Go with Manchester. Not much to be had in Peru and might be a hard hitch.
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Go with Manchester. Not much to be had in Peru and might be a hard hitch.
Another vote for hiker hostel great spot with great owners
I live in key largo. Do this during winter to hot in summer as noted already it's a long highway stretch and the areas are not overly used to hikers. The trip does have some great views of the ocean.
Just finished watching it. Great show highlights a number of amazing contributors who make the trail what it is.
I am considering getting off the trail for 2 weeks after trail days and heading home to VT. Any chance anyone is heading north after trail days and i could catch a ride home? Drop me a email...
It really depends on the dog. I hike with my baby juliet who is a huskie. She sleeps under my hammock untied but this is only because she wont move a mussle if she is tolded to stay. I think tieing...
Alright well all it has been fun, I am now signing off and this is most likely going to be my last post before I hit the trail. I will be starting the trail on Sunday but have alot of traveling to do...
Dudeboard,
This thread is not a posting of on going investigations, and does not contain any real information about the group or any incidents related to the group. It would also not be...
Dudeboard,
All i can say to that is to my knowledge no additional LE personal have been put on the AT. The only LE planned for the trail at this times are ones that where already planned for the...
First off as any common sense would tell you what is being given out in the armed forces is not the same as the drug you pick up on the street.
Second there is no information leading anyone to...
Although if your like me and keep money in your paypal account no need for the wait.
i second this having a paypal account for whiteblaze would be great. If one was present i would have already purchased a shirt and patch.
I have found the combination of the Data Book, Thru-Hikers' Companion where more then enough. Both can be found the the ATC web store.
I have personaly decided against using wingfoots book.
Tron,
Something to keep in mind on this is i would guess about 75% of us, have our pack and stuff sitting pre-packed and ready to row on a moments notice. Some of us even have it in our car.
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I started preping in mid January....and i have been done for about two weeks and i had alot of money stuff i had to deal with so i could be gone. 2 weeks with no money issues to worry about...oh ya...
I have a pure bread huskie and will say right away that these dogs dont need to be forced or pushed into running and pulling stuff. Juliet is still just a baby and she will out do most hikers i know...
I took my WFR and WEMT training through NOLS and it was a great course. I would suggest taking at least the Wilderness First Aid which will give you the basics you need for taking care of basic...
Have you looked into using Esbit tablets instead of a stove during these times. They are small and very light. Its what I use instead of a stove because most of the time i cook on the camp fire.
Only till june 16th, then i am repostion or stationed or how ever you want to put it back to my home station in the tetons.
trailplace.com has one for thru-hikers
Tracey,
I may not be the best person to help on this one and you may considering ocntacting Hennesy as there are very helpful, but I will give it a shot. Also keep in mind you have about 7" of...
I'll be in the Teton's working from June 20th - September 1st. March 28th - June 16th I'll be on the AT but if you wanna come out to the Teton's your more then welcome to join me on one of my patrols...
The 10th, which is a friday would be perfect for me.....that lets me come home to vt for my yearly family camping trip over labor day, and then start the LT.......you want to start at the Canada...
One thing i have done a number of times is used a rock climbing sling. Since i climb its a way of getting multi use out of equipment.
Basicly you use the same setup as you would if you where...
The soap is a no brainer for me.......Vermont Soap Factory
www.vtsoap.com
Great products and a huge varity, even have a backpacker special.
Dont know about sun screen. I dont use it.