Hi folks, I have been both a hiker and a trail camper for years already. I am planning to do a new segment of the AP Trail soon maybe the VA/WV. I wonder if...
... ha...........a boss of mine a few years ago, who was on a lightweight kick (except for his own weight), insisted that a hammock would be far superior to...
I'd say it's a comfort factor more than anything - The weight and size difference of hammocks vs ultralight tents is negligible, so that's not an issue - Some...
YO, FOLKS ----- The 15th of March, I'm off to KC to pick up my roomie from Special Forces Training Group (who I haven't seen since Jan '63!!) --- After...
... Uh this is your partner in crime...... "Old Fools" is more like it. I just realized we are gonna miss the Summer Olympics. :( So - bring a TV - wait, my...
Many good things for you on the trail my friend. Keep a steady place. Me? I cant wait that July shows up, I will be doing WV=MD Happy trails Wihungen ... ...
Lighten up pretty much covers it :) Also, since you aren't a spring chicken (and I'm not either :) pace yourself slowly and listen to your body. After the...
Hello all! New to the group, joined to get info on the Georgia Section. My girlfriend and another couple that we are friends with will be driving down to ...
No, no, no.. You're not gonna miss the summer Olympics - you ARE the summer olympics. :) Besides, you'll be so busy trying to find water in Virginia and...
anyone interested in a loop hike in the smokies starting 4-14 about 5 days starting at smokemont the route so far is to newton bald. _kephart shelter. pecks...
I've got it sooooo bad this year... Anyone else in a mild depression thinking back on those first few weeks from Springer wishing you could hit the trail with...
count me in..... and i work for a news station, i have been thinking of doing a story on the thruhikers when they pass through the smokies..... and, gots to...
Yo, Folks ------- Not only THINKING ABOUT IT, but I'm A'GONNA DEWWWWITTTTTT!!!!! Leaving on the 15th of this month to go to Kansas City to pick up my hiking...
Congratulations! It is snowy down there now. The second time I was out I had snow all through the Smokies--not just a little. I left march 15th. Seventeen...
Living in Florida, how do you walk the Smokies through Snow, especially when you are walking a ridgeline like from Rocky Top to Thunderhead or when the blazes...
... if you need any help with the smokies part, hit me off list.... i'm often in the park near the trail and can give ride and what not, depending upon my...
But my intellicast 10 day forecast from Suches, Ga, which is supposed to be up in the mountains near the trail, says day temps in the 60's and night temps in...
Smokies are highly unpredictable. I'd be ready for snow throughout April and at least lots of rain, sleet and at or below freezing temps at night, especially...
Hi, We are planning 4 separate group hikes on the New Jersey Appalachian Trail. We would love to have you join us for one or all of the hikes - whatever fits...
Probably none except for the 22 year olds on the trail. ... From: Hector Perez-Diaz <capecuatro@...> To: attrailchat@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 15 Apr...
... birds, snakes, deer, raccoon, butterflies, foxes and the occassional bear.... Kevin Umberger "Dance when you get the chance"----Gatewood Galbraith ...
Hi David and Carol, Really nice video. What a great idea, especially for all the folks that need a little motivation to close up the laptop and get out there. ...
Fantastic pictures! On my 700 mile section I did in 2006 I took almost 4,000 photos. It was a lot of work going through them at camp at night documenting each ...
Thanks for the memories in pictures. It was 10 year ago this year that I attempted the journey. I hope you someday fulfill your dream of a complete hike. ...
Thanks so much for sharing those pictures, great to see you guys out there kickin ass like I hope to continue to do. I hiked nearly that exact same shot back...
