Does anyone know of a good place to find backpacking partners? I'm pretty new to where I live now, and none of my friends are into backpacking or they just...
The ATC used to list hiking partners.Check their web site at www.appalachiantrail.org.Thay have the AT News on line in the classified section people usually...
Some folks who are aware of my medical history have indicated that information concerning my hiking mechanics could be of interest to others. So, I'm making...
... myself, ... with ... There is a hiking club in Chattanooga ,Tn. thats not to far from you i think ,,they hike in a lot of places as far as i know. I think...
The TrailQuest site has a page for hiking partners; 11 ads are presently posted. It is located here: http://www.trailquest.net/partners.html Rainmaker...
Hi, I could really use your wisdom and advice! I am a 52 year old man from Orlando FL. I want to spend about 30 days on the AT starting in mid August, I...
... Kind of a hard question Robert, but you will get help on it. You really need to start hiking outside as much as possible,,stair climbing will help you a...
Dear Dav, Thank you so much!! Your sage advice was very helpful. Warmly, Robert From: davkal52 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: attrailchat@yahoogroups.com...
Dear Dav, Thank you so much!! Your sage advice was very helpful. Warmly, Robert From: davkal52 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: attrailchat@yahoogroups.com...
Hi, my husband and I are starting a southbound hike in about a week. He's 25
I'm 24 and we have been married for 7 months. We're all set up with gear and
have...
... week. He's 25 ... gear and ... always ... this. We are ... before we ... suggestions for ... soon!! ... Well you didnt say how far you were going to go...
It's liable to be very hot, steamy and buggy right now, especially at the lower elevations. I'd definitely expect some bug problems and plan accordingly. I...
... Geesh, Bryce, did you copy and paste all that or did you type it all out? And just because you think something's legal -- or even if it is indeed legal --...
Hi An opportunity exits for those interested in gear and gear testing to get in on the act and get some interesting gear in return for writing test reports. ...
Brawny, All you missed was SPAM about a chain letter. I absolutely dislike being told by anyone to send on an email "if I care" or whatever, and I detest some...
I agree with you Coosa, and the fwd>fwd>fwd> forward stuff I just automatically delete. Don't these folks have a life? Coosa, do you know what the number of...
Brawny, I'm not sure that Winton was keeping close tabs on it, as he had mentioned "4000 to 5000" when I asked him earlier in the summer. I've been told the...
Thanks Coosa, we will drive carefully. I dare say the road is more dangerous than trail life. I am very much ready to get back to where I left off and complete...
I can't wait to read "the rest of the story". Your journey thus far has been quite an adventure and I am sure the remainder will be as rewarding. Can't wait...
Hello all, New to this sight but getting as much info as possible for a thru attempt next April. Has anyone heard of using a few drops of bleach to purify...
... I think i would leave the bleach at home an purchase a good water purifier (filter). bleach is a good emergency use item but i dont think i would use it on...
I haven't done it, but have talked to several folks that do in fact use a couple of drops of bleach for purification. I do use either Aqua Mira or Polar Pure....
