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This is the best response I have seen here. Get accepted to your college of choice and apply for entrance in the Spring Semester vs. the Fall Semester. You can get it all that way.

Papster
NOBO
1 March

For short hikes I have used a press but have found for my planned upcoming NOBO Thru-hike my coffee press is going to be too bulky. I considered tea as an alternative but that won't do. Starbucks...

My plan is to begin NOBO beginning Monday March 1st. I know as a senior I am going to be slow and would enjoy hooking up with a few others for the first week or so at least.

Robert - It is 294 miles of AT. Driving miles on highway will be comparable, but probably less and easier. - Good luck. jnf

David,
The area is open and there are plenty of good spots to park. The Ranger Station entrance to the National Park is just north maybe 1/4 mile. Access to both north and south is very...

My Mapdana hangs on my office wall. It serves as a constant reminder of where I really wish I was. Doing 50 miles next week. The Mapdana is staying in the office. I'll take the maps. jnf

Rain pants or water proof pants for me. Socks get wet and you have a long tough day ahead of you. It's hard to sweat that much where your dry feet will be compromised. jnf

Katadyn Guide - I used it twice now for two people with no problem healthwise. I don't have the weight at my finger tips. We have a Dramary we fill when setting up each night as well as fill our...

I just purchase two of them (rgular size). Life time guarentee is hard to beat. They are light and the comfort is impressive. jnf

We were getting ready for a water break at a pre-designated spot and we heard a rackette in the woods just off the trail. I said to my daughter "that ain't no deer, lets move on down a little before...

Have you ever put yourself on a treadmill and tried walking 4 mph? Add a little elevation. I do it 3 nights a week when not hiking that weekend and 4 mph is my max without a pack and hiking shoes...

To All,
I am looking forward to completing the Virginia section of the AT this Spring. I have used PATC maps to date but was saddened to find their map coverage ends at Lynchburg Virginia. ...