no i live in Mount Holly N.C. well my plans to live on the 17 just got bashed my friends dad not doing well had she going to have to stay behind. Pat Burns...
Pain.In.Butt. i like to push people and when it get hungry or tried i not a feared to let people now that. I'm also a bit controlling so that how i got my...
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Hi I am new to the group. I have always wanted to hike the AT, and have decided to start this summer. I have heard the best place to start is in northern...
I have a perhaps trivial question, but something I've been thinking about. I have a hiking stick that I got in NC 15 years ago. It is from a sapling tree. I've...
I've hiked the whole trail and hiking in Pennsylvania and Maryland is a lot like oral surgery, it feels real good when you stop. When I started in Pa. I had a...
Hi Tim, Nothing wrong with a stick in my book, or poles or anything else for that matter, and quite frankly anyone that would criticize it is an a**hole. ...
I can't imagine a hiking stick doing more damage than hiking poles that leave a 3/4 inch diameter hole on each side of the body every three feet times 1,000...
I thru hiked a few years ago and now maintain a section in Maine. Hiking sticks are as popular with thru hikers as trekking poles. It may be difficult to get...
... Some people will criticize you no matter what. Most people will let you Hike Your Own Hike (HYOH. Very important principle). Ignore most of the former and...
Heck no!!! Use what ever is comfortable for you. The first hiking stick I used was a stick I found on the ground when we were doing the hike from NOC to...
Yikes - will you be criticized for using a stick??????? You cannot be serious!!!!! Maybe ythe 'bivy' crowd will come down on you for using a tent!!! Maybe...
Yo Pittsburgh, Thanks - I needed a laugh this morning. 2trees ... From: "yugrekih" <yugrekih@...> To: <attrailchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, March...
to the many who will attempt or complete the entire trail, my hat is off to you! please stay in contact with me, Larry The Wanderer AT 2000-? Tell me how you...
AT Georgia Shuttle... Anyone seeking a shuttle schedule, please go to www.hikeusa.biz and click on the 'A.T. Shuttle Info' tab... I am now two weeks into...
has anyone seen baltimore jack? yugrekih <yugrekih@...> wrote: AT Georgia Shuttle... Anyone seeking a shuttle schedule, please go to www.hikeusa.biz and ...
I haven't but I did love hiking the 100 mile wilderness with that strange character on my thru in 2000. There will never be another Baltimore Jack. I love...
Anyone out there hiking with orthotics in their shoes? During the past year I was diagnosed with fallen arches (flat feet) and have been having troubles...
This is the story of my life the last eighteen months. I severely twisted my left ankle while running. I was having trouble anyway with shin splints b/c of a...
hahaha, that's funny. i'm gonna have to use that sometime. i really don't know the man. i met him at trail days in 2001 at blue blazers headquarters. a friend...
Hey Ted, I hiked about 700 miles last year on the AT, about 200 in custom orthos costing about $350. I find they make some difference, but really aren't up to...
listen quit spending your money on junk that your gonna hate the first 100 miles or so. i am flat footed, always have been all my life and there are two boots...
Hi Ted, I personally, don't wear them, but I do know that the more reputable bootmakers sell many of their boots with removeable insoles. A pair like that...
Most major outfitters sell "Superfeet" inserts of which there are several different types based upon the type of walking/running you will be doing. They have a...
I went through the whole Phil Oren fitting session and made 4 trips back to have the recommended boots remolded to fit my feet and still ended up with hurt...
Nope, I will be staying with high boots. I have always had somewhat weaker ankles and really prefer the support of the boots over low shoes. As for the...
