My AT experience was primarily with AWOL's guide. I did have Guthook's App, which I only used about a dozen times. When thinking I was off the trail, Guthook is a great tool to have, but any...
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My AT experience was primarily with AWOL's guide. I did have Guthook's App, which I only used about a dozen times. When thinking I was off the trail, Guthook is a great tool to have, but any...
Was in ME late June and early July. Had a SS and LS shirt, fleece top, rain jacket and very light poncho. I figured if it got too cold for the LS, fleece and rain jacket combo, it was time to either...
Stayed there in early July of 2017. I was the only person there. They made me dinner and breakfast (and a cheeseburger to pack out). I found them to be nice folks. It was kind of odd to be the only...
Hitched from the entrance of Smokemont Campground to Clingman's last October. Got a ride in about 5 minutes. Just have your pack visible and make sure there is space for autos to see you and then...
I work for an outfitter. We carry four different brands of Iso-butane. I have seen each of those brands go cold over the last two years of supply chain issues, but we have not run out at any time. I...
Not exactly the best match for your criteria, but if you are looking at 200 miles, just hike the John Muir Trail (210 miles) and you will never regret your choice. I don't think there are 200 miles...
Have had several one person and several two person tents. Now have a Duplex and Tiger Wall, both for two persons. The weight is usually less than a pound more and cost about $100 more, if that. I...
I have been reading various threads talking about the catalytic converter thefts around East TN trailheads. I left my vehicle at Fontana Dam two weeks ago for six days. I saw several other cars there...
Thanks for the offer, Cedar. You are probably aware, but there was a fire in this area in the last three days. As I recall several of these campsites might have been closed. There might be some burn...
During morning rush hours and beginning at 3pm in the afternoon, taking the loop around the west side might be less stressful and maybe quicker. Going straight through via I-77 is shorter unless you...
I spent two nights there in '17. They were friendly and reasonable hosts. Good hostel stay, but there was an "odd" vibe. I think it was clear that we were just interested in the hostel and nothing...
Not certain leaving Damascus northbound before April would be too much fun. I went through there on April 2nd and was able to watch spring evolve for several weeks as I headed north and also changed...
For folks who want to provide food or assistance to hikers, it sounds like a win-win. The providers may be paying back, feeling a part of a dream they can't have for themselves or just being a...
Did this section in Oct, but went south to north with one night of camping (I hitched to Clingman's from Smokemont in the second afternoon and camped just below the summit on Forney Creek). Anyway, I...
Brushed mine once a day. No issues. Probably didn't clean any other part of my body daily.
I am not an experienced winter conditions hiker by any means. I do have a couple thoughts on this, however. As I recall that section of the AT is very challenging even in good weather. I have to...
I started Feb 20 with a synthetic MH 5 degree bag. It was not very cold for the first three weeks, but the mass of the bag took up at least 2/3 of my pack. I swapped it out for an existing 20 degree...
I haven't returned to Neel Gap since my hike in '17. I have had the chance to talk with hundreds of prospective thru-hikers and dozens of folks that finished. The information available to them today...
I concur. Same experience. Was contemplating spending the night, but after I used the bathroom, I decided to upgrade and hiked up the ridge to the AT shelter.
Already pointed out, but worth keeping in mind. The miles you do on a good day are probably not the miles you can average. Many people do not get out of town early in the morning and in some cases,...
This applies to me also. Lots of ways to do it. When I stop for the night my hiking clothes are always sweaty, in the humid southeast in the summer that can be dripping wet. Always good to wipe down...
Just got home from the Smokies yesterday afternoon. Weather was spectacular. Quick update:
Day 1 - Started north from the tunnel at the "Road to No Where" on the Benton Mckaye trail. Spent most...
Very big increase in virtually all outdoor recreational pursuits since the Covid shutdown in the first half of 2020. It's a good thing more people are experiencing the out of doors, good for them and...
Lots of ways to hike and backpack. To each his own. My experience around AT thru-hikers is that most did some slack packing. A very high percentage slack pack Katahdin as the BSP Rangers suggest.
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There were some rocks in NJ, but it seemed they slowly improved the further you went. Having said that, I recall walking up to Sunfish Pond and thinking it was absolutely gorgeous. However, by the...