In a few days, I'll be leaving for the annual Gathering of hikers sponsored by the Appalachian Long-Distance Hiker's Ass'n.
I'm going to be leading a discussion group aimed at prospective (i.e. first-time) A.T. thru-hikers, and I was hoping to give out a list of useful and helpful websites that may help folks with their planning and preparation.
As some of you know, I've been away and pretty much off the computer for 6 1/2 months; during this time, several established A.T. sites have struck their tents, changed their formats, etc. Also, there are some new ones (like this one!) that I've only recently become aware of.
It'd help me a great deal if folks would either send me ([email protected]), or better yet, post HERE some of the sites, new and old, especially recent ones, that they find useful, or have visited in the past. Among other things, I'm looking for general info sites, Q&A Forums, Mailing lists, but also specialized sites---sites dealing with such things as lightweight backpacking, Trail Journals/diaries, gear-related sites, food dehydrating, wildlife, medical/safety issues, you name it. Anything you guys could send along will help me a great deal in West Virginia this weekend, as I want to pass on as much info as I can to the folks planning their trips, and it'd also be a good way to share some of your favorite sites with the folks who spend time here.
Thanx in advance for helping with this-------Jack