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    Ok thanks everyone. I was looking at the...

    Ok thanks everyone. I was looking at the Whistling Gap option as my second choice. Means I have a longer 2nd day hike into Erwin, but sounds like the better option.
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    Camping at Spivey Gap

    I am going to be hiking from Sam's Gap to Erwin, Tn. here in a couple of weeks and looking for feedback on camping at Spivey Gap? Looking at hiker's guide, it shows camping and water, but sparse...
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    Thanks Fischer, good to know info. Would welcome...

    Thanks Fischer, good to know info. Would welcome more feedback from anyone who has been thru there lately. :-)
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    Thanks full conditions, I was thinking of my...

    Thanks full conditions, I was thinking of my schedule:

    Day 1: Groundhog Creek Shelter 8.0 miles
    Day 2: Walnut Mountain Shelter 13.1 miles
    Day 3: Hot Springs 12.7 miles
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    Brown Gap Safety & Water Reliability

    Has anyone hiked the section from I-40 to Hot Springs? I am wanting to hike up to Brown Gap to camp, but looking on line this site is on a Forest Service Road & the water source can be not reliable?...
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    Blood Mtn. loop hike Saturday 6/22/13

    Going to be hiking from Lake Winfield Scott over Blood Mtn. and then loop back on the Freeman Trail back down the AT to Jarrard Gap to the lake. If anyone is interested, send me a PM so we can talk...
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    In my opinion can you really overdue helping out...

    In my opinion can you really overdue helping out someone out on the trail, either by providing food or drink at a road crossing? If you don't want to partake then just walk on by, but I think the...
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    http://georgiadeathrace.com/

    http://georgiadeathrace.com/
  9. I section hike and normally ship priority mail,...

    I section hike and normally ship priority mail, there are some benefits:

    Features

    Delivery within 2 to 3 days in most cases
    Free Package Pickup*
    Includes USPS Tracking when you ship online...
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    To many beers and chicken wings in one...

    To many beers and chicken wings in one sitting....

    -Barfo
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    My two favorites: A Walk in the Woods A Walk...

    My two favorites:

    A Walk in the Woods
    A Walk for Sunshine
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    Update: Hiker feed was a great success on...

    Update: Hiker feed was a great success on Friday...fed around 30 hikers. Weather held up and was great to meet all the hikers heading north to Katahdin. Looking forward to doing this again next year!
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    Hiker Feed @ Woody Gap Friday March 29th

    Hello everyone,

    I am setting up a hiker feed up at Woody Gap on Friday March 29th....we will be having hot dogs, hamburgers, brownies, chips, gatordes and waters.

    We should be setup and ready...
  14. Will be hiking Fontana Dam to Hot Springs in one...

    Will be hiking Fontana Dam to Hot Springs in one month! I have got the itch.....ready to go.
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    I was wanting to put toghether a hiker feed up at...

    I was wanting to put toghether a hiker feed up at Woody Gap, but after reading several of these posts....kinda of got me thinking twice about it. I have already bought everything, so I am still going...
  16. This is another reference, another good guy: ...

    This is another reference, another good guy:

    Ron's Appalachian Trail ShuttleContact First Name: Ron
    Contact Last Name: Brown

    City: Ellijay
    Home State: Georgia
    Phone: 7066362825
    Phone 2:...
  17. lots of shuttle drivers that can take you up...

    lots of shuttle drivers that can take you up there:

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/content.php?53-Shuttle-providers-for-the-Appalachian-Trail

    Look at the Georgia section....
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    I would say betty creek is more down in a gully...

    I would say betty creek is more down in a gully with more trees, so it may fair better than carter gap, that is my 2 cents. Have a good hike.
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    Nope, I get all my protein from the foods I eat...

    Nope, I get all my protein from the foods I eat everyday. I used to carry protien bars, but I have found AMRAP bars that are really good for calories and protien.....
    ...
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    Things I like about my Static V: 1.)...

    Things I like about my Static V:

    1.) Lightweight
    2.) Only 10 breaths to inflate
    3.) small pack size

    I have no complaints of my Static V...I am not tall (only 5'8"), but other than that no...
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    Pretty nice Privy....just need a magazine rack.

    Pretty nice Privy....just need a magazine rack.
  22. You can also follow on twitter: ...

    You can also follow on twitter:

    https://twitter.com/smokiesroadsnps

    Yes Hwy 441 to Newfound Gap is closed from the Gatlinburg side due to snow/ice, and from Cherokee side due to landslide.
  23. ULA circuit, with hand loops removed & hydration...

    ULA circuit, with hand loops removed & hydration sleeve got me down to 36.8 oz...great pack!
  24. Thread: Map question

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    I used to carry a map....ditch them and bought...

    I used to carry a map....ditch them and bought the loose leaf AWOL guide and take only the pages I need....works great!
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    Just hiked that last year....lots of great views...

    Just hiked that last year....lots of great views (Mt. Albert, Wayah Bald, Jump-In, Jump-Off, Cheoah Bald) just to name a few. Then stop at the NOC for a shower and some great food.
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