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wanted down sleeping bag, +25 rating or less, (marmot,n face,rei,sierra designs,etc.) would like to trade for Dana design, terraplane cost around 400.00. v.c....
After a few years hiatus from real backpacking, I'm anxious to dust off my pack and hit the trail. Problem is, it gets lonely up there. Any way to hook up with...
Hi Jen; Where do you plan on backpacking at? When do you plan on leaving and how long are you planning to be gone? I live outside Hazleton and grew up at Lake...
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Ok folks, One of the banes of the A.T. and something that weighs on the minds of all that wander her.... ok at least mine! What do you do about Poison Ivy,...
... Well, poison oak doesn't grow on the east cost, so it's not a concern. I'm not sure about sumac, but I don't think it grows there, either. So that leaves...
Hey, what is the address of the lightweight backpacking group? I am really getting into that and would love a group to discuss it..thanks... ... freezer....
Hi All, I am curious if their is a concenus about the best or favorite backpack choices for a AT thru hike for a 20 to 30 lb load. Also would like to know if...
So there's no Poison Oak on the East Coast? At HIGHER ELEVATIONS on the AT, when you need a leaf to use after 'voiding' (as the old folks say), I suggest you...
I agree, avoidance is the best way - There are some commercial multi- day kits you can buy now, but I carry a tube of benadryl cream which can help a little -...
This year, I am using a Granite Gear Vapor trail - It is a 2 pound pack which comfortably carries loads from upper 20s to low 30s. As for food parcels, I...
Greetings, all. Well, after 4 years of planning, I finally hit the trail this year with my eyes set on Maine. I had been reading posts on these forums only as...
-Hey at least you walked in your own time and in your own shoes that is all that matters. Be proud and walk your own walk. Prayers and thoughts are with you....
Hi Muddyshoes, Congratulation on the 700 miles of the AT that you have accomplished, way more than most people will ever hike in their entire life. Hope you...
Hello Everybody~ My hiking buddy and I are planning a hike between Springer and Wallace Gap and need feedback on the safest of the two trails heads to leave a ...
If you're willing to add the approach trail to the hike, parking inside Amicacola** park would be the safest. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi All, I'm newly transplanted to Virginia from southern California, and I'm researching week long backpacking trips for late November. I'm not experienced...
... What trails are you using to ge from Twenty Mile to Bryson? Not sure what I'm doing that week, yet........ Kevin Umberger "Dance when you get the...
Welcome, Dan. The only part of the A.T. that actually closes for winter is Baxter State Park in Maine, but that's only for a few weeks after which you can hike...
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Dan - Normal temperature range at that time of year in north Georgia is low 30's to mid 40's at night, and mid 60's to low 70's during the day. Usually, it is...
Hello everyone. I am new to this list and kinda a wantabe trail hiker. Many years ago, I did do some back packing and once did do a 50 mile 5 day hike on the...
Hi All, I had planned to hike the first 80 miles of the AT in Georgia, and I appreciate the info I received on that route, but my plans have now changed to a...
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Has anyone hiked the Memorial Trail at Storm King Mountain? I only got to the Observation Point, not really sure where the trail continued from that point. I...
