Hi! I am a hiking novice and an ex-hunter. My longest hike was maybe 20 miles. That was the circumference around North Manitou Island out in Lake Michigan....
Hi All, Don't recall if I shared this or not. Apologies if I did. Took along a mini-gnome on a small section of the AT from about Spence Field to Clingman's...
I am with a coed Ventruring crew who would like to do a section of the trail during Memorial Day Weekend. We are in Ma. and are new to the trial I have some...
Being in Mass., you certainly have lots of trail nearby. Much of northern New England is pretty tough hiking, so I personally would rule out New Hampshire...
... Nothing you mentioned makes it unrealistic for you to consider walking the entire Appalachian Trail. Obviously, you want to start out in the best shape...
Hi, I thru-hiked in 2000 and was certainly not "in shape" when I started. I wasn't a couch potato by any means, but I had extra weight on me and wasn't...
At 42 and probably a bit less than average shape, I was regularly outpaced by people in their 60s and 70s. Granted they were above average shape for their age,...
... i've met a bunch of hikers over the years that have said the same thing...... and most, like yourself, never regretted it.... Kevin Umberger "Dance when...
... good job......that's was a good fun read..... do you mind if i post this link elsewhere? (as in other bp forums) Kevin Umberger "Dance when you get the...
... i really enjoyed it......is that your line of work--graphic design? when i first email about passing the link on, i had briefly read it........and then...
My attempt to thru-hike to raise money for charity in 2006 was my first time hiking ever, after a couple decades of sitting on my ass at a computer. It was an...
Greetings to one adn all... I am new to this group. I am a 63 year male from Winnipeg , Canada interseted in hooking up with future hikers ... for discussion,...
Hi Stavanth, Welcome to the group. It gets quiet here during off season, and picks up around spring-ish as "Springer Fever" hits everyone. Hope you are staying...
... interseted in hooking up with future hikers ... for discussion, partnering , or whatever .. on hiking the Continental Divide, or the PCT .. sometime in...
Hello Muddyshoes.... Yes I am staying warm ... training by snowshoeing across the lake every second day... but nontheless it is -30 C here today brrr. ...
This topic may be idle for short time. My trek begins in the middle of March, 2009. The purpose is to raise awareness for the good work being done for American...
Two Shoes, Safe journeys and best of luck during your travels. Many of us started our trips with the intention of helping groups and we helped ourselves in the...
Two SHoes; Good for you , a wonderfully worthwhile cause. As a Canadian I have not experienced the issue quite as I am sure most of you Americans have,...
Hello all, I am a 38 year old male living in Port Charlotte, Florida. I am originally from Boston, Ma. While living in up north, i used to camp and day hike...
... end ... their ... story. ... To 2 shoes re your trek: I noticed this post in the News and wondered if you were aware of a similar idea on the Pacific Coast...
Thanks Muddy Shoes! Web site will be up soon. Thanks for the advice. "Shoes?" We might be related! Two Shoes ... started ... ourselves ... with ... those ...
Went to the site! WoW!! Impressive! Can't be enough done for those who serve... Maybe finding a way not to keep getting in these situations? In the mean...
US seems to put its warriors in kill or be killed situations more than most countries. Our greatest weapon has always been to think as an individual, but act...
I would like to start chipping away at the AT this spring when my 12 yr old goes on spring break. I want to take him on a hike from Springer Mtn to the NC...
Anyone wishing to sell a used recent book and set of maps on the Vermont sector? Nice day to all Luigi AKA (Grandpa) [Non-text portions of this message have...
Yo, Amigo ---- I wound up face down in the Trail a few miles short of that NC line myownself last March -- heart surgeries & emphysema caught up with me...
This information is a couple of years old. but this is what I got for you: U.S. 76, Dicks Creek Gap, Hiawassee, GA 30546: 67.5 miles from the Springer...
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