2016 Thru-Hike Registry

[GolfHiker]

Trail name: Golfhiker or Wedge Donovan, TBD
direction: Nobo
estimated start date: Mid June, retirement date is May 1, 2016.
approach trail: Sure.

Planning to begin in earnest in Jan. love it!

[ruthsstewart]

Trail Name : Don't have one yet
Direction : Northbound
Estimated Start Date : March 2016
Approach Trail - Yes

I have been thinking about doing this for some time now. I would consider myself somewhat of a backpacking beginner, but I am ready to tackle the AT!

[HikerJ]

Trail Name: Don't have one yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 15th 2016
Approach Trail: Yes

[jbmundy87]

Trail Name-- none yet
Direction -- north bound
Estimated Start Date -- april 17
Approach Trail - still deciding but probably not

This has been a dream of mine since I was 14 and started backpacking. Excited and nervous!!

[cavemankid]

I am looking for a co-hiker and am planning on starting in march I would like to try to complete the hike in about 4 months I am from Jefferson county MO.

[cavemankid]

trail name: not sure yet
direction:NOBO
est. start. march
approach: yes
i have wanted to do this or quite some time now and I am finally ready I am finishing up school this fall and plan to start about mid march. I would like to find a co-hiker.

[jharbison]

Trail Name: Pachuca Tuzo
Direction: NoBo
Estimated Start Date: Feb. 28 or Mar. 1
Approach Trail - yes or no: TBD
any additional info that you want the world to know: I am currently living in Pachuca, Mexico at 8000' working, learning and training, trying to develop the mental toughness to enjoy the adventure.

[Simpson]

Trail Name: Don't have one yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Feb 28th 2016
Approach Trail: Not sure

[Goatgas]

Trail name: Goatgas
Direction: NOBO
Estimated start date: Feb 22 2016
Approach Tail: Yes

[Hess86NJ]

Trail Name: (No trail name yet) (Real Name- Michael)
Direction: NOBO
Starting: Possibly the second week in April
Approach Trail - I am thinking about it

I am an Eagle Scout ('04) but have stepped away from scouting. Unfortunately I haven't done any outdoor trips in a long time, I am feeling the urge to go back to nature and I think this is a great way to do it. Unfortunately I haven't done any practice hikes yet, but I think I am in good shape as I have completed running 2 half and 3 full marathon.

I have been wanting to do the AT Thru for a couple of years now. I have been doing some research, watching vlogs on youtube, and thinking about what gear I have and need. I've never done the thru hike and would like to meet and join people on the trail.

[Snapranger]

Starting late April or early May. No trail name yet. I will do the approach trail and head North. Gathering gear now and beginning to plan. My wife will join me for a few weeks, my children possibly too. My children and grandchildren call me Pappy. I will be 60 and a theatre scenic designer from Iowa.

[Casey & Gina]

Trail name: None yet, Lady None yet, and Baby None yet
Direction: SOBO (probably, may change our minds yet)
Estimated start date: Not yet decided, but early 2016
Approach Trail: Yes

Lacking details for now, but we are definitely setting up to do this next year!

[VSkyOnTheTrail]

Trail Name -- No Trail name yet
Direction -- NoBo
Estimated Start Date -- Feb 29-Apr 1 (uncertain)
Approach Trail -- yes

Hi Everyone! I'm Paull (yep, 2 L's) and this is my first post! I've been reading the forums for a while now, I've just never actually registered to comment until now. Well, I've made the commitment to a 2016 Thru-Hike.

He's the backstory:
My 15.5 year old dog that I've had since he was 5 weeks old in February 2000 is starting to wind down to make his crossing over the Rainbow Bridge. This dude is as important to me as any parents kids are to them. He should be in HS right now LOL. I don't have kids and it's gonna be one of the hardest personal losses I'll ever have to deal with. I'm also a Marine combat vet with PTSD so I've made the commitment to thru-hike the AT to decompress and start fresh.
I live downtown Atlanta, I've got a really awesome home-life and and two fantastic people who will be a dependable support/logistics team for me and a cool job where I can take 6 months off to do this. I'll be 38, turning 39 on the trail in August 2016 and I always wanted to finish it before I turned 40.
Anywho, I'm not certain on my actual departure date because this is all contingent upon my pup and his quality of life. Next year is a leap year so the thought of stepping off on Feb 29 is pretty cool. That could also be a few weeks too early due to Georgia's winter this year 2015/16. We'll see. In the meantime, I'll be prepping and prepping and prepping. Cheers!

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[Casey & Gina]

Hi Paull! It is always heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet - I can only imagine after so long of a relationship with one! I wish you the best of luck and offer my prayers, and hope to see you on the trail at some point!

[Viper2016]

Trail name : Viper
Direction : SOBO, leap-frog, this will be unique , there will be no approach.
Departure : about 01 May 2016
Comments : section hiked PA several years ago, been waiting for this opportunity ever since. Can't wait for retirement and to get out of a car and just hike.

[Kontiki]

Trail name: None yet (Real name -
Andy)
Directions: NOBO
Start Date: 1st week of April
Approach trail: Yes

[Bubblehead]

Bubblehead
NOBO section hike, Springer to Harper's Ferry
4/25/16
Approach Trail: yes

Career Naval submariner, hence the trail name Bubblehead...
Always a dream to hike the AT, my wife gave me the go ahead. Want to hike Springer to HF in '16, and HF to Katahadin in '17.

[hooshr]

Trail name: Hooshr
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: March 22/23
Approach Trail: No

[harrison92492]

Harrison for now,
23. Nobo
Leaving april 1ish 1st week.
Dont think ill be doing the approach.
Contact me, north ga hiker. Lets get out there!

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[owall83]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: SOBO
Estimated Start Date: Late June, Early July
Approach Trail - Knifes Edge day before.
Working on saving enough money to hike the hike and pay the monthly expenses I'm walking away from as a Mid 30's hiker. I'll have enough money saved to start in early June, but want to wait for the bugs and high waters to die down (esp with El Nino). I'm going light weight and I have a Lighter Pack: http://lighterpack.com/r/4aqbrj For those interested. Starred items are
things I've already procured. Check out Backpacking Lights gear swap page in edition to the gear for sale here, I've gotten some great deals! http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-....html?forum=19