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Front page article in the local paper today.

http://www.vnews.com/07312010/6879972.htm

- MM

Hey folks. Just wanted to update everyone regarding the Hanover happenings. My neighbor Larry continues to be very active in exploring ways to improve hiker services and hiker experiences in...

Hey folks,

Many of the posts on this thread recognized that the North in general, and Hanover in particular, are fairly expensive parts of the Trail; especially for NB hikers that are on tight...

Hey everyone. I am one of the folks that met with Jack at Dirt Cowboy today. My neighbor has gotten the ball rolling on this and is sort of spearheading the effort with the town. I think that...

Feels like fewer hikers in Hanover this year, but that's not based on anything other than what I see around town. Could be that hikers are spaced out more this year and the numbers were steady but...

It is hiker season in Hanover. Seeing a few hikers in town every day now.

I seem to recall that they had a few loner day packs at the ranger station, so you might not have to bring your own. I could be wrong, though, so check it out.

First, I'm sure this question has been asked before so you're likely to find a lot of good info if you use the search function here in the forums.

The bag you need depends on 1) the weather the...

Anyone in the Roanoke area feel the quake this AM? Apparently a 2.6 at around 4 AM. My folks are in Alleghany County but weren't roused from sleep. Would've been interesting to be in a shelter. ...

I've had no problem doing it with dehydrated foods. Be careful with other stuff, though. Once in the past I bought a big package of baby wipes and split them up into ziplocks and into various mail...

Here's a relatively interesting article on law enforcement on the AT in one of last year's AT Journeys (hope the crazy link works) -
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Saw a few outside of Norwich at the trailhead a few days ago. They were not that thirsty but still annoying. Seems early to me.

I grew up in the south and now I live in NH. When i did my thru hike in 2004 once I got past WV it was my first time hiking in all the states north of there. I'd agree that NH and Maine are the...

Well, looking at http://www.aldha.org/companyn/va09.pdf here are some numbers:

100 miles to Walker Gap; 115 to Va 623 at Garden Mtn
163 to Pearisburg
200 miles to Va 602 at Rocky Gap
236 miles...

You can make your own windscreen, though.

+1 on windscreen.

Yeah, that's the thing about synthetic bags - they are heavy. I have a down allergy so I'm stuck with synthetic. Montbell uses a hypoallergenic down (washed super well to get the dust out). I'd...

Snicker bars. Lots and lots of snicker bars.

I think the Old Owl is right - the only way to be sure is to try it out. First, ratings are a loose science at best. One man's 20* is my 35* because I am a cold sleeper. Sleeping bags lose temp...

Go for it, brotha'. You ask a very broad question the answer to which basically takes up this entire website, lol. There are a thousand ways to do it and basically no wrong way, except the way that...

Oh yeah, I've used baking soda in the washing machine (no soap and not with the vinegar at the same time), too. Seems to work, also.

UV kills germs but it also kills nylon. One would hope a jacket could survive a day in the sun, though. A pack certainly can. Just something to consider if you plan on leaving a nylon garment in...

Prolly be fine. Some evenings will likely be chilly, but you can put on all your layers. On my thru I had some chilly nights in the Smokies and on Roan, but I started March 9. Not a coincidence...

Lots of good feedback here. This section is not a royal bitch, but tough on people because it is generally where most thru hikers start their hike, and many are not in shape when they start. It is...

Shoulda' stayed at home - 55 degrees and not a cloud in the sky up here today. The snow's a-meltin'. Guess I'll see ya' when you get to the Dirt Cowboy. Safe travels 'til then...