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...
I was hiking North from the Muskrat Creek shelter in NC about a week and a half ago and found a GPS receiver on the trail. If you think it might be yours,...
In 1994, 14 firefighters lost their lives' battling a fire on Hell's Gate Ridge, which is apart of Storm King Mountain. I hope you enjoy the photos. I also...
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Hi, You might like the backpack that is listed on here. It made the Gear of the Year award for '06. http://thegearjunkie.com/gear-of-the-year-awards-2006 Happy...
Hi Folks, I am going to hike from Amicalola Falls to Highway 60. I estimate it is about 30 miles. I am a little out of shape. Does anyone know the elevation...
Hi John, It's about a 2,000 foot climb. I did the Approach trail this year, very out of shape at age 41 with no previous hiking experience. It took me about 5...
OK here a question for y'all... has anyone hiked/shoed/skied that strech of the trail in the winter months... am looking at doing this next month...well...
Hi all~ I'm looking for a hiking buddy or two for some day hikes and a 2-3 day hike on Maui in late January, early Feb. I'll be visiting a friend for 2 weeks,...
