I am looking for people that are clean and sober for a thru hike in 2004. I really am looking for some folks with experiancehat have done the trail before. I...
Hi Just a heads-up for those interested shelters. BackpackGearTest.org has just completed six month testing of the Black Diamond Mega Lights w/poles. You can...
Hi Mike! The 2004 AT Thru-hikers group is growing every day! There are many places to meet more folks who are thru-hiking. Try some of the other Yahoo! Groups...
Hi For those interested in stoves, the folks at BackpackGearTest.org (BGT) have recently completed six months testing of the Brasslite Solo, which is an...
Here's another place to tell stories, ask Trail advice, take polls, share pictures, etc. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AT4ever Check it out! Thanks! -Aaron...
Hi An interesting test has just been completed by the folks at BackpackGearTest.org. They have just completed testing of Adventure Medical Kits Thermo-Lite...
Hi Just a heads-up for those interested winter face masks (ski type I guess - no snow here in Western Australia!). BackpackGearTest.org has just completed six...
So, Rainmaker and Brawny, are you off to the CDT yet? Monday I leave for Colorado with a 6 year old and a 20 year old. Good luck on your trek. Best wishes for...
Hi, Splash - We're leaving in about a week. We've downsized our hike a bit, mainly because of my back problems, and problems finding pet- sitters. We now...
Hi- Long time no talk to. For your inffo---Yahoo just refuses to let me into the chat room--have I been kicked off like WF did? I've even tried a new...
Brawny and I are leaving for an extended hike in a few days. We plan to return on or about Sept. 1. During the time that we are away, no one will be...
I am trying to find the best way to begin a hiking/outdoor group in the TriState area (Ashland, Huntington, Ironton). Any help wwould be appreciated. I can be...
Brawny and I have passed the half-way point for this year's Colorado Trail / CDT Hike. We arrived in town yesterday after spending 19 nights in our tent (we'd...
Great to hear from you both! Wondered how your trip was coming! Been watching the weather and expected that Rainmaker would "bring on the rain!" I have...
A few years ago I hear a bag lady was living in the shelter north of Troutville, VA. So here is a little survey if were to pick a spot on the AT to stay, where...
Brawny and I completed the Colorado Trail (and a portion of the CDT) on August 24. We are presently on our way home, and spending the night in Salina, KS. We...
You were missed! How was the trip? I expect that with a name like Rainmaker, you kept the heavens busy and challenged with all kinds of precipitation! Can we...
The Colorado Trail and the portion of the CDT that we hiked is among the most beautiful and challenging hikes that I've ever made. It was colder and wetter...
I'm looking for a thru-hiking partner to leave between Mid-March and April 1st. I know a lot of hikers advocate meeting up with someone when you start out, but...
Congratulations on what you have completed!! Colorado is wicked bad for thunderstorms but unbeatable for scenery. Everytime I am on the Divide I want to just...
... Hello Sue, How are you guys doing?? I did not set up my PC yet, we now have fast speed connection and my PC cannot handle it, so, I am using Marilyn's work...
Hi Orens! Looking forward to seeing you again this fall, at our annual hike at Elicot Rock. Mother Nature, can you please post the dates and times that every...
The annual AT Trailchat Campout will be held on (Saturday)Oct 11 and (Sunday) Oct 12 in the Ellicott Wilderness area. We will meet in the parking lot around 10...
All right everyone, I have my plane reservations. Let the hike begin! ok, so it is only a couple miles, but I am jazzed!! Can you tell? Anyway, hope to see old...
