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I love Arc'teryx gear also! The Atom LT is my go to 4 season jacket down here in the south. I actually had no idea they had a specialized military brand. That's a pretty neat find! However, unless...

I just love getting out there. It clears my mind and makes me feel more comfortable and I am detached from all the worries of the world. Even when I've had bad experiences like mild dehydration and...

In Dahlonega it's 100 F right now. That's crazy for North Georgia!

Did they complete it or no? I'd say the most beers on a thru-hike would be a pretty competitive record haha.

We all hear and debate about the various speed records being attempted each and every year. However, I was wondering to myself today: what other types of records have been attempted on an AT...

Why climb a mountain? Why drive fast? Why drink expensive beer? Why jump out of airplanes? Why even go hiking?

Hmm, maybe it's just personal preference and the fact that it's there to do? Who...

Love of all things natural and outdoorsy. Plenty of adventures exploring around my big back yard when I was younger. Really there are just too many things to specify but to sum it up it would be the...

Tragic but honestly this sort of thing doesn't happen as often on trails as on a city's streets. I'm much more worried about my safety in any given downtown area after dark than I am on any trail.

Ellie Greenwood also destroyed the woman's record this year too! Great to see both records fall in the same calendar year and it'll be interesting to see if Geoff Roes (former holder) will come out...

I think it's good for previewing a hike. Nice to see what typical trail conditions are like but of course it's nothing like the real thing. The same could be said about Google street view: sure it's...

Yep, it's called http://naturevalleytrailview.com/. They have the Great Smokies too!

I think it was the company "Nature Valley" but I know I recently saw a street view of a lot of trails within Yellowstone. I'll post the link when I can find it but the frame transition wasn't as...

90 miles from my current location but I use to be within 20 miles when I lived in Dahlonega. That's to the trailhead on Springer of course. However, from the nearest road crossing, Woody Gap, I was a...

I'd be willing to say both. I enjoy the journey to the destination because it's the journey that matters most in the end.

I totally agree with Velvet Gooch's post! However, if you do want a modern day advantage I'd recommend something a little more natural like coffee. You can get the instant packs and I think Starbucks...

Facebook'em or Google search Seth and then put Athens, Ga after his name. That's the best way to find anyone these days. Best of luck to you!

Read a good book, contemplate existence, plan the logistics of the next section of hiking, unpack - repack, brew a hot drink (coffee, tea, cocoa), or if I am not completely spent from the hiking of...

Keep it to PMing. --Mags

First of all, I believe it's "enlighten" :p.

Secondly, it's not within my objective to tantalize you with the ability to have respect for another human and simply let be, be. I just ask that...

Yep, JPD had those stomach issues and nearly threw in the towel but was stopped by the encouragement and understanding of her husband. Go read Sean's blog post about the hell of a first day he had...

I think the record can be broken. It just needs to be by someone who is not just willing to put in a lot of physical training but a lot of mental training also. The speed record attempt on a trail...

Lol, well I don't think many people are running the AT over 10 mph. That's blazing fast.

I still haven't seen a transcript of the email so we're only going by what the OP said Sean said which...

Thanks for the clarification WingedMonkey.

Honestly, not trying to cause hostility or insult but just defending the sport I love and a fellow trail runner. I think we can all live in harmony on...

Don't trash the Run Bum until you know the Run Bum. He's a great guy and if there's anyone I would put my faith in to break the record it's him. Kids tough, trains, and eats smart. Already set the...