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I've started several threads over the last couple months as my section hike plans have changed dates and possible sections of the trail, but now it's getting close to decision time.
I originally...

Sounds like it's worth trying to move things up to mid June... and the rhododendron's blooming will be a great bonus! Thanks for all the advice, I appreciate it.

Thanks for all the replies, they really help. Sounds like mid-July is far from ideal, but doable. If I could manage to move the date up to around a June 18th or 19th start date, would it make a...

Life keeps throwing curves at the section hike plans I've made, and now it seems like the best time and location for me would be to hike from Erwin to Damascus starting around the 14th of July. I...

Hi Eagle1979!
Just saw your post and thought I'd respond since I am planning a section hike starting at Springer in early June.
I'm considerably older than you at 60, but am in good shape and do a...

Thanks for all the suggestions... I'm still researching so this gives me some good ideas!
Hot5nics... no problem... I asked about temps because I'm trying to decide which bag to bring also.

Thanks for the suggestions Turtle and Kerosene... sounds like you both think that heading north out of Damascus would be a great hike! I'll do some more research on that area as well as the Erwin to...

I'm planning to do a 9 to 11 day section hike (not sure which yet) in the late May, early June time span, and I'm looking for recommendations as to a good section to hike. I would prefer a stretch...

Really enjoyed following you on Trail Journals last year!

Thanks to all who responded... sounds like Icebreaker is the way to go in general over Minus33. I appreciate the comments on other brands too, but with a discount through a friend it's hard to pass...

I've been looking at a number of sources for merino base layers and socks. Having little experience with merino, I was wondering if you're better off with pure, 100% merino, or a blend of merino and...