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  1. Ideas for Transportation from Bennington VT

    Looking for ideas and options for getting from Bennington to the train station in Albany in about two weeks.
    Thank you!
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    One of my favorite lunches is whole wheat...

    One of my favorite lunches is whole wheat tortillas with swiss cheese, half an avocado sliced, salt, and pepper. It is also very good with the addition of pepperoni.
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    LW- you are in our thoughts and prayers. I wish...

    LW- you are in our thoughts and prayers. I wish you well in your recovery.
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    Welcome to PATC and the area. There are several...

    Welcome to PATC and the area. There are several good work crews in the club. Most work in a fixed geographic area. I get out with the Cadillac crew as often as possible. They work all over. Check...
  5. Thread: Amtrak

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    I went from DC to Gainsville in 99 and 01 via the...

    I went from DC to Gainsville in 99 and 01 via the Crescent.

    1. It was a little late the first time and several hours the second time. I have always found the conductors friendly and helpful.
    ...
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    Congratulations! Way to go.

    Congratulations! Way to go.
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    Drew, I run in Brooks Adrenneline (sorry about...

    Drew,
    I run in Brooks Adrenneline (sorry about the spelling). They make both a road version and a trail version. They are a light stability shoe. As may have been mentioned, you may benefit by...
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    From the parking lot all the way to the shelter...

    From the parking lot all the way to the shelter itself the distance may be as far as seven tenths of a mile.

    Lugnut: I look forward to it.
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    The distance is exactly about a half a mile. :)

    The distance is exactly about a half a mile. :)
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    Hardcore Update

    There was a post about this year's Damascus Hardcore worktrip after Traildays a few weeks ago. Here is an update for this work trip. I spoke with Bob Peoples several days ago. One of the challenges...
  11. Poll: I sleep feet towards the outside also, except in...

    I sleep feet towards the outside also, except in the Smokies. I always keep my head outside further away from the mice.
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    Way To Go!

    I think this is awesome news Miss Janet. I look forward to seeing you up the trail. All the best on your adventure.

    Forrest Phil
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    Welcome

    Welcome Scott, Good luck on your hike.
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    Hey Yeti!! I am jealous. Have a good time. I was...

    Hey Yeti!! I am jealous. Have a good time. I was out last week for the day. I now work right by the trail. Please tell Bob and Pat hello for Kimberly and me also.
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    Lugnut, I hope you had a good trip. Bob...

    Lugnut,

    I hope you had a good trip. Bob mentioned that you had made it past Kincora. My response is a little long but was hoping to share with all here at Whiteblaze. Thanks for your input, (and...
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    Damascus Hardcore Trailwork At Traildays

    I want to mention something that I have been involved with for three years. There are many members of this forum that have participated in The Damascus Hardcore workcrew during Traildays the last two...
  17. Thread: Foot Care

    by Forrest Phil
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    I agree, feet are the most important asset. I...

    I agree, feet are the most important asset. I believe that proper fitting footwear is very important. It does not matter if the footwear is boots. running shoes, or something in between. I use...
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    Time of Year to Start

    I am curious after following the thread on Northbound vs Southbound what time of year would you start or did you start. Please include why. Did you have to? Did you choose to? How do you think it...
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    I was going to offer what Yeti said. I can not...

    I was going to offer what Yeti said. I can not improve on his posting , only agree with it. Starting or ending with Bob Peoples is a very good way to begin an AT experience.

    These are all good...
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    Good Points

    Rock, I too am out to walk not camp. I prefer to do my camping on Trail Work trips. I often induldge my self with luxury items such as a chair, or cooler, or cotton. I like to move with what I need...
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    Well Said SGT Rock

    First Sergeant, you make a very good point about starting early each morning. I am always the first person out of camp or away from the shelter. There is much to be seen and experienced at first...
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    Wow! there are some great posts here. Rick, I...

    Wow! there are some great posts here. Rick, I really enjoyed your descriptions of your southbound experience. I believe that the two directions are just different. Some folks love crowds and others...
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    I like this thread. A couple of the best and...

    I like this thread. A couple of the best and worst meals are quite funny. Two thoughts on meals come to mind. A lunch that I enyoy one or two days out of town is a whole what tortilla with sliced,...
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    I have hiked both fast and slowly. I enjoy moving...

    I have hiked both fast and slowly. I enjoy moving quickly and feel that you can see and experience plenty. I also enjoy poking along, looking at lots of things along the way, talking to everyone I...
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    Poll: Winter is excellent

    All of the seasons have their merits. Any tough day hiking is better than a good day of working. I love winter because of the serenity in the woods. I like the starkness of the landscapes asnd...
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