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Thanks everyone.

Another question, about heights... I've seen some images where it makes it seem like a few feet to the left, and a few feet to the right is, well, death. I'm not a big fan of...

What things should I be doing now to get ready for the first couple hundred miles? I already have rocky hikes (creekbeds) to sort of practice on, but watching some YouTube videos shows some rock...

I just know that I'm peeing a lot because I drink a lot and that I've got mineral outlines on my clothing after a long day on the trail. Take my hat off, salt/mineral line on my forehead. Take my...

Not AT-specific, as I'm just now about to embark on my first multi-day solo hike. I've done over nighters with more favorable weather. It'll be the end of this month, June, and it'll be hot and...

Thanks everyone.

Right now I'm shooting for a section hike 'possibly' later this year, but more realistically, next year. North bound, Springer Mountain to Clingmans Dome where I'd meet my sister...

I created this account years ago, with big plans to hike the AT a couple years after this account's creation. Life happened, and when I went to create an account a few days ago, found that I already...

Thanks, that was more or less my thought. I read a couple long thru-hiking articles and one of them had this garage full of boxes and food that was going to be sent. It seemed a little.... overkill?...

Hey all,

I'm trying to plan a thru-hike for 2013 and was wondering how many people relied on mail drops. Are they necessary?

It's just, I don't really know who I would have mail me items along...

Not everyone likes dogs, some people are allergic, and some are downright afraid of them. I love dogs, but I wouldn't want a wet strange dog to come trampling on my stuff and shaking itself dry next...

Haha, true. But it'll be nice to know that i'll still be making money while away which will alleviate some of the financial strain while on the trail. I don't really want to have to bring a mobile...

Heh', I currently own a non-hiking related company (IT Industry) and am planning my hike for 2013.

I'll be bringing my work with me, so i'll still be making money on the trail wherever I can setup...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB_2CUj3y6Y
If you're unfamiliar with Blaze Foley, you should probably get familiar. Sooo good.

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I'm going down to the greyhound station
Gonna get a ticket...

I would also imagine a map would be nice for a 'visual reference' of where you are in the world. I'd like the idea of being able to whip out a map, point my finger on it and know, "Ah, so thats where...

Ha, we'll see...

Hi there,

Excuse my ignorance but I have a couple questions in regards to eating on the trail.

-How far apart are areas where one could obtain more food? (Not a meal, but food to last the next...

Thanks everyone for your feedback, much appreciated.

I think I will attempt the AT in 2013 after I have more time to plan and get ready. It's something that has been in the back of my mind for...

I'm so glad this forum exists! I believe i'll be attempting a thru hike in 2013, hoping to leave in mid March - early April from GA at Springer Mountain and head north. I'm 23, will more than likely...

I understand it is illegal but there are certainly areas/states that are a lot more 'pot friendly' than you may believe. I guess it was kind of a silly question to begin with but I didn't know what...

Hey! Thanks for the welcome. When I was 20-21 I lived in the desert about 50 miles away from Vegas, had my 21st in Vegas... I miss living in the desert, it was blue skies all day everyday. The night...

Thanks for such a quick response! I'm digging through articles and posts right now trying to get a better understanding of what to expect.

I'm hoping to set off in March, maybe April and go North....

Ah, crap.

I went to submit this, and it said I wasn't logged in (I was). So I hit back, make a quick copy of the message so I don't lose it (I hate re-typing messages) and click 'Submit' again,...

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