15 day thru hike

**Doctari** · 01-20-2006, 14:06

Ok, I did the math: I get 2 weeks vacation plus about a week sick time, and I desperately want to do a thru hike this year, which leaves 1 day each way to & from the trail & 2 days to recover before I have to go back to work.
SO, here is my plan: A 15-day thru hike! I figure if I hike / run 24 hrs a day Ill only have to average 6.1 Mph. Naturally that leaves out stopping to eat, but I have that covered: Refuel just like those fighter jets do, a high energy drink with LOTS of caffeine, fed to me by a support crew running along with me. I am thinking that in order to cut weight & wind resistance I’ll hike naked (except for a pair of very light shoes). Naturally, I’ll be moving so fast I’ll need someone running ahead of me to clear the way, I’m thinking a relay type team. They can also double as my feeders.
Think of the money I’ll save: no town stops, no beer, no need for camp fees or motel/hostel fees, etc.

I HAVE A PLAN!! WOO HOO!!

Now all I need is the support team!

**Footslogger** · 01-20-2006, 14:10

Originally Posted by Doctari

Now all I need is the support team!

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What type of support do you need. I'm a ways away but willing to help you out if I can. Either way ...have fun on your hike, especiallly that in-flight refueling you mentioned !!

'Slogger

**Marta** · 01-20-2006, 14:32

I tried to compute the number of calories you'll need, but I can't count that high. Have you worked it out already?

**The Cheat** · 01-20-2006, 15:30

Skip the inflight refeuling and clothes, just slap a bunch of these all over your body:

http://www.defensetech.org/archives/000242.html

**MisterSweetie** · 01-20-2006, 16:36

I'll start southbound and when we meet halfway we can trade car keys so we can both get home.....

**Nightwalker** · 01-20-2006, 16:37

Originally Posted by Doctari

Think of the money I’ll save: no town stops, no beer, no need for camp fees or motel/hostel fees, etc.

You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!

**neo** · 01-21-2006, 15:42

[quote=Nightwalker]You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!

[/quot

GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound

neo

**Just Jeff** · 01-21-2006, 15:46

Originally Posted by neo

GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound

neo

God's a hammocker.

**Heater** · 01-21-2006, 16:01

[quote=neo]

Originally Posted by Nightwalker

You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!

[/quot

GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound

neo

In sandals, too!

Waitaminute... that was Jesus...

**Heater** · 01-21-2006, 16:03

[quote=neo]

Originally Posted by Nightwalker

You had me 'til that "no beer" thing. Geeze, man!

[/quot

GOD can hike the AT in a fraction of a secound

neo

...and he doesn't need a headlamp.

**Heater** · 01-21-2006, 16:06

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

God's a hammocker.

Well then... If God made everyone in his image, why isn't everyone comfortable in a hammock?

**betic4lyf** · 01-21-2006, 19:43

ditch the shoes. sounds like a rocking time

**Zzzzdyd** · 01-21-2006, 19:59

you going to do with the extra 3 hours ? Suggestion call Domino's and spring for a pizza for your Whiteblaze support team !! .........

**Doctari** · 01-21-2006, 21:10

Originally Posted by Zzzzdyd

you going to do with the extra 3 hours ? Suggestion call Domino's and spring for a pizza for your Whiteblaze support team !! .........

Ahh, had you read my first post you should indeed have figured it out,,,,, I'll drink BEER!!!!! (insert maniacal laugh here)

In fact, after careful consideration, the lack of beer in town really isn't going to be that much of a savings after all, I'll just drink it on the way home

Doctari.

**betic4lyf** · 01-21-2006, 22:09

i think you should wear very baggy clothing. you could use them as sails, and sail to Katahdin

**neo** · 01-21-2006, 22:19

extra shot of insulin gets me in high gear lol

neo

**Just Jeff** · 01-21-2006, 22:39

Originally Posted by Austexs

Well then... If God made everyone in his image, why isn't everyone comfortable in a hammock?

Well...not every hammock is created in His Hammock's image. Duh!

**MorrisseyFan** · 01-21-2006, 22:53

Originally Posted by betic4lyf

i think you should wear very baggy clothing. you could use them as sails, and sail to Katahdin

Hrmmm...if you flew over the AT in your baggy clothing, would that make you a Flight Blazer?

**River Runner** · 01-31-2006, 00:32

Originally Posted by Austexs

Well then... If God made everyone in his image, why isn't everyone comfortable in a hammock?

There are two types of people. Those who are comfortable in a hammock and those who don't know how to properly use a hammock. The second group just needs hammock school.

**peter_pan** · 02-01-2006, 09:23

Originally Posted by Just Jeff

God's a hammocker.

His place Heaven is the ultimate "hang Out"... Above the rest... Peace and Joy.

Hammockers go forth and sped the word...

Pan

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