I wanted to share a site I made that tells of my Appalachain Trail Thru Hike in 2002. It has a journal, pictures, gear list, mail drop list, FAQ's and many...
Hi I'm Giggles & I just joined. I hiked GAME in '04 (w/ 30-30). Is anybody on this list from Chicago? I just moved to Chicago last month and would love to...
anyone interested in doing a shuttle of one hiker from greenbriar over to deep creek april 9th or joining me for ahike of about 4 days from deep creek over to...
... As of right now, Monday's are my day off but, we just had a guy that quit so that may change.......And that's still a few months out for me to make plans...
For the first time in four years, the Pacific Crest Trail Association is holding its annual gathering in Seattle. Trail Fest 2007 takes place March 23-25 at...
After a long absence, I've decided I need to get out there a bit more, just wanted to say hi to all of my good friends and hoping you have a chance to say...
I live on the Benton MacKaye Trail in North Georgia, which connects onto the AT and is not too far from Springer Mountain. If anyone is in need of a place to...
I am planning a section hike from Fontana Dam to Springer (North to South) and am looking for a place to resupply near the border between North Carolina and...
I would resupply with small packages as often as possible because it makes everything, including your pack, more comfortable. So, I'd resupply at NOC, then at...
Have the AT hikers hit Gatlingburg yet? I usually work in Gatlingburg, and have not been there in months...I like to do trail magic and almost forgot its...
Question regarding backpacking insurance. Since I have not been working full time for the past two years, I am no longer covered by any insurance. Since I am...
As far as your health insurance,there is something called short term medical. My understanding is that is will not cover pre existing health issues, but ...
Hi Shane, A number of the big companies offer temporary insurance plans designed for students and temporary situations. Policy ranges can last from a typical 6...
Does anybody in here know my brother, Ron Radke, who thru hiked the AT in 1979 and again in 1989 ? I believe his trail names were "Two Rocks Ron" and "Shelter...
Plan on walking the trail in 2008. Am planning on carrying a digital camera and hope to find some kind of device with which to send email and images home. But...
For me, I had several memory cards. One was in my camera, the other was in a bounce box and the third I would send back and forth to my wife whenever I hit a...
... Personally, I'd use the public libary.........That would also cut down on one less piece or pieces of gear you have to carry...........Depending upon how...
Have a question that you may help me with. Taking a hike (about 32mi) coming from north into Damascus. Looking at starting about the "Vanderventer Shelter"...
I want to thank you all for responding to my question. I think I'll stick to a camera plus extra memory sticks and a Blackberry and leave the data transfer to...
... This is actually a pretty good option and one that doesn't weigh all that much...... Have fun and let us see the photos......... Kevin Umberger "Dance when...
anyone doing any birding out in the woods? mark. ... Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions...
A friend of mine asked me to forward this link if anyone would like to participate. Its about 139 questions, and takes about 25 minutes. Kind of interesting...
Say, hey! Everyone. I am still hanging around like meat in a locker. Guess I'm waiting to be devoured by nature or something. A big hello to the group, and a...
I'm planning a 2 week App. Trail hike through the TN & VA sections in July. I've got my body ready but am not familiar with modern day hiking equipment. What...
... I'd say the Great Smoky Mountains section, even though it's only a stretch of 70 miles...... Kevin Umberger "Dance when you get the chance"----Gatewood...
When I hiked, I managed to be in Vermont in fall. I'd say that was my favorite portion of the trail. Lots of info about gear (and life on the trail) here: ...
