I wish I live closer to the southern terminus so I could pick up some nice gear cheaply or free. I wonder what kind of tent that was left frozen to the ground?
"You're a nearsighted, bitter old fool."
The best gear can actually be found on the approach trail. I have found, food, a mess kit, rope, tent, axe and a bear canister... And that was just one trip last spring. Need a bear canister?Originally Posted by vamelungeon
On my '95 hike, there was a guy trail named "Scavenger". Some of the worry types might have considered him homeless.
He hiked from Springer to Fontana, would get a temporary job and then hike back again. All along the trail picking up discarded gear and foodstuffs. He looked like an old time peddler with all the stuff hanging off his pack.
The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
You never know which one is talking.
I thought all thru hikers were homeless!
Needless to say, these motards should just plain & simple stay off the trail. I'm sure they won't be missed.
Getting lost is a way to find yourself.
The negativity in this thread distorts factuality and erodes practical help. How about a thread about former "successful" thru hikers who have spent
post trail getting obese and spitting venom on the internet. Yes, preparation is vital. So is having a dream. Hike your own hike. The mountains are oblivious to our definitions.
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If I ever get a chance to thru hike (considering job, family, pets) I would finish if I had to crawl. I'm just that stubborn. I don't give up easily.
neither does this thread.......
Apparantly you ain't stuburn enough or you would have thru hiked by now.
The trouble I have with campfires are the folks that carry a bottle in one hand and a Bible in the other.
You never know which one is talking.
just for once, could you restrain yourself? ;-(
As always, there is always the smart remarks I've come to expect. Thank you
I was wondering how long it would take, only 27 minutes.......FTW
Capt Nat - excellent post. Honest and full of wisdom.
Im looking for the thread that starts as follows,Class of 2013 wow most of them have made it farther than i ever could of. I cant find it anywhere,Iwonder why?
it ain't about the destination. but sadly for most it is
seems like the people that are dropping are the ones that complain about the services on social media. The one's still on the trail that log onto facebook everyday wont last long.
The older I get, the more I agree with your statement.
Amen. I made it to Harpers Ferry and got off trail, and couldn't give a s*** what others think about that fact, it was still life changing. Can't wait to get back out there.
Honestly, I think everyone who even completes 100 miles or more is impressive. From everything I've read, the AT is one of the toughest things to accomplish. If I had started in March or Feb I can guarantee I wouldn't have lasted long. I am starting April 19 or 20 to avoid some of the cold weather. I've prepared as much as I can, but I won't know whether I can hack it or not once I'm out there. I've researched and bought what I think is some of the best gear for my price range, read a million AT books, and tried to think of the things I think that are most likely to make me quit and tried to figure out how I can prevent that. I've trained physically. I hope I can hack it, but I respect anyone who tries to do something this big and crazy
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