NOBO 2006 Thru Hiker Roster

[Frosty]

Frosty - male, 58, NH

Start date: March 1

# in party: 1

Miles/day: probably around 10-12 to start, 17-20 in the middle and about 15 in NH/ME

Off day: perfer neros to zeros, but will be taking a few weeks off in late spring/early summer for business reason

ETA Katahdin: late Aug/early Sept (I hope)

Reason: too stupid to know when to quit or even to section hike - I just keep doin' the same parts over and over

[MisterSweetie]

I'm actually going to throw my hat into the ring here. I'm shocked that I'm doing it, but what the heck. Tomorrow I talk to HR about a leave of absense or leave without pay to see how it'll pan out. Wish me luck on that front.

Jay - Male, 27
Trail name: none yet.
Start date: Early to Mid March
# in party: 1
Miles/day: 10 - 20, goal is to reach K by late September
Off day: 1/wk max.
ETA Katahdin: 7 mos.
Reason: I want to hike the Appalachian Trail, basically it's that simple. I'm not at a "transition time" in my life necessarily (although the hike will precipitate one), but now is not a bad time to hike, either.

I look forward to meeting everyone on the trail. Even if a thru doesn't pan for 2006, maybe I'll get to do some multi week sections farther North than I've been.

So add me to the list please. Thanks!

[dje97001]

There are currently 100 registered members who have decided to give it a shot next year (2006). 30% plan to hike with others. Assuming no overlaps (an overlap would mean both in the party are registered members and listed themselves separately), if we count all potential partners whiteblaze knows of 139 people hitting the trail between Jan-July of next year. Good Luck. Keep the entries coming. Look for updates in the articles section under Class of 2006.

[ncbookseller]

ncbookseller - female, 35
from Raleigh, NC
start date: mid-March
# in party: solo
miles/day: 10 - 15
ETA Katahdin: 6 mos.
reason: I've always wanted to do this, but have never been able to before. This opportunity doesn't come around often!

[gweet4]

Philip - male, 28, PA
Start date: Feb 28th Fat Tuesday
# in party: 1
Miles/day: 10 - 20
Off day: 1/wk.
ETA Katahdin: 4 mos.
Reason: B/c I'm an overachiever. I heard the sucess rate is very low, so I have to prove myself. Not to mention I have the time, the energy, the determination, and love traveling, and being outdoors. I have never hiked a day in my life.

[Jaybird]

...just a lowly SECTION HIKER...a wanna-be- THRU HIKER...(after retirement in 10 years!)




but,..............will be out on the A.T. in late APRIL to early May 2006 with my bud: "Jigsaw".

say: "HELLO!" as you guys pass me by!

[Old Spice]

I have changed my plans, and now am planning on starting on tax day. I need more time to save since I found out I am going to have to start paying school loans off.

[sparky2000]

May 3 1 ea. fm Hot Springs, then flip-flop for rest when done whenever.
no speed plans, only good times. An African said when coming to this country, "Don't you ever get wet?"

[mcnuggets]

Name: Tom, 21
Home: Queens, NY
Start Date: 3/1-3/7
# in Party: Just me
Miles/Day: Averaging 15 hopefully
Off days: As few as possible
ETA Katahdin: 130-160 days
Reason: I'm fiending for an adventure

[Tinka Yambe]

I'm planning on hiking starting sometime in March 2006:
F/23
I am still looking for some person to hike with (anyone interested?)
I plan on reaching the big K by August (hopefully)...

[Frosty]

I'm planning on hiking starting sometime in March 2006:
F/23
I am still looking for some person to hike with (anyone interested?)
I plan on reaching the big K by August (hopefully)...

Most everyone who posted here is leaving in March, so you are sure to have company.

What we ought to do is have some way of identifying whiteblaze members so we can say HI when we meet. Especially all us March 1 starters.

If you don't mind my asking, what is the origin of your trail name?

[ScottP]

Name: Scott, 21
Home: Troy, MI
Start Date: 3/22-3/28
# in Party: Just me
Miles/Day: 20+ once rolling
Off days: As few as possible
ETA Katahdin: end of July
Reason: 1. I want to do it, 2. To raise awareness for ALS and encourage people to donate to ALSA

[Prophet]

Mike-30,Pa
Start- April 1rst ?
no in party-me
miles per day- shelter to shelter to start, more later.
off days-as needed, more at first,less later....hopefull

[Floatero2]

Southbound starting in early june

[Wonder]

Just curious as to who will be out there. Please, post your start date (exact or approx), number in party, expected miles/day, etc.

Frieden - female, 36, FL
Ed - male, 1, FL
Start date: Early March
# in party: 2
Miles/day: 10 - 20
Off day: 1/wk.
ETA Katahdin: 7 mos.
Reason: Vision quest; taking time to savor nature and smell the flowers (after the snow melts); plan to take lots and lots of pictures.

WOnder Foot....at least thats what I think that my trail name will be.....unless I feel something fits better.
Start date:3/20
Female, will be 26
# in party:1 Looking for SERIOUS partner(s) to start with
miles/day: 10-20+...depending on the when and where
off days: Rare..taking 4 days in pa to see the family and go to a wedding
ETA Katahdin. Sept. 23...but longer if thats what it takes. Want to hike from equinox-equinox

Reason: So many....but I have to do this!

[Smile]

Hello fellow 2006 TH'ers,
Check out the departure date Poll under the Class of 2006 forum.
It's going to be an excellent year!

[Poison]

Name: Matt, 29
Start date: Either Friday April 14, or Monday April 17th
# in party: 1
Miles/day: 17 avg
Off day: I'll listen to my body....probably 1 per 8-10 days
ETA Katahdin: August 27
Reason: One of my life goals, loved the section hike I did last summer

[Irishman]

Hey there! I am planning my NoBo hike starting mid-feb., anyone else looking to do the same? I have scheduling conflicts that require I start earlier than most so I can finish in June. Outside of the weather aspect I figure the early start will give me some great winter shots! Does anyone know when spring usually hits Tenn. or N.Car.? Hope to see you all there!!!

Jason

[nyushka42]

Ania - F - 24 (25 in April)
Trail name: until I start the trail, I will not know
Start date: First week of May
# in party: 1 - hopefully will convince some friends to go
Miles/day: having hiked only a handfull of times in my life, and only twice in recent memory, I really have no idea.
Off day: When I need it.
ETA Katahdin: 2007, as I'll probably only do 1/2 way this year, from GA to Maryland. Too many weddings & sicknesses in the family to stay away for more than 4 months.
Reason: I went on my first hike in years in October at Maryland Hights in Harpers Ferry. While I followed the green, red & blue marks marking my trail, I noticed at one point the white blaze. I recalled distant childhood memories of driving on I90 in Mass. and seeing a bridge over the interstate marked "Appalacian Trail," and my mother and grandmother telling me stories of my greatgrandfather doing large chunks of the trail 40+ years ago. My job & life in general suddenly seemed like an itchy sweater that I was desperate to chuck. And so, I hope to do just that for a while, come May. (Yeah, long story, I know, I'm a chatter-box).

[White Chocolate]

White Chocolate-Male-25-solo
VA/NC/TN
start: mid march to mid april
mileage: i hope to do 20+, building stamina along the way
off day: when necessary
Katahdin: on a beautiful day

Reason: I have no choice I have to hike these old mountains