thanks for the info-i just finished a seg 1,2 and 15 mi into 3 trek, ending the 126 miles at walnut cove lot on the brp. incredible scenery and great trail conditions all the way (except for the 10+...
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thanks for the info-i just finished a seg 1,2 and 15 mi into 3 trek, ending the 126 miles at walnut cove lot on the brp. incredible scenery and great trail conditions all the way (except for the 10+...
thanks for your advice back in April. We did the trip and it was all that we had hoped for.
Next Sunday, i want to go back to Mitchell and continue west on the MST for about 110 miles to Balsam...
I am looking for advice about parking at Rt 181 TH and Mt Mitchell TH. Its a roughly 60 mile one way hike on MTS trail (mostly segment 4). Also does anyone have knowledge or advice about the ford...
2020 AT Hikers-
where did you find the toughest trail conditions on your feet?
leave your thoughts
~Old Oriskany
i really like my LLBean 20 degree bag - 650 fill goose down. Seems to handle all temps. in cold weather i use it as a mummy, has draw string for sealing in heat around my neck-upper body,. in warmer...
Hello RocDoc
i'm flying to Denver to hike the Colorado Trail on August 7. Will hit trailhead at Waterton, SE of Denver, the next morning. Plan to take my time and get in 12-15 miles a day once i get...
I am a 64 y/o 2020 AT thru hiker and 2021 LT thru hiker planning to do the CT beginning around 08/08/22. Anyone out there interested and planning to begin about then? Looking for others to hike with...
RockDoc,
thanks for the reply! Always nice to chat with other geos. Those rivers of rock like the Devils racecourse are truly interesting and conspicuous. As you said they periglacial features...
months after latest comment, but here are a few thoughts on this subject:
32 oz gatorade jug my go to for night pee. gotta have it!
be sure to sleep with filter and cell phone in bag on below...
Preorder your copy today!
Hey Hikers:
My new book is now available for preorder! Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes is the story about my adventures thru hiking the AT in 2020.
I wrote it from the perspective of a geologist...
Hey 2020 thru-hiker class:
My new book is now available for preorder! Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes is the story about my adventures thru hiking the AT in 2020.
I wrote it from the perspective...
Hello hiker community!
check out my new book: Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes. Its all about my 150-day 2020 thru hike as told from the perspective of a geologist.
Thoughtfully written with humor...
Mtn Squid,
please add my name to 2020 thru hiker regist...better late than never...
Old Oriskany
Start date: June 6, 2020 Springer Mt. GA NOBO
Flip Flop to from Swatara Gap PA to Millinocket,...
cool. ill want to check this out!
My new book, Rocks, Roots and Rattlesnakes will be coming out soon, sometime this fall.
In the meantime, check out my website at www.rocksrootsandrattlesnakes.com.
The book is all about my 2020...
very nicely done!
Good points, and here is another regarding toothbrush logistics. Keep your toothbrush and toothpaste in a ziplock, at top of your food bag. You'll need it at those times of day anyway, plus its...
Lots of options out there, but I can only comment on what worked for me. During the summer months of my thru hike last year i used a Big Agnes Farmington liner bag, very light weight made with...
great deal to whoever got it! my altaplex lasted me thru the 5 months i was on the AT this past year, still like new. One of the best designed tents ever.