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The National Park websites have a few potential options but didn't have as much as I'd hoped for... I'm looking for an overnight loop, can be anywhere from from 6 to 15 miles per day.... preferably...

My friend is nervous about leaving his car for an end to end of the LT parked up at the Northern Terminus. I hear it's pretty isolated. Anyone have any input? The car will be fine, right?

(I did a...

Thanks Couscous. I actually got off trail for an interview, thought I had a ride lined up to get back... and now am relying on buses. Unfortunately the schedule is a little weird and so I may be sort...

If anyone has this former thru-hiker/current trail angel's contact info could you please PM me? I was hiking with a few people who had her information but had to get off trail and so no longer have...

Nope, actually - I'm not outraged at all. Pretty sure Molly isn't either. You can call a spade a spade without being angry.

And I'm done talking to you. Have a great day!

Frankly, I don't give a crap what you say or think: but I thought it was really unkind of you to imply to someone who misses their boyfriend that he's going to be out drooling over other hikers. It...

WOW. My jaw just dropped. Are you freaking kidding me? Ok, time to set the record straight:

first of all, what an awful, awful comment to make.

second of all, I'm pretty sure the reason we...

Hahaha yes. BRING HYGIENE PRODUCTS. And keep away from his feet AT ALL COST. Consider yourself forewarned! :)

Molly - yeah, I laughed too! I guess the men of WB are more romantic than we are! :eek:

In all seriousness though... if you were to mail something "intimate" with your scent (this still cracks me...

A favorite magazine to read while he is in town.

Lottery tickets (wouldn't be great to win enough money to fund a thru-hike?! this is a daily fantasy of mine :rolleyes:)

Send both of the above...

Ummmmm, it took me like 40 breaths to fully inflate. Hahaha. YMMV!

I totally agree. I'm the same way. My brain just shuts down when tired. Hope you are having fun out there!

Thanks for all of these amazing suggestions everyone!

this is awesome!

you guys keep naming stuff I either wanted to read and forgot about, or that just plain sounds good.

more, please! keep em coming!

very cool. just added that to the library check out to do list.

Ha!


Tempting. I'm bringing a kindle though (I know... technology on the trail is bad... it's too heavy... etc etc! It's my luxury item. I'm ok with it. :)). Tell Walter to convert his Trail...

Want to share your favorite books and what you are currently reading? I''m in need of suggestions for stuff to read on my upcoming thru.

Non-AT would be good - books written by climbers and...

Awesome! Why haven't I seen you at EMS?! (I work there. Only rarely though.)

Also, apologies because I did a horrible job when I added my two cents. Blame it on my less than 4 hours sleep at the...

Haha yeah I'm not gonna lie - I pro deal them - otherwise I would never buy them. But they do have sales! I'd ask for them as a christmas gift.

The target undies were not the C9 ones but this was...

no balaclava, just a warm lightweight wool hat instead.

no parka.

no cursing me when you're cold :)

you could add a down vest to your clothes if you are concerned about cold.

are you...

I've been dehydrating a lot of recipes that use onions... but no onions on their own. I just do what the recipe tells me to do!

I have been doing a ton of soups. (I put them in the blender so they...

10-K: you and I have scarily similar weight justification issues! :eek: :)

I only let myself daydream about the extreme for a few seconds though - waaay too many $! I spend more time pretending...

I think most of the brands have been covered - but I would suggest buying used.

I have had great experiences buying gear both here and on BPL, and it helped my budget a lot. Really depends on...

I like the thermawrap for the same reasons stated as other posters. It keeps me very warm when hiking - too warm. The only time I've ever worn it while hiking is in the Whites in cold weather. At...

I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!

This is how I ended up with a kindle, and an ipod, AND a phone currently in my pack. I'm disgusted with myself but totally justifying it.

Let me know your thoughts on...

Patagucci. Not cheap but so comfy. My pair has lasted for years.

Also icebreaker - wool ='s awesome. Again, not cheap but sometimes they will pop up on steepandcheap. And if you are on the email...