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March 28, 2012 --> September 18th, 2012
Trail Name: Bowser

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Quincy's!

1/2lb smokehouse burger FTW.

I met these two way back at the Fontana Hilton....they are unsurprisingly 500 miles ahead of me now...at least I'm done with the damn PA rocks....and on to rocks in other states.

I started on the 28th and I'm typing from the shed with the crappy old computer at standing bear. I'm going to make it to Hot Springs for the trailfest this weekend. No miraculous stories to report...

Here's a trail name for you: No-Name :D

Les Stroud quit making Survivorman for a reason. First of all, every episode meant at least a week away from his family. 3 seasons of the show is a lot of time. Secondly, unless you get into...

You can fit more people than the stated capacity in the GSMNP shelters, easily. There used to be wooden slats dividing the individual spaces, but they've been removed. Some of the REI guides in the...

I like the benches that they put along it for all the tourists who can't handle the uphill and need to take a break.

Perhaps consider picking up a ULA rain wrap in place of the precip pants. It rolls in at under 3oz and is very cheap compared to what some will pay for a 6oz weight drop. Personally, rain pants make...

I put $3500-$4000

That's my cap, I hope to spend less than that. I already dropped a bunch on new gear to replace some of my heavy, dated stuff and I count that as part of the cost. On the other...

Update!

Start Date: 3/28
Approach Trail: No.

Hiker Hostel on the 27th! :banana

I'm planning on leaving March 29th most likely. I'm anticipating a slow start. I didn't hike over the winter and let myself get out of shape, you'll probably catch up to me.

I've been doing ~10mi hikes locally. I'm not too worried, because I was doing 17mi in the smokies last year within a few weeks of starting. I'm more worried about rebuilding my calluses than...

With short hikes, you're going to add significant side trail mileage, which will cut into the AT mileage you're trying to achieve. Are you looking for loop hikes/out and back or do you have a ride...

If you happen to be a sobo and pass the Rocky Top trail crew in the Smokies (Early September - End of October), see about volunteering for a few days. We'll feed 'ya good. I've had the pleasure of...

Another vote for Under Armor Boxer Briefs, specifically the longer ones. If they start getting stretched, you might need to hike them up a bit. Silly as it feels, it keeps them working. Supplement...

Looking like an idiot and not making it to Katahdin. I have probably not obsessively planned to the same degree as others. I'm partly just going to roll with it. I'm not planning on mail drops,...

Ugh, the NOC is Gatlinburg is horribly overpriced and the selection mediocre. Though I am spoiled with having Campmor about an hour's drive from home. If you're in Gatlinburg, there's a neat little...

Trail Name: None Yet. Picking your own is just wrong.
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: Somewhere in the vicinty of March 25-April 1
Approach Trail: Probably
Other info: Have wanted to do...