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Aren't Crocs a little bit heavy? I've got some cheap adidas sandals that are molded as one piece and extremely light. The only downside is that they don't strap by themselves onto my backpack.

I'm curious, does anyone know of successful 300+ lb thru hikers? I'm sure it could be done; they'd have to be really tough. What's the heaviest you've ever seen a person complete a thru hike?

I'm also hiking the AT in 2014. Who is this other 30 year old Austinite planning to hike at the same time? Austin2014, Are you me? :-)

I'm going to be thru-hiking in 2014. Only 1 more year of work!

It has taken a lot of work to get to this point. I'm 30 years old. I've been planning this trip for 3 years. It has taken that...

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The other challenge would be arranging for pickup once you've hiked Belle Isle. It doesn't look too big - maybe a couple days hike? Is there even a trail?

They say the IAT ends at Belle Isle on the Northern end of Newfoundland Island. But how does one get to Belle Isle? It is an uninhabited island. Have those who hiked the full IAT in the past paid...

"Griffies and the resident 'fled' the scene." Hmm, "the resident." That's what they're calling it these days.

There was a rich man from Nottingham who tried to the cross the river. What a dope, he tripped on a rope, now look at him shiver.

Looks like they've got some nice stuff at Gossamer Gear. But I don't believe there is a store or anything in Austin. We've got 3 REIs, but I still prefer to do my research and buy online.

Check out the Mountain Laurel Designs backpacks. I have a Exodus pack that I really like. http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=103

I'm going to be hiking in 2014! Starting early in order to finish in August. I'll be "retiring" at 31 and going off to Seminary, which starts right after my AT hike.