I think I am ready

[Chaco Taco]

Well, I am going in 23 days to do my longest section. I leave for Waynesville on Thursday March 8. Shuttle picks us up at 8 am Friday and we are off to Fontana. Im getting nervous because this is the longest cold weather trip i have done. I can smell my marinade coming from my dehydrator right now and am hoping all of my food will be fine. I have alot of variety and think my food will be good. My gear is good and I feel confident about it. I am ready to go!

[Smile]

Have a great time Lowspark! It's a good year to hike

[hammock engineer]

You will be fine. Let us know how it does.

If it helps, I always try to prepair for 10 degress colder than what I except. I successfully tested my thru-hike setup at -10 last week.

[Chaco Taco]

Yea with the cold snap we had here, I got some good testing in for my gear.

[neo]

Well, I am going in 23 days to do my longest section. I leave for Waynesville on Thursday March 8. Shuttle picks us up at 8 am Friday and we are off to Fontana. Im getting nervous because this is the longest cold weather trip i have done. I can smell my marinade coming from my dehydrator right now and am hoping all of my food will be fine. I have alot of variety and think my food will be good. My gear is good and I feel confident about it. I am ready to go!

i hope you have a great hike neo

[OrionTheRanger]

Have a great hike! Hope you enjoy it!

[Frolicking Dinosaurs]

Lowspark, you'll be fine. Do familiarize yourself with wilderness survivial techniques for staying warm just in case a severe cold snap hits while you are out and go knowing your mind, equipment and body are ready.

[emerald]

If you think you are ready, you ought to have at it then!

[Chaco Taco]

!8 days til my trip. It is all I can think about and talk about. Have the gear spread out everywhere in the house, tent pitched out front and the dehydrator is cranking. I love the anticipation before a big trip. I know I am ready, new sleeping bag on the way. Just thinking about it gives me chills and makes me smile!

[Jester2000]

tent pitched out front. . .

I bet it is! Good luck & have fun!

[Chaco Taco]

Well, i have purchased my bus ticket for the ride home, finished buying everything, and have vacuum sealed everything. Food is done. Now I wait. Going to play 2 disc golf courses for the next 2 days. Going to be 60 here tommorow. Its done. Thanks everyone for the advice. Couldnt have done it without the help. Now I just have to carry 45 pounds on my back for 8 days through the Smokies.

[Chaco Taco]

The pack is packed and ready to roll. Leave Thursday am for Waynesville and will be on the trail with Snappy by 10 am Friday. Have a great St PAtty's everyone and happy hiking!

Over and out,
Chaco