Signage is terrible. I've completed both the AT and the JMT. Doing the AT in the Whites as a section hiker was the hardest backpacking I have ever completed. Assents were painful and during...
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Signage is terrible. I've completed both the AT and the JMT. Doing the AT in the Whites as a section hiker was the hardest backpacking I have ever completed. Assents were painful and during...
Thanks all for the comments and advice. FYI, I'm starting from Devils Postpile as I am having to take two seasons to hike the JMT, again because of permit constraints. As I'm from NC I can't spend...
So not surprisingly I was just denied a permit to climb Half Dome via the lottery on either September 6th, 7th, or 8th. So what are the chances of finding a hiker with open spots on an approved...
I hiked the JMT in last year in September. It was amazing and less crowed then.
I applied for a JMT permit every day for a month with the hope of a mid August to mid September start date. I was denied each and every time. From that respect, very crowded indeed. I need to get...
Section hike it. There's no guarantee you'll have the physical ability if you wait so long. The last 15 years were amazing for me, two section hikes per year. Now I'm done. And maybe I'll thru...
I completed the 100 mile wilderness and climbed Katadhin last year after 15 years of section hiking. That last trip was carefully planned and included reservations at one of the Katadhin Stream...
Good luck! Thank you for your service.
i can't believe his feet have made it considering the rocks, moisture, and roots. I would have probably used miles of moleskin and my feet would be shredded. Finishing in Baxter will be epic,...
I met Greybeard two weeks ago at Mollies Ridge Shelter as he was checking for permits. A very experienced and competent person. I saw all three ridge runners in the park that week. Amazing! Good...
Hey, aren't you HighLighter? We met in one of the Smokies Shelters and talked about Aleave (spell). Good luck to you and your journey. I wish I was out there.
I hiked the AT in tHe Smokies last week. It is remote and beautiful. You will not regret it if that's your choice. I found the AT in SNP to be too close to the road. Keep in mind that the Smokies...
I stayed at Lake on the Clouds Hut for $20 bucks and got to eat leftovers and sleep on dining room floor. Best money I ever spent. The huts on your list are expensive. Mileage wise you have made...
When you get there stay at Chet's. He's just down the road from the bus stop.
You will not need bug spray either. Lot of miles for 2 weeks; you'll be busy. Enjoy as weather is perfect!
All I can say is this section is the hardest the AT offers. Mileage plan is reasonable, the views outstanding, and I'm so proud to have done it.
Good point. I wish Whiteblaze had a like check box like Facebook does. I would give you a "like".
I hiked from Kinsman Notch to Monson two years ago. I did the 275 miles in 21 days, or 13 per day. Maine was hard but to be honest the Whites were the worse. What a trip, best ever.
The Relax Inn at Atkins was sort of bad...
There's several related posts I read a few weeks ago you may want to look up. My experience is that policy seems to be vary in different airports. I'm no longer taking a chance with TSA. Good luck.
Thanks guys! I will call. Happy trails.
After hiking the last few years on the northern half of the AT I'm feeling the need to rehike the GSMNP this spring. Any recommendations for a ride from Davenport Gap (I-40) to Fontana Dam? It's a...
I walked South Kaibab down to the river and then back up Bright Angel for a really long but epic hike a few years ago. I'm still proud of the feat. Best to do it in the cooler months. Seems it's a...
I use low gaiters. Not only does it keep my laces tied but keeps pebbles out of my boots. More than one way to solve that problem!
I averaged about 16 miles per day as a section hiker until reaching the Whites. A 10 mile day was all I could do. Hardest hiking I have ever experienced. The uphills wore you out and the downhills...