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Heya Prov, that would have been our group that caught the drunken wrath of Papa Smurf that night. Actually, I was camped with you at the next shelter on with Radio, Noodles, and Chef (remember the...

Just wanted to drop a quick line in here to say thank you to everyone for all of their contributions to the site. I've been dreaming and planning for my hike for over 2 years now and altering my...

Man, the thread was a let down after the title. Lo and behold, a woman asking if one inch matters...too funny. :banana:banana

Seriously though, I'd get the bigger bag, then again, I like room to...

I dropped from 270 to 220 over the last year in prep for my thru. I'm still not where I wanted to be, but I figure dropping 50 pounds was still a better way to go than cutting off the handle of my...

I know I pushed my start date back a little after all the snow that hit the Smokies last year. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I'm taking mine with me on my solo thru. I've used it for a year now, solo/duo hikes and I love it. The double side doors are awesome.

Woohoo! 9 days! Looks like we got a big group starting out that day...can't wait to see the other Fools out there!

Just tossing this out there since I was in the same position as your son, being a former Marine and all. When I first got out of the Corps, the absolute LAST thing I wanted to do was put a pack on...

FWIW, I used contacts exclusively during both my deployments in Iraq and the conditions were filthy. I never had a problem, never lost one, and never got an infection because I always washed my hands...

3 weeks behind you but I'll try and follow you in the shelter journals! Good luck!

Yeah, the cookset comes with a nestled bowl and insulated cup with lid that I already took out and tossed. It has a "folding" spork with it. Also, I've been snagging condiments from stores for...

Thanks! I think I have one of those laying around somewhere that I can salvage for that.

Yeah, I've thought about other options with the tent, I know it's a bit heavy and hopefully I can trade it out if I need to at an REI. I've used it quite a bit already and like the side entrances.
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I'm heading out for Springer on April 1st. Hoping to make it to Maine. I have the time, I have the funds, and I have the desire. Hopefully I can maintain all 3 to Katahdin.

These are my final...

^ Absolutely outstanding reference. I always tell my friends to read the first few pages of Travels With Charley to get an idea of what my mindset has developed into.

Strange thing, I wasn't...

This past weekend I was talking the Trail to a guy in a bar and after we got passed the gun comment by me telling him that not only would it be too heavy and all the regulations concerned, he got a...

Probably should have updated this, but I'm staying at the Hiker Hostel on the 31st, with a pickup in ATL at noon, then overnight at the hostel to meet some folks, then hitting Springer in the am.

Mumford & Sons
My Morning Jacket
Jack Johnson
Pink Floyd
Led Zepplin
Pretty Lights
Bassnectar
Iron & Wine
Phish
String Cheese Incident

Thanks for the advice and comments guys! I know it does seem a little over the top to try and plan 6 weeks out, but like I said, it helped with my confidence a bit to know that I could start slow and...

This is what happens when you are living/working in BFE Oklahoma and the need to do something Trail related starts to eat at your brain! I'm sure that I won't be on this shedule within the first 2...

I'll be about 6 months past 30 when I head out on April 1st. Considering I have friends ranging from 18 to 60, I'm looking forward to meeting anyone and everyone!

This is my plan from start to Trail Days. Starting slow, working my way into it. Of course, all of this is subject to change depending on what my body is telling me.

Day 1 - Springer Mtn -> Hawk...

I guess I could...had kinda planned to stay up on Springer on the 31st, then leave in the morning, but I'm sure I could change my plans around a bit. I can catch the Greyhound into ATL instead of...

Add me to the list!

Trail name - Scavenger
Direction - NOBO
Start Date - April 1st
Approach Trail - No

Extra info - Looking for any other hikers to split a shuttle with from Gainesville on...

Hey all, looking for a few people to split the cost of shuttle with from Gainesville to Springer on 3/31. Taking the Greyhound into Gainesville that day and it arrives around 11am. If anyone is...