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I am not a medical expert but the past 5 years things have changed it has become more of a problem when walking or running. I still run twice a week but I am very aware of this issue. So basically...

I was reading the thread about "To Hang or not to Hang? Food that is" and I got to thinking. I have only done short hikes and maybe 100 miles total on the AT over the years. I can bet a longer hike...

Most of this has been covered already. If you educate yourself about snakes it should take some of the fear away.



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Why shouldn't I kill any snake I find?
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No one said Save, Quit work, Divorce , and then Hike

Thanks for the replies: Mountain Hippie we are neighbors. I live in Mineral on the lake. Thanks for the info.

I have only section hiked some of the trail. Someone help me out with the math on this. 50 mpd average would'nt that require almost jogging on the easy parts. What time would you start and what...

Has anyone been on the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Hazel</st1:PlaceName>...

Well that punch to the gut did not hurt all that bad!!!!:datz

Puppy's in general and Lab's especially need time for there hips to get strong and there bones to harden. A hike or any extreme activity is dangerous to your puppy’s longevity. If you read puppy...

I want to thank everyone for the great advice and the words of encouragement. My biggest snag is that since I have turned 40 I have been consumed by wanting to plan this hike with in the next 5...

This question is directed mainly to Footslogger but I am sure there are more of you in the same boat. I was reading your (Footslogger) 20 questions answers and noticed your replies somewhat depended...

I am hopefully not making a mistake. I want to take my wife out with me hiking. I want to take her to the AT in Virginia</ST1:pl(Luray area if possible). I hope someone out there can give me an idea...

I am hopefully not making a mistake. I want to take my wife out with me hiking. I want to take her to the AT in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"...

I don't believe it is as few as you might think. :-?

Shades--Great Thread and Great Info it is unfortunate that most of what is being said is common sense. Finally a thread that does not have a political overtone! What percentage of hikers do you...

I don't want this thread to get lost in the shuffle. What is this a picture of looks like a cross between a rat and a wild pig?http://s89239188.onlinehome.us/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/067.gif

I would have to agree that is really an unbelievabe story. Kind of a made for movie story I think.:-?

Water will not be a problem. A toertial downpour from Ivan will drop about 7 inches of rain, high winds and major flooding is being called for. It could stall south of there but I don't think it...

Lived, Just moved 2 weeks ago.....miss it already

I live 5 miles from there you would of thought I would of heard about this. I think it is great. Beautiful country there. Thanks for the update:sun

Good Answer Bob, I might have to use that one.

I was going through a Six Sigms Training of all things and the training module was walking the AT. Anyone familure with Six Sigma Processing knows you have to plan in steps. One question that was...

To go out on a little tangent. Do most of you carry cash, travelers checks, credit cards or other? I would think cash would be some what dangerous. I can't imagine buying every little item on...

As the cable guy says "I don't care who you are that is funny"

Lone Wolf McQuaid:-?