Can it be done?

[jupiterkn]

Bee in planning for a few months now. Got almost all gear, starting on food drops etc. starting 4/16 and have wife's blessing. Grateful for that support for sure. Going to be a heck of an adventure. See you all on the trail.


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[squeezebox]

When I was about your age I did a bicycle tour around Europe for 4 months. One of the best things I've ever done.

[Marta]

Ears deep in planning this. Can anyone provide any type of checklist or a link to such an animal? Not really looking for a pack list, more of a planning list.

Case in point - permits for GSMNP, Baxter State Park info, any type of no brainer stuff that could make/break a hunt if not considered while planning, etc.? I'm not overwhelmed, yet. Just running my mind at a million miles an hour all day long trying to get ready for this and don't want to mess up and forget something critical.

Thanks!

For a NOBO hike, you don't have to do much in the organizing and permit-arranging line before you start. Permits for the Smokies are gotten right before you reach them. The guidebooks, such as the Companion, will explain the details. But the pertinent point is that you don't need to worry about it now.

I like carrying maps. It's worth it to join the ATC in order to get the member discount on the map set. I wouldn't bother with the accompanying guidebooks--you'll be passing through too fast to need all that supplementary information.

[Boo8meR]

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