2016 Thru-Hike Registry

[mountain squid]

256 on the spreadsheet so far! 3 of whom were scheduled to start Jan 1st. Don't forget to register with ATC also.

Let me know if your plans have changed or if I've made any errors.

Good Luck and Have Fun!

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[marisajane]

Trail Name: none just yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: 4.9
Approach Trail: No

[robby]

hi i'm robby, starting, nameless and northbound, from springer's approach trail on april 26 (if the trip from california goes smoothly).
i'm like internet-obsessed with the A.T. for the past month - gear, youtube, fitness, nutrition, books... AAAAAHHHH!!!! let's get this thing started- i cannot wait!!!!!!!!!

[radevil5]

Trail Name
Direction
Estimated Start Date
Approach Trail

[radevil5]

Trail Name -nothing yet
Direction - nobo
Estimated Start Date - late March
Approach Trail - yes

I'm Scott 32 from Pittsburgh pa hiking solo first attempt. Hoping to meet some rad people out there.

[Yiddo]

Trail name: Yiddo (for now)
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 2016 (no concrete date set yet!)
Approach Trail: Yes

Lived in NY my whole life, moving the the west coast at the end of the summer. Figured I'd walk the whole east coast first, make sure I see all it has to offer.

[walkingjoe]

Trail Name: Doesn't seem fair to pick my own ;-)
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: Late March
Approach Trail - Depends on logistics as I get closer, but it's not a must for me

Type 1 Diabetic. Solo Hiker. First attempt. I'm pretty stubborn and I'm most at peace when I hike, so short of two broken legs I expect I'll be seeing Katahdin sporting a big smile.

[Bubblehead]

Have changed itinerary....now section hiking NOBO from Approach Trail to Harpers Ferry, leaving 4/21/16. Bubblehead

[Christmastree]

Trail Name: Christmas tree (for now)
Direction: north from Springer
Start date: January 29ish
Approach trail: yes

[HappilyUnemployed]

Trail Name - nope
Direction - nobo
Estimated Start Date - March 17th
Approach Trail - yes

I was going to register on the atc site but frankly they want too much personal information

[ixl2survive]

Trail Name: Raezer and Black Water Hatty
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Feb 28
Approach Trail: no, been there, done that.
I am going to finish section hike GA to Tenn.
Start At: Hightower Gap

March 17 2015 I was leaving Hawk Mountain Shelter,
rested, excited, 2 Liters of water, plenty of money,
weather was perfect with a cool breeze blowing, plenty
of time off from work, everything was perfect for my hike!
..what a great day and so looking to forward progress!
...anyway, I blew my knee out going down into Hightower Gap,
I was going a little to fast and overloaded. This year,
lighter and less gear and going to take my time as opposed
to a measure of distance over time schedule.

[thegoodguylives]

Trail Name: Deadwood
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: Mid March (possibly the 19th)
Approach Trail: Probably not

I've been dreaming about the AT for a decade and am in a time of transition in my life. My wife and I just moved back from Arizona (we both grew up in NC) and I'm going to go for my life goal now rather than later. Cheers!

[zeggie]

Trail Name: None Yet- Bridget for now
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date : April 15
Approach Trail - No

[rikity]

First and foremost, thanks for your service to our country! Second, good luck. Hike your hike and enjoy it.

Trail name: None yet.
Direction: NOBO
Start date: End of February unless weather is brutal
Approach trail: Probably

Had my retirement ceremony last Friday after over 40 years in the Navy. I grew up on an island so that plus my job means I have spent my life on the ocean. Wanted to do something way out of my swim lane, but would give me a chance to clear my head, stay away from the news and technology. Only two choices came to mind, sailing or the AT. Sailing is not really out of my swim lane and I will do that until I cant any more, so . . . .

[rre1991]

Trail name: Chalkdust
Direction: NOBO
Start date: March 3rd
Approach: Nope

Let's...get....eliminated!!!!!!!

[SIMPLE MAN]

SIMPLE MAN- I'LL be hiking north to Maine hopefully in early March if I can get the home stuff aligned.Approach trail - yes. Gear mostly done , will be hiking alot in beautiful Upstate NY weather till start date.

It's official now arriving in GA on the 9th , starting the 10th wow.

[New England Guy]

Trail Name-TBD
Direction-NOBO
Estimated Start Date-04/03/2016
Approach Trail - yes
any additional info that you want the world to know

Over 20 years in the making!! It looks like the stars have aligned, and I will be able to Finally attempt a Thru!

[RedwoodRoots]

No Trail Name for myself or my partner!
Direction: NOBO!
Est Start: Mid March
Approach Trail: nah

I got a leave of absence from my job! Isn't that grand...

[MRupert420]

Trail Name - Cold Coffee
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - March 9
Approach Trail - No

[wdanner]

Trail Name: That's for the AT to come up with
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: June 15 - July 1
Approach Trail - TBD, feels less important for a SOBO hike (to me personally)
any additional info that you want the world to know - Maybe I'll actually be able to stand facial hair long enough to grow a beard for the first time in my life!

Update: Arriving at BSP on July 2nd, summiting Katahdin on the 3rd.