2008 Thru-Hike Registry

[Kirby]

We're up to 300 ...hope those of you starting 1 Mar have already submitted your reservations for Springer Mountain shelter...

See you on the trail,
mt squid

PS. As always, Good Luck and Have Fun!!!

Luckily I have no intentions of staying there, I will hang out there for a little bit to meet some people though.

According to Dances With Mice, there is good camping every half mile in Georgia, so I will find a nice place to camp when possible.

Kirby

[justin_l_williams]

Hi all, I will be starting my thru hike tomorrow. Im hiking with a partner and a dog. See ya on the trail!!!

[warraghiyagey]

Hi all, I will be starting my thru hike tomorrow. Im hiking with a partner and a dog. See ya on the trail!!!

[Montego]

Welcome to WhiteBlaze justin_l_williams

[WhoAh]

Luckily I have no intentions of staying there, I will hang out there for a little bit to meet some people though.
Kirby

Absolutely beautiful sunset from Springer, well worth the time to sit and reflect on the journey one is about to undertake. Plenty of camping, good water, and a chance to talk and get to know others.

I know everyone is pretty keyed and ready to start charging North, but it really is a great spot to spend the first night out on the trail. After all, what's the hurry??

[Hammer and Nails]

We're up to 300 ...hope those of you starting 1 Mar have already submitted your reservations for Springer Mountain shelter...

Hey, out of curiosity, is there any easy-to-read register of when people are starting and from where somewhere on whiteblaze or elsewhere?

Apart from wondering how many are starting right next to me, I'm also wondering how many people are starting march 1 - looks like 100's!!

[Kirby]

Hey, out of curiosity, is there any easy-to-read register of when people are starting and from where somewhere on whiteblaze or elsewhere?

Apart from wondering how many are starting right next to me, I'm also wondering how many people are starting march 1 - looks like 100's!!

You will have plenty of company on the first. I guarantee that Springer Mountain Shelter, Stover Creek Shelter, and Hawk Mountain Shelter will all have a decent amount of people, with Springer most likely taking the cake.

Prepare your tents(hammocks) ladies and gentlemen,

Kirby

[mountain squid]

Hey, out of curiosity, is there any easy-to-read register of when people are starting and from where somewhere on whiteblaze or elsewhere?

Apart from wondering how many are starting right next to me, I'm also wondering how many people are starting march 1 - looks like 100's!!

Here is the list. Per the list there are 26 starting on 1 Mar. Some will do the Approach Trail and some will not, so hikers will be spread out some. (You can also access the list from WB homepage. On the left pane, under WhiteBlaze Thru-Hikers, click on the 'Class of 2008'.)

This list only represents those from WhiteBlaze. Trailjournals will also have many starting then. And many hikers won't sign up anywhere. There will be alot of hikers in the vicinity on 1 Mar.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

PS. Reservations are not required at Springer. They are required for SOBOs intending to stay in Baxter State Park, however.

PPS. Don't forget the sunscreen...

[dmb658]

Name - Doug
Trail Name - TBA
Direction - NoBo
Start Date - March 19th or 20th
Approach Trail - YES

I've got until the end of august( school starts =[ ) to finish the trail, Would be embarrassing to not finish cause i was too slow!

[Carp]

Update.

My partner flaked on me, so I'll be shoving off by my poor little lonesome on the 6th of April. If that list is accurate though, I'll probably not be short on company.

Name: Jason
Trail name: No idea.
Direction: Northbound
Approach: Would be uncivilized not to now wouldn't it?

[Shiloh]

If you are heading out March 1st or 2nd, you might be interested in the following:



EVENTS

Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic

March 1-2, 2008

Amicalola Falls State Lodge Park in Dawsonville, GA will host its Annual Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic on Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 2008. Both experienced and novice hikers and campers attend this annual event to celebrate the great outdoors, learn about the Appalachian Trail, listen to AT hikers share their experiences, and discover what it takes to make the 5-million step journey across 14 states. In addition numerous equipment suppliers will be on hand to talk about and demonstrate specific backpacking items.


FMI visit:

http://www.friendsofamicalolafalls.org/

[Kirby]

If you are heading out March 1st or 2nd, you might be interested in the following:



EVENTS

Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic

March 1-2, 2008

Amicalola Falls State Lodge Park in Dawsonville, GA will host its Annual Appalachian Trail Celebration & Backpacking Clinic on Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 2008. Both experienced and novice hikers and campers attend this annual event to celebrate the great outdoors, learn about the Appalachian Trail, listen to AT hikers share their experiences, and discover what it takes to make the 5-million step journey across 14 states. In addition numerous equipment suppliers will be on hand to talk about and demonstrate specific backpacking items.


FMI visit:

http://www.friendsofamicalolafalls.org/

I wish there was a schedule of events posted on the link, I am trying to plan it so that I attend a morning presentation, then hit the Approach Trail.

Kirby

[Shiloh]

I wish there was a schedule of events posted on the link, I am trying to plan it so that I attend a morning presentation, then hit the Approach Trail.

Kirby

I wish there was a schedule of events posted on the link, I am trying to plan it so that I attend a morning presentation, then hit the Approach Trail.

Kirby

I called Amicalola Falls State Lodge Park and they sent me a hard copy of the two day schedule in the mail. I'm suprised it isn't posted on the http://www.friendsofamicalolafalls.org/ website.

All day Saturday (9 - 5) is speakers with 7pm Book signing and fireside chat.

All day Sunday (9-5) is vendor and outfitter presentations and demonstrations.

If someone does't post the full text of the schedule in the next few days, I will try to type it out using my lightning quick two finger typing skills.

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At this point in my life if I can't carry it on my back or in my heart, then I probably don't need it.

[Shiloh]

D'ho .....

I just found this posted by Mountain Man on another thread.


Amicalola Falls State Park pesents
Backpacking Clinic & Applachian Trail Celebration

Saturday March 1
9am David Nation - GATC
10am Jan Leitschuh
11am David Miller
1pm Gene Espy & Jim Burson
2pm J.R. Tate
3pm Julie Judkins - ATC
4pm Will Waller
7pm Book signing & fireside chat
8pm Owl presentation



Sunday March 2
9am Atlanta Adventures - Prepare
10am Antigravity Gear - cooking
11am Outside World - water
1pm Mountain Crossings -footwear
2pm REI - backpacks
3pm Half Moon - sleeping bags
4pm Leave No Trace

[Kirby]

I can go to the GATC presentation, Jan's would be cutting it close.

Kirby

[criley84]

Figured I'd get in on this party...


Cliff (no trail name yet)
NOBO
April 9th!
Approach Trail....maybe

Hailing from Fort Worth, Tejas

[Shiloh]

Welcome Cliff . . .

I guess there will be at least two Riley's on the AT this year.

Wes "Shiloh" Riley

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At this point in my life if I can't carry it on my back or in my heart, then I probably don't need it.

[Montego]

Welcome to WhiteBlaze criley84.

[boat]

Boat
NOBO
April 5th!
Don't intend to do the approach trail

Haven't fully committed to the hike yet but am 90% there. I'll make the final decision by March 1 so I can give a month's notice at work. God willing, I'll be there on April 5th, 5 years to the day from my last thru hike.

[Montego]

Welcome to WhiteBlaze boat . Hope your hike is as good if not better than your last one.