Who's the Guru?

**Lugnut** · 02-10-2009, 22:27

Without ruffling a lot of feathers who do you think is the most helpful and knowledgeful in regards to the trail and how to hike it? There are many legitimate candidates. Back up your choices.

**Bulldawg** · 02-10-2009, 22:50

Hell, I'd say Lone Wolf, but then Mowgli would accuse me of brown nosing!! I'd say Jack but then Warren Doyle would tell me I was wrong.

So ....................... my entry is SGT Rock. His gear info is infinitely useful! Plus he is one of the friendliest guys you'll ever meet. Maybe I can hike with him one day soon!

**Biloxi** · 02-10-2009, 22:53

wow there are lots..Jack Tarlin is very helpful and knowledgeable of all things
AT
Lone wolf knows ALOT also ..though he can be a smartazz about it

Warren doyle can really give some insight into the history and such

Rock knows a great deal and is eager to lend his knowledge to newbies

Attroll,Ron haven,weary,stumpknocker..etc..etc.. there are lots

**Tin Man** · 02-10-2009, 22:55

Weasy and Tater

**warraghiyagey** · 02-10-2009, 22:58

Without a doubt it's Wingfoot and there are no close seconds. . . period.

**Tin Man** · 02-10-2009, 23:01

Originally Posted by warraghiyagey

Without a doubt it's Wingfoot and there are no close seconds. . . period.

peace be with you

**Rockhound** · 02-10-2009, 23:03

Minnesota Smith?

**Bearpaw** · 02-10-2009, 23:04

Lugnut nailed the three that come to mind right off the bat, Lone Wolf, Baltimore Jack, and Warren Doyle. They've all got TONS of time on trail.

But they also have very different philosophies. Wolf knows the best blue blazes, in addition to the white-blazed corridor. Jack knows the main trail corridor with hikes in most every year for over a decade. Warren Doyle knows how to coordinate an incredible amount of vehicle support and lead a group of slackpackers with a remarkable completion rate.

I know Lone Wolf and Jack personally. I like and respect both. I'd call 'em both gurus, but they'd probably take offense.

If he were online here, Beorn would also be a great resource because he knew every cheap place to chow down on maximum grub from Springer to Duncannon at least.

In the meantime, no one has to rely on just one person. There's a few hundred members here who can answer questions at any point in time. That's the beauty of Whiteblaze.

**warraghiyagey** · 02-10-2009, 23:05

Originally Posted by Tin Man

peace be with you

and also with you

**Biloxi** · 02-10-2009, 23:09

no doubt he has alot of trial knowledge..but from what I understand he hasn't been on trail for a number of years..so I am sure some things have changed AND I don't think I have ever seen him give advice to anyone on HERE..I sent him a letter when I ordered my 1st handbook asking some questions before my hike and O.. nodda..nothing ..which I found RUDE for someone making money from the trail..anyhow that was the 1 and only time I got a hand book from him..Got my APP pages today..looks great comparing the 2...thanks wingfoot

**Lugnut** · 02-10-2009, 23:11

Originally Posted by Bearpaw

Lugnut nailed the three that come to mind right off the bat, Lone Wolf, Baltimore Jack, and Warren Doyle.

That was Bulldawg. I'm neutral but I do like Rockhound's entry.

**Lucy Lulu** · 02-10-2009, 23:15

Mowgli, Mags, Spiriteagle

**CrumbSnatcher** · 02-10-2009, 23:16

Lauriep

**CrumbSnatcher** · 02-10-2009, 23:18

JACK,L.W.,nean,wingfoot,doyle, weather carrot?, can't go wrong with these either

**warraghiyagey** · 02-10-2009, 23:18

Originally Posted by Biloxi

no doubt he has alot of trial knowledge..

that's not a surprise

**Tin Man** · 02-10-2009, 23:19

Originally Posted by Bearpaw

Lugnut nailed the three that come to mind right off the bat, Lone Wolf, Baltimore Jack, and Warren Doyle. They've all got TONS of time on trail.

the first two are excellent sources, definitely have the info and share freely in their own unique, take-it-or-leave it styles. the latter, i will not speak of since he is not here to defend himself, other than to say he has communication issues.

warren still sections all parts of the trail and has another group slack pack coming next year, circle something expedition 2010. LW is more the retired hiker and Jack mostly hikes in the south now. (LW and JT, correct me if i am wrong, no offense meant, just reading between the posts gives me that impression)

i suspect the future AT 'gurus' will be more of a collection of section-hikers experiences rather than repeat AT thru-hikers. or, maybe someone else will emerge.

**snowhoe** · 02-10-2009, 23:26

Mags and lonewolf

**Biloxi** · 02-10-2009, 23:27

well..I guess I meant trail...but either or..lol

**slow** · 02-10-2009, 23:43

MAGS,cheap

and hikes long and lite.BTW dont miss a clue for good wine.

**rcli4** · 02-11-2009, 00:32

Well
Jack only hikes one direction, Not sure I trust someone afraid of change
L Wolf hikes so many blue blazes he quits in New Hampshire
WD burns to much gas on his hikes

I think I would have to go with Minnie Smit. He hikes both directions, Only the white blazes, and carries more then would fit in WD's support van.

Clyde

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