One Year Ago

[Kirby]

This past Sunday marked the one year anniversary of the day I started my AT thru hike. On this day one year ago I was hiking NOBO out of Woody's Gap, heading to Wood's Hole Shelter. I had just finished riding out a nasty storm at the Hiker Hostel.

You know the feeling I'm talking about. It's the "I'd rather be there and not here" feeling in your gut. It's knowing that instead of walking through the simplistically beautiful mountains of Northern Georgia, I'm sitting here working on an assignment for school.

What great memories the trail has given me. I will never forget those five months.

[Pokey2006]

You've got yourself a bad case of Springer Fever. Sorry, there ain't no cure.

[Bulldawg]

You've got yourself a bad case of Springer Fever. Sorry, there ain't no cure.

There is a cure, get back out there!!!

[Frick Frack]

I was on Springer yesterday and I think I was more excited for everyone than they were for themselves. I love that place....I have Springer fever now too.....

[the goat]

get used to that feeling, it probably won't leave you for a while.

[TOW]

This past Sunday marked the one year anniversary of the day I started my AT thru hike. On this day one year ago I was hiking NOBO out of Woody's Gap, heading to Wood's Hole Shelter. I had just finished riding out a nasty storm at the Hiker Hostel.

You know the feeling I'm talking about. It's the "I'd rather be there and not here" feeling in your gut. It's knowing that instead of walking through the simplistically beautiful mountains of Northern Georgia, I'm sitting here working on an assignment for school.

What great memories the trail has given me. I will never forget those five months.

Why don't you just quit school and come on back on the trail and become a hiking god like Lone Wolf?

[MOWGLI]

9 years ago this coming Saturday... I had Springer Fever year 1, but not much since. I definitely get the Jones to hike, but have set my sights on other trails.

Lots of great trails across America Kirby. Find one you want to hike, and go for it! You won't regret it.

[Kirby]

I think I might be hiking Kilington next week when I go to visit a friend in VT, not sure though.

[4eyedbuzzard]

The best way to enjoy Killington in March is skiing the mashed potatoes on a warm day.

[SawnieRobertson]

Didn't you say that you'd be at American University in D. C. next fall? You've got a great future already in your hands. And, as a bonus, you'll be very close to the trail--Pennsylvania, anyone? Shennies, anyone? And we'll get to enjoy seeing you again and hearing your presentation in October. Meanwhile, bouncing back to the trail mentally does give each of us relief when ordinary goings on are just too much. Just think of those visions as aces in your pocket.--Kinnickinic

[Kirby]

I'm not sure if I'm making a presentation at the Gathering, I'll decide at some point.

[ASUGrad]

"Sorry, there ain't no cure."

That's because you ain't tried MORE COWBELL!!

[Blissful]

Yeah I felt that way last year. I mean I REALLY wanted to be out there. Not so much this year - got too much on my plate right now with work and family issues but am thinking about future hikes for sure. A small upcoming section next month too which I am looking forward to. And got myself a new down bag, sigh.

[sherrill]

26 years ago, March 17. I've been able to rationalize my "fever" since, but it always comes back. It's a great feeling.

[Frick Frack]

Four months havn't even gone by and I have Springer fever. When we were on the trail I knew exactly what to expect when times were tough but back in the real world with the economy the way it is I have never been so stressed I my whole life. When I was up on Springer Tuesday it was the most peaceful calming feeling...It felt so good to see all the NOBO's starting out and getting away from all this....

Sorry to whine but I havn't been unemployeed since I was 15....

[garlic08]

Kirby, best of luck getting through this bout of 'fever' and finishing your senior year and getting on to college. What a pleasure it was to meet you and Cookie and share a couple of days of Trail with you.

[Footslogger]

It's rapidly approaching the 6th anniversary of my start date and I still have the bug. Not sure I ever want to shake it either !!

'Slogger

[Mother Nature]

Glad to see you on line, Kirby. I got Springer Fever and was there over the weekend in the snow. Good stuff. Enjoyed meeting up with on the trail. Did Cookie finish with you?

[Kirby]

Glad to see you on line, Kirby. I got Springer Fever and was there over the weekend in the snow. Good stuff. Enjoyed meeting up with on the trail. Did Cookie finish with you?

Yeah, we finished together.

[chiefduffy]

I got it bad this year, too. Been two years for me. So I'm planning a two week section this year, ending at Trail Days. Best I can do, and I'm gonna love every hurting, sweating, cold, hungry, tired minute of it!!