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[QUOTE=forrest!;1881601]He means if the Katahdin trail is closed for ice and snow. By starting in Monson you give it another week to melt. gotcha! ok. I just thought all was bone-a$$ cold up...

Why is this? Why not just start from Katahdin and head south and avoid the need to flipflop and hitch a shuttle? Can you pls clarify, thanks!

Just posted tonight on Baxter State Park website: "Notice: The Hunt, Knife Edge and Helon Taylor Trails are now open. Rangers have flagged bypass around snow and ice at the edge of treeline at the...

SquirmyHead, can you give your 2 or 3 cents on what you think (w.a.g.) the AT conditions at the start (Katahdin) down thru the Whites will hold for those of us starting SoBo the first week of...

HiRep: Hiker Report: FYI for supply and mail drops: Mountain Goat Outfitters in Hanover NH shut doors permanently 30Mar14, :( so no good for resupply nor mail drop. Make Note replan. Happy Trails

I purchased GutHooks full AT app discounted 20% for about $50. well well worth it, tho I will still bring sections of AT guide (i'm old skool never trust electronics in aircraft or wilderness:) ...

Planning on bringing some Gulf Coast TX heat up with me to ensure "K" opens up! Arrive 31May, 01 or 02Jun summit K and kick off SoBo ( flexible on the two days in case delay by BSP) depart SoBo...

There's also a gaggle of Warrior Hike hikers.... 10 still threading north. www.warriorhike.com and there's a mother/daughter team hiking off the war(s) sponsoring the Stop Soldier Suicide too ...

Hi Sunny! Fella SoBo here 01Jun14 (or when Katahdin is open) Glad to see you are taking your leap of faith and setting forth. One little idea I want to toss your way: as long as you 'feel' you are...

Arriving BSP 01Jun14 to slackpack Katahdin on 01 or 02Jun wx dep ( and if open?!). Launch hubby off trail and head SOBO nlt 03Jun rain or rain. :) slowpoke slither thru the mud

Brrrrrr! Ok, thank you for the heads-up... will come prepared, or if get too cold will find a nice hot body and slither in besides :) for the night. am well prepped for the comforts and joys the...

Anyone familiar with Maine Wx for start of SOBO hike, end May, First June... please say what temps to expect daily for that time of year; day/night. 30-40 deg nights still common in early June? ...