SOBO in 6 days

**TrailHeroes** · 05-12-2009, 18:41

On May 18th, I (White Lightning) will be starting SOBO with my buddy (Eduardo). Unfortunately, Katahdin will not be open at this time, but we will be getting dropped off at Abol and hike up to Katahdin Stream CG and camp there on the 17th (this Sunday). On Monday morning, we will begin the long trek from Katahdin Stream CG to Springer.

We will be updating a blog from an iPhone whilst on the trail and you can follow us along via our website: www.trailheroes.com

We will be shooting a documentary about hiking the trail along our hike. If you are interested in being part of this documentary, send us an email at [email protected]. I'm sure there are many of you out there with many amazing stories that we'd love to hear.

We hope to see some of you guys out there on the trail!

**Blissful** · 05-12-2009, 19:49

Have a good hike!

**Whiskey Ninja** · 05-13-2009, 19:00

When does Katahdin open? I was going to start in the south but thinking north first before all the mosquitoes get too bad.

**ChinMusic** · 05-13-2009, 19:37

Bring a bug net. Bring two.

**laherb** · 05-13-2009, 20:47

good luck. i'll be following you on the website.

**Pathfinder** · 05-13-2009, 21:05

Good luck guys! I'm looking forward to some awesome pictures like the ones on your site. Finishing Maine in 12 days should be tough... along with eating just powerbars... you guys are crazy!

**TJ aka Teej** · 05-14-2009, 00:25

Originally Posted by Whiskey Ninja

When does Katahdin open?

'09 Probably May 15th, as day hikers have summited via Abol this week.
'08 May 29th (Park had canceled May 15th opening)
'07 May 31st
'06 May 18th (Abol May 15th)
'05 June 4th (Abol May 30th)
'04 May 16th
'03 May 24th
'02 May 15th (Day hikers summited via Abol May 10th)
'01 prior to May 20th
'00 Memorial Day Weekend
'99 May 18th (per South Walker '99)

**TrailHeroes** · 05-14-2009, 07:30

I've called Baxter State Park numerous times over the past few weeks and I was told Katahdin would be open May 15th every time...except two days ago. I spoke with someone named Mary-Beth who told me that Katahdin would probably not be open until the second week in June. Her information stands in stark contrast to what the others up there have told me. I am hoping that when I call back today, I will have a definite answer.

Thanks for all your support guys! We're trying to bring comedy to the hiking world. After our whole hike is said and done, we will be putting together a Mockumentary of the whole thing. It will paint a great picture of what it's like to hike the AT, but at the same time strive to be hillarious.

**Engine** · 05-14-2009, 07:38

Hike well and enjoy!

**Gaiter** · 05-14-2009, 11:03

Originally Posted by TrailHeroes

I will type out the achievements and make daily updates to this list as we go along. I will replace the “INCOMPLETE” labels as we knock out the achievvements. Ian will apparently be keeping score.

9. “No soup for you!” – Be refused service at an eating establishment.
—–
INCOMPLETE

Please don't complete this 'achievement', we need to work together to improve our relationship w/ trail towns, this 'achievement' is just going to make life harder for other hikers

**Gaiter** · 05-14-2009, 11:05

and you guys are sooo going to never eat another powerbar again after this hike, lol

**TrailHeroes** · 05-14-2009, 14:56

Hey Gaiter,

Don't worry, we aren't actually trying to achieve the "No soup for you!" We were just joking about how we might get turned away because we will smell like death. So, we thought that getting turned away from a pancake buffet would be pretty depressing, and this achievement would at least give us something to laugh about.

Make no mistake...we do NOT want to be refused service at any eating establishment. Also, we completely understand upholding the good reputation of hikers everywhere. We behave very responsibly (strong practitioners of Leave No Trace). I want to make this clear so that others do not perceive us as irresponsible.

**Gaiter** · 05-14-2009, 14:57

okay cool...... had a feeling it was a joke but ya never know

**Marta** · 05-14-2009, 18:20

Originally Posted by Gaiter

and you guys are sooo going to never eat another powerbar again after this hike, lol

No kidding! I went off Snickers and they were just part of my food supply.

Good luck, guys!

**boarstone** · 05-14-2009, 20:47

trailheroes: you might want to consider backtracking via shuttle to K. to hike it after you come out of the "100 mile wilderness" in Monson and then shuttle back to Monson from K. and continue south. Shaw's can shuttle you.

**kanga** · 05-15-2009, 07:19

Originally Posted by Marta

No kidding! I went off Snickers and they were just part of my food supply.

Good luck, guys!

even the smell of snickers makes me sick now..

**sasquatch2014** · 05-15-2009, 07:53

Originally Posted by Gaiter

Please don't complete this 'achievement', we need to work together to improve our relationship w/ trail towns, this 'achievement' is just going to make life harder for other hikers

I don't know there is that one @$$#*!& who owns the Coffee Shop by Culvers Gap in NJ that refuses all hikes no matter how clean you smell. This stupid SOB is beyond salvation so knock it off the list there.

**RITBlake** · 05-15-2009, 10:02

Nice, I can tell by your positive attitudes that you both will make it.

Might be the craziest pair of SOBO's since those Maine2Georgia.com boys in 2005

Good luck guys and bring plenty of deet.

**RITBlake** · 05-15-2009, 10:04

And honestly, honestly....

anyone that has an XBOX style achievement list for hiking is OK in my book:

http://www.trailheroes.com/achieveme...ievements.html

**UCONNMike** · 05-15-2009, 10:17

Great site guys, like Blake said, the achievement list is awesome, can't wait to see you knock some of those out.

Good luck out there, and have fun

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