Hey everyone,
I'm planning a section from I-40 to Devil's Fork Gap (Mile 240.5-311.1). Guthook has a parking area listed at the Pigeon River Bridge, just before I-40. I don't recall this parking...
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Hey everyone,
I'm planning a section from I-40 to Devil's Fork Gap (Mile 240.5-311.1). Guthook has a parking area listed at the Pigeon River Bridge, just before I-40. I don't recall this parking...
Hey Sean! I'm Will. I'm heading out from Springer on Saturday the 23rd. I'll keep an eye out for you!
I've used the Klymit Insulated Static V with both a mummy bag and a quilt. The insulation from the pad does a great job and has always kept me warm along with my bag/quilt.
I will say, the sleeping...
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NOBO
3/25/19
No Approach Trail
I'll check AWOLs guide and the websites of the major parks, but any additional or first hand experience advice is always appreciated!
I'm starting to plan a thru-hike attempt for 2019. I'd like to be able to do laundry and shower, roughly, every 3-5 days. Do hostels normally allow hikers to get a shower and wash clothes without...
I'm planning an attempt starting around the same time for 2019, late March or early April. I've heard some conflicting philosophies on rain pants. Some people swear by them; some people claim...
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!! Please post!
That's a good point. From what I'm hearing, high-priced outfitters are the rule, not the exception. Getting a deal on the trail is pretty much non-existent. That being the case, I'll probably end up...
I'm planning a thru hike attempt in 2019. I have an REI Dash tent that is going strong, but I don't think it has enough life left to complete the entire AT. I'm thinking I would be doing really well...
I am planning on starting sometime in the second half of March. Exact date unsure at this time. Hoping to see a good crowd! Where is everyone in your planning process? Anything you've found useful so...
Hello All,
Kind of a stupid question. I'm planning a hike through the Whites. There's a possibility that I might need to respond to a few time sensitive work items during that time frame. Does...
I'm hoping that I can get away with not buying a sleeping pad and using the one I was issued when I was in the Army. It's not the cheap, thin foam pad they used to give you. It's self-inflating, but...
That's a good point. I think I'll carry in 3-4L. I like to start my days with at least 2L. That'll give me more than enough to do what I need to do around camp with a lot of room for error.
Yes. I am getting a shuttle to the gap Friday evening, camping there, and heading south in the morning.
Hey Everyone. I'm doing a SOBO section starting at Tenastee. Deciding whether I want to backtrack north to the shelter or just pitch at Tenastee for the night. Does anyone know if there is a suitable...
Slightly different question. Given the variability of weather and the fact that most of my hiking is done in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, does anyone have any favorite layering...
Thanks again to everyone for the great advice on weather and route planning! It's always great to see how willing people are to help others. I will keep all of your advice in mind and keep my plans...
Also, since I will need to watch the weather very closely leading up to the trip, does anyone have a favorite weather site they trust? I've been tracking on mountain-forecast.com, but would love a...
Yes. All great points. I am planning on renting a car and driving from Portland to Gorham. Saving enough on not paying for my flight to make renting a car doable. I figure it will allow me to bring a...
I am flying into Portland, seeing some friends that are there and then continuing onto Gorham in the early hours on Saturday. I was able to use points for my flight, freeing up some cash to rent a...
Thanks for all the great advice everyone. I am flying in for the trip, which does complicate things. I've spoken with the airline, and there it is possible to change my flight, for a fee of course....
You would be correct about my location. I have quite a bit of experience hiking, but mostly in the Smokies and southern Appalachians. I have lived in the NE, so I know what conditions can be like....
I'm going the first week of Oct. It's been a while since I looked at the hut schedules, but I think this is only a few days after LOC closing. The historical weather I've found for these dates shows...
Thanks for a lot of great insight, everyone. Particularly the info concerning small sites that aren't on the maps. Super helpful! One last question. Lake of the Clouds will be closed during my time...