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We were on the top of Amicalola Friday night, our tent was a giant sail, but thankfully stayed upright and mostly dry. We should have headed into the bathrooms, but no structures survive a direct...

After 20 years of mind numbing corporate world, paying taxes, paying unemployment for people to sit on thier tails, do nothing, not look for jobs and rob the system....its my way of getting back. ...

Whats your stay looking like date wise?

We at NOC today, pretty damn cold. They also lost power in all of the cabins. IE no heat.

John Butler Trio - Valley

If I were you two. Getting in late to Atlanta Id stay at the airport that night and travel in the morning. There are millions of phone places between the airport and Amicalola lodge. Theres a...

I got them at Colorado Ski and Golf, back in the day. Id try BlackDiamond outfitters near Whittier NC. They are a GREAT packing shop, have footbeds, custom hip belts etc...

A little hash for a simple question dontcha think? A simple yes or no would have done.

Judging by the 500 lb Elk I saw on the trails in GSNP I'd always hang my food.

i had a similar injury, i ended up getting custom footbeds. This was for a pair of ski boots when i lived in colorado, but i know they make them for hiking boots too. if memory serves they were...

Stayed at Amicalola for my bday (near christmas), it was pretty great for the price. Its NOT the Ritz, buffet food was pretty good!! GREAT mountain view from the rooms (get a mtn facing room...

1. Thru Hike AT
2. Blow up the Death Star
3. Open a Fishing guide service in Alaska

Not to mention the wife, like most women, like the Boy Scout Uniform!

I got my Eagle Scout award in 1988. I am a current scoutmaster in downtown Atlanta, with a bunch of less fortunate young men. The highlight of my week is meetings, and camping trips. Since I have...

Hike with us in 2013!!! Recently had a similar scare in my lungs, after that scare, nothing will stop my date with Mt Kathadin. It also got me to quit my partyin habits, quit alcohol, smoking and...

For LD hikes, i use gym shorts, like compression shorts, Under Armor makes some, and they work. Also I use something called Anti Monkey Butt Powder (i kid you not it's the name of it) and it helps...

Fred,

Myself and a lifelong friend are planning leaving march 15 2013, and going north. Probably the biggest thing to do right now, is research, plan and conditioning. Ive hiked the Georgia...

LOL All good guy, i hear ya!!! I just know if i dont complete, it wont be because im not ready. I was up at Amicalola last year saw a guy make it all the way up the approach trail, and quit...8...

Yet another very valid point.

For Christmas a friend got me a back weight, its like a vest, 15 lbs from golds gym, that makes a HUGE difference in simple tasks like walking the dog, just went 3...

Thank you guys, all of these are fantastic idea's. Except cooking on one foot, i have a bad enough time trying to make a pizza pocket :P

Transient, Im not sure where you are from, but i'd...

Hey guys, been researching training methods for a 2013 Thru hike, and haven't found alot. Id like to hear how people prepared for a thru hike in the past.

So far Im doing mid level Yoga 3 times a...

I told my parents of my plans on christmas for my 2013 hike, my dad is an avid outdoorsman, my mother has never camped.

So my mom says "It's 2100 miles and 5-6 months on the trail.....are you...

on the same wagon myself, down to 2 a day, but nothing will get in my way of my date with Mt. Katy fall of 2013.

In this case I am a Noob and a NoBo. :)

You have a great point. Not sure I want my wife calling me on the trail. :)

Thank you PackRat. Ill look into that as well.