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I've climbed Springer a few times now and have yet to have nice weather. Hmmm, is there a pattern developing here...

Just a few hours to go and I'll be driving to Georgia. I start my hike on Saturday!! Thankyou, Jah!

I've enjoyed my brief time here on WhiteBlaze and look forward to talking with all of you again...

Hey SkyKing, any idea when you'll be slingin' burgers at the dome? :D

I look to cross it around the 11th or so (Fri/Sat)

Yup, I DEFINITELY hope to see you there!

It really isn't all that hard. The first 1.2miles is definitely steep but that's about it. Generally, you are climbing up to Springer so a lot of the going is uphill.

I think for many who are new...

Now that's funny!

The lad's inventive - I give him that.

I did the Approach in '96 and again in '01. Yup, I'll do it this year as well. I only grumble a little about that first mile (grumblegrumble - maybe this year I'll start at the falls now I come to...

Outstanding trail name, all things considered. It has meaning and it sounds really good:

"Hey Toprock, got any garlic?"

Yup. Go for it.

Has anyone ever stayed at the campground at Waterville School Rd. or know anything about this campground?

What's it like? How much? Services? The usual.

Anyone know if the hostel is operational this year? Any details?

That sounds like a good trip, Scamp. I don't think you'll need to worry about being crowded on the Bald. Most people hiking through there don't look to stop on the Bald.

Haven't had any lightning...

Too right, Scamp!

*remembering Cheaoh Bald*

TNJED, I don't suppose this sprung from another thread hereabouts, did it? I voted the 4th entry not because the question was rediculous but because the answers were; they were leading and somewhat...

Oops, forgot about that one, TNJED! Looks like I'm guilty of my own admonishment - didn't think it through! Gotta agree with you on that one. It is nice to grab a soda and a candy bar - but in the...

I think it is ... odd that some folks actually want others to disregard the urge to head out and be completely nice to utter strangers.

I've enjoyed trail magic of all kinds: people have loaned me...

When asked, most former thruhikers I talk with tell me that the best part of the trail for them was the people they met along the way. Even in the old videos ("5 Million Steps" and "North to...

Jason, I wonder if you realise the potential "heated debate" your question might generate. Wolf touched on it by bringing up the "hit every blaze" idea. I don't think there are actually any credible...

Let's not forget the Hilton (Shelter just off the AT at the top of the hill on the south side of the damn); I've had some great parties there as well.

As for what to bring - hikers are pretty easy...

I am looking forward to the many folks I'll bump into along the trail. And I truly enjoy the "crowds" at the beginning of the hike. Some of my favorite trail memories concern these periods of my...

90 starting on a single day ... that doesn't jive with what the ATC has. I suspect the actual number to be somewhere between the two estimates. Still, I'll find it interesting to see how many start...

No kidding? If I do that (and there are quite a few I might like to see more clearly) will I lose a lot of the shot or does processing as a 4X7 just compress the image to fit the new format?

I agree with GravityMan. I have taken so many pics out there that the pile is growing out of control. But the pics others want to see, the ones with the best stories behind them, are the ones of...

Hmmm, guess that means that 90+% of my gear is safe - some of it is 10 years old. (the older stuff just can't go the distance anymore)

Now socks, that's a different story. Sharpie, huh? Think I...

I hear that, Sly! And if I have to be embarrassed, let it be only once and someplace deep in the woods where only other, equally embarrassed people can see!

I don't think it really matters, mac; whatever makes you happy.

My first hike I did on 3 days' preparation - so no mail drops. My second hike I scheduled 8 drops. This one, I'm back to zero. Why?...

Ahh, the Big 'K'! I'm always looking forward to seeing him!