HA! I won a bet with a woman who read the book AND saw the movie and still thought she hiked the whole thing. I've done neither.
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HA! I won a bet with a woman who read the book AND saw the movie and still thought she hiked the whole thing. I've done neither.
I usually do the same. My moving pace is usually 2.5 MPH and at the end of the day, after adding in breaks, I usually average 2.25 MPH. What I usually do when I plan a hike it take the number of...
Just posted to Facebook.
The trail has a way of answering the questions you most need answered, even if you are afraid to ask.
Those that have followed me for a while know that I have struggled...
She has thru hiked the AT before so she knows what lies ahead. I haven't tried to track her pace but if she's on or near it the record is going down.
Numbers of miles per day you want to hike would be valuable information. The Standing Indian loop is like 27 miles and you wouldn't have to worry about a car shuttle.
Can't believe this hasn't been posted yet. I followed Anish on Facebook as she broke the Unsupported PCT record and she is very mentally tough. She has thru hiked the AT before so she knows what...
Apparently you are unfamiliar with the BS claims made by Nature Boy over the years prior to that one.
I bought some Hoke One-Ones for my Long Trail hike. Outstanding for cushioning. Horrible for traction. I bought a pair because the guy I mostly hike with already had some and we were both sliding...
You shouldn't need to night hike. Bring Halfmile's App with you and then if you're concerned at all you can just walk along the trail and it will navigate for you. When I did the PCT/JMT section my...
I tried using NB shoes and they just don't take big mile days with a full pack. Merrill Moab Ventilators work best for me.
I use MapMyHike. You can set it up for walking, hiking, running, bike riding, etc. Not sure about your rqmts for phone access. You can also create routes before you do them.
Unless things have changed I'm pretty sure you can only over night at shelters or the lodges. Anywhere else can get you booted from the park.
Unless things have changed I'm pretty sure you can only over night at shelters or the lodges. Anywhere else can get you booted from the park.
Best advice I ever received about SNP: Blackberry shakes. There are self registration kiosks at either end of the park on the trail so if you're starting inside the park you'll need to take care of...
Not familiar with that pack but can you keep it empty (or put something really light in it) and strap it on top of the pack? I saw a few people doing that when I did my hike.
Remember that report is only as good as the Users who contribute to it. If you're using it update it as well.
If I'm doing a 20+ mile day I find that by the end of the day I average 2.25 MPH (including breaks).
Phone + Camera + Paper Maps = Not lighter
When I carry maps I have a tendency to memorize them and start focusing on reaching certain points by certain times. Now when I don't carry maps I seem to have a more enjoyable time and just getting...
Rocks. Roots the size of baseball bats. If it's wet the flat parts can be a bog you have to walk around. Before my first hike in Maine I read the journal of a thru hiker and she said plan on 75%...
Zero comparison. There's nothing on the AT that remotely compares to climbing Mt Whitney much less Everest. Lifting 5 pounds 200 times is not the same as lifting 1000 lbs once.
I use MapMyHike and it seems to work just fine. I'm preparing to do the Allegheny 100 and I've already created the course and added it to my phone. Haven't really compared the elevation readings...
I tried switching from Moab Ventilators to lighter NB models and find they are no good when carrying any weight. I have several models including 1210s and they are pretty much only good for...
When I stayed in Stratton there were two guys staying at the hostel who were panning and they showed me about half a vial of gold.
My 3 girls were all under 10 when I took them up there. I don't think it's 4.4 miles each way either. Plus there's a shelter to rest at.