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I am out here now... taking a nero in Erwin TN. I have met every one of those blazers! Fun to read!!!

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful imput and insight. I was just torn on this and wanted to make my decision by today. I will be starting at Springer. Each of you said something positive that...

I was supposed to leave for my thru-hike on April 3rd, BUT I sprained my foot. I am planning on leaving for the AT this Sunday. I don't want to be sleeping in shelters by myself just yet.
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My German Shepherd rarely licks but when she does it is only once, so I say she is giving us kisses.

I have a Grand Trunk Silk Liner. My outfitter told me that silk liners add about 1 degree extra of warmth. I have used it and still froze all night.

Someone talked to me on a recent hikiing trip about what kinds of things people dream about while long distance hiking. I will be leaving in a few weeks for the AT and will be making note of what I...

^^^^^^ Totally agreed!

This will make my thru hike plans a little bit more difficult in logistics.

I like cider, Irish Coffee and rum

Of Course!

Aqua Mira drops are the most widely suggested method of light weight water filteration. You can use a bandanna or coffee filters to filter the chunky stuff!

I have read to bring along some foil to put our shoes and/or socks in and to put it BY the fire. I am going to test this out this weekend. You would atleast be putting dry socks on each morning.

www.yola.com Free for basic service which is excellent. I paid 18.00 per year for web address.

It will be an interesting time to be reading the Trail Journals!

I come on here to read every day and 10k you always have the BEST and most logical advice. But corn? Really! I'm with Father Matt on this one.

This is what I have.

http://www.leki.com/trekking/trekkingPole.php?pID=75

I got them for 79.95 and they have been great. I liked the price too.

I have a NeoAir and it is VERY comfortable.

That is fantastic! See ya on the trail!

I read Trailjournals and they talk a lot about food, they think about food, it is what will motivate them to get to the next town. If that is all you are thinking about then what is so wrong with...

I've been wondering this as well. What kind of tights? Wool?

Your scouts are going to LOVE Sipsey. You have to take a picture of them around Big Tree.

Just got mine last week!!! It makes me very happy when I get hiking gear and I pick up the box on the front porch and it is a light feeling box! That is the first on my "is this gonna be good?"...

I was supposed to be leaving on April 3rd but have to wait about a week due to a foot injury. My trail journal is http://www.trailjournals.com/jellybean2011

I agree! I hike multiple trails in Alabama, I see beautiful waterfalls. I can't wait to get on the actual trail and hike the AT. I can hike here the week before I leave for Springer on any trail. I...

I am 32 and will be starting beginning of April. I too enjoy company of people my age and older mostly. Don't understand why people get so irritated on here sometimes??

I am planning on bringing something myself. I do NOT think I will need it, but will have it on me to feel safe and sleep better at night. Someone told me to bring wasp spray b/c it shoots further....