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Appears his SPOT tracker is no longer active. Any word if he is still hiking?
Mike (Mr. Mean)

People complain about the rocks in PA. yes a few places are a little rough but I am looking forward to redoing the section from DWG to Harper's Ferry. It was one of the friendliest sections I have...

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Wife & I have been with them for over 2 years & never a problem with service. I have section hiked from Springer to Dalton, Mass. & she has received a call every night. It cost...

If it works time wise. There is an Amtrk train that leaves Union station at 4:05 PM & gets into Harper's Ferry at 5:16 for the cost of $10. You will not get anything cheaper.
Mike

And $29.99 at Wal-Mart

All I can say is PLEASE LEAVE THE DOG HOME. I have seen to many on the trail that have been hurt by the many rocks..
Mike

Not looking south looking for an easy way to get to the cliff overlook north of town.
Mike

My wife & I are planning on going to Harpers Ferry for a 4 Labor Day vacation. I would like to take her up to Loudoun Heights overlook, but I know she will not be able to do that steep climb up from...

No problem for the hi-jack it is all helping me later.
Mike

Looks like I should be in the White's about 7/17. Going to go with no Hut reservations as this is only an estimated date. So with that said here is what I need to know.
1. If I show up at a hut with...

I need a shuttle from Wingdale ,NY to RPH shelter on 6/7/16, anyone in the area that can help.

Mike ( Mr. Mean)

Looking for a driver in the Wingdale, NY area that can take me to RPH shelter on June 7,2016

Mike

I to would recommend hiking back to your car. I would also HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sharon, she has shuttled me twice & she can not do enough for you.

Is anyone able to get this app to work? It worked great last year went to test it for this season & is not working.
Mike

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atweather&hl=en

As a retired delivery man of Twinkies for 22 yrs. No they are not the same. Today they are made in Mexico & flash frozen to the retailer. no telling how long they have been in a frozen state before...

I have used the standard size for 3 yrs. now. Only problem was the bag seam broke & Sawyer tried to tell me I was filtering muddy water (NOT)
So I recommend using a plastic bottle instead of the...

My phone will last 5-6 days on the trail BUT I only turn it on once a day to check in with my wife. I also call shuttles but do not leave it on all day. I carry a small solar back up battery that...

What is the easiest & fastest way to get from Rutland Vt. to Gorham NH. I am finishing a section hike in Rutland & if I have enough time would like to go to Gorham & hike south to Rutland.


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Thanks this map had what I was thinking about. Again a senior moment,it was the Pine Mountain Trail I was thinking about. I remember seeing the signs on the AT & said next time I would go that way....

I know about that trail. What I was talking about is going from the parking lot on the blue trail to the AT. Then continue on the AT north through the open pasture area & make the climb up the ridge....

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Mike

headed to Grayson Highlands for a day hike with my 12 yr old grandson & wife so they can see the ponies. A few years ago when I hiked the AT through this section if my memory is correct (getting a...

headed to Grayson Highlands for a day hike with my 12 yr old grandson & wife so they can see the ponies. A few years ago when I hiked the AT through this section if my memory is correct (getting a...

Thanks for everyone's help I really appreciate it, but I have had to abandon these plans. I tried all kind of combinations on dates & can not make anything work for reservations at the huts. So plans...

Coming from Florida and hitting the trail the next day? I'd take the coach up the auto road to the summit of Washington for sure and start there.
I like that idea Slo-go'en
where or how do I get a...