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You're long overdue, Wolf. Go for it ASAP. :)

Jim

And that's a lot closer to the truth.

Yup. But I won't make that one. :)

This might make a few people happy- I won't be at the Ruck this weekend unless my knee makes a miraculous recovery. :(

Y'all have fun.

Good post, Iceaxe.

And you're right -it "can" be a contentious subject. I settled my mind about it a long time ago - anyone who's interested can find my thoughts at this link -
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The original Ruck was held at ATC Headquarters in Harpers Ferry on Super Bowl weekend 1997 at the request of a young man named Phil Romans. As Ginny said, a good time was had by all – or nearly all –...

I said we were going to Bears Den to see the facilities today. So we did – after we went to the dog rescue shelter and changed our lives.

Bears Den – Marie and Scott gave us the Grand Tour when...

As some of you know, Ironmaster’s Hostel at PineGroveFurnaceState Park has been home to the Mother Ruck for many years. Long enough that it’s become known as the PA Ruck. But Ironmaster’s is...

We section hiked the HST in the early 90's. Never had any desire to go back and do it again.

Sorry - that last post was Spirit Walker's. Forgot to sign Jim out.

I agree about having a trial run in the backyard first. Then maybe try a campground. Get comfortable with your gear. Then go on a short backpack.

When I started backpacking, I went alone. I...

Depends on where you are. Some places have designated camp areas. The National Parks have their own rules. Some places you can camp where you want.

Seems to me that the road to Gatlinburg is supposed to be closed until May. You might want to check on that.

From what I've seen just driving through MD, there are likely to be a lot of downed trees along the trail. Way too much snow.

As you hike, instead of just stepping over downed branches and...

They're even harder to clean on the PCT. But even the pants won't keep you clean. The pounded horsecrap dust is too fine and too ubiquitous. It'll go right through even Supplex pants.

Plan on...

Works for Washington if it's rainy and cold. Otherwise the Trail is too hot for that combination.

Hmm - CDT twice, Canadian Rockies 3 times, Alaska, AT (Mass/Conn), PCT (Sierras/Oregon) - lots of mosquitos, hell, millions of them. But I've never once used the headnet. Even though I carried it...

If your GP doesn't cure the problem see a podiatric specialist.

You need to spend some time on the trail. Very few thruhikers finish physically stronger and fitter. The trail is 4 to 6 months of daily punishment for the body. The nutrition is genereally crap. ...

It's gonna be interesting starting in GA March 1.

Sent you a video to keep you occupied until it all melts (well - for 38 minutes, anyway) :)

That'll buy you one week more or less before you're in the snow again.

ROTFLMAO!!!

Not sure what brought that on. Maybe you've missed me? Ah well, I'm usually very busy these days and don't get here much. For which we can both be thankful. But I'm also thankful...

Yeah - after pounding your feet for a couple thousand miles, it's a common affliction. Dunno about 80% but I wouldn't doubt it. My experience is that it usually lasts about 6 months. But sometimes...

Now I know why I can't keep up with you, Mags. I"m twice your age and have half your energy :D



That applies to everything in life worth having or doing.

Or, as that famous line says -...

Two comments -
1. "Managing discomfort" means "lowering your comfort level". That's been true for me ever since my first back pack trip in 1952. I suspect it was true for Earl Shaffer, Gene Espy,...

Others have said it - you're going through post-hike depression. Its not surprising - you spent a lot of time planning the hike before you did it, then you spent 5 or 6 months doing the hike - and...