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Love the Heineken stuff sack you are trying to use.

I will look for that material. May be a great hammock blanket for summer weather!

I have been matching trail map with Google Earth. I've skecthed in the trail areas so I can get an idea of what I am looking at. Based on some of the posts here and some older posts that I have...

Great info all. I am certainly interested in the water taxi. I will look that up and see what it offers me. Based on what I see I may have to dedicate several hikes to this area. Love to see new...

Hmmmm....Awfully quiet. Specifically I am wondering if anyone has experience with the trails immediately off the AT at Fontana Lake in NC. I see there are a couple trails that loop around on the NOBO...

I am looking for a hike that allows me to fish some. I was thinking about hiking some of the AT and Fontana (NC) lake area for about 4 days. That area is within driving distance of where I live. Has...

I cut a small section from some old panty hose my wife had. I slide that over my knee, apply the brace, and pull some excess back down over the exposed velcro to keep it from snagging my pants. So...

I agree with Mags. I keep small items from my gear with me even in the office. It seems to help during stressful days as I dream of getting back out on the trail.
It's like a siren song ever calling...

My ankle is an injury form a couple years ago. Grade 3 high ankle. Left me unable to walk for several months including some physical therapy. It has gotten so much better but I see that about 8-9...

I spent the weekend hiking between Springer and the Hawk Mtn shelter. It was wonderful. My first time on any area in the AT. Beautiful.
I parked on 42 at the lot. Mountain Squid was there taking...

I am slowly working to get my wife on an overnighter. Just a simple hike to get her involved. I would love it if she would start hiking with me. I have some younger children that I am introducing to...

This is just a general comment. I am set to leave after my shift and a little sleep in the morning. My wife, who is not a backpacker or camper really and believes that my hobby might be the early...

Ok. Looks like I take Nimblewill Church off 52. FS28 - FS77- FS42. ARe the service roads marked ok and is there a parking location near the trail head?

I am getting a late start tomorrow and I'm trying to decide if I should go to the State Park or get closer to Springer by using FS42.

Where do you enter FS42?

I use Cliff bars as I really like them. I am thinking the Mountain House packaging is too large. I also wish they had more available in single servings. I am going to break down the packaging.
I...

:-? Now that I am packing for a 4 day trip it occurs to me that my food takes a lot of spce. When I hiked before, there being a time gap to now, I always had someone with me if the trip was more than...

Weather reports in our area report temps in the 80's with lows around 50. It will drop as the week goes on but still remain relatively warm. It should be beautiful. I go up Springer next weekend for...

Dances...I do believe that is the best post by far. Congrats!!!

My question was a bit tongue in cheek. The AT is very different, from what I am reading in the BB's and the book, from any other hiking you will do. Being a very communal atmosphere and having so...

:-? So a friend gave me the book "A Walk in the Woods" when he heard I was going on the AT. I've only just started to read and I see a possible problem.
Now I don't mind the idea of socializing at...

I plan to hike a few days that weekend. Springer to Neels Gap. First time back on trails in a long while and I am testing a recoup'd injured ankle. If you find me face down in the middle of the trail...

I am getting the Companian and maps as well as scouring the websites. I like information. Can't have too much. I have also talked with the folks at Mountain Crossings and will be working out a...

Any easy landmark to find for the wife. Walasi Yi center seems like my best option.
My plan will be to park at the state park and hump to Neel's Gap. I will get an early start on Friday. I should be...

Ok. I am using Google Earth and other mapping programs to cross ref the locations. Is Woods Gap shelter, which is listed in Google Earth, accessable as a pick up point? I do not see any road...

Wife is WAY not a hiker/camper. She is dropping me and going with kids to see her family. We all win.