I began to backpack. Through this, I have found a better place in which to live.
    Just last year, I had my first tattoo inked...
  17. Thread: Chest Pouch

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    http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/...

    http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/CategoryID/1

    Integrates wonderfully w my packs and has great application by itself.

    :)
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    Thanks, V. 'Preciate the responses. somewhere...

    Thanks, V. 'Preciate the responses.

    somewhere along the way, I recall reading of folk hiking above 10K and its cumulative effect on the body. What I recall may be a situation of extended time...
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    Rocky Mountain NP Knowledge

    Hey y'all. I need some assistance from local folk on the Rocky Mountain NP. Here's the rundown:

    Have four weeks of leave in Sept/Oct. Flying into Denver, couple of days in the front country to...
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    Forgive my tagging into this active conversation, but it's a timely thread. Here's wassup:

    Have four weeks of leave in Sept/Oct. Flying into Denver, couple of days in the front country to help w...
  21. Thread: Tilley hat

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    T5MO Organic Airflo is my daily grab - whether on...

    T5MO Organic Airflo is my daily grab - whether on AT for a week or like today around the back lakes.
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    Here's my experience: Suffered the chafed legs...

    Here's my experience:

    Suffered the chafed legs no matter the activity or underdrawers worn. Then I tried these a few years back:
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    Thanks for the link, Dogwood! Dont know if its...

    Thanks for the link, Dogwood!

    Dont know if its inspirational, but I'll testify:

    I spent my 50th b-day on Springer after struggling w/ a 45+(!) pack on the approach trail. Just reached Hot...
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    XD(M) 9sc. (Hill People make some great chest...

    XD(M) 9sc. (Hill People make some great chest rigs - no affiliation.)

    If firing a .44, would prefer 6" barrel for extra energy transfer. You're gonna need it if grizzly is the target, I believe.
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    I have GOT to try this. Thanks, Tipi!

    I have GOT to try this. Thanks, Tipi!
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