2014 Thru-Hike Registry

[icdaywee]

Trail Name - No trail name yet although my friends do call me Genghis
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - Not sure yet. Going to plan on the Appalachian Trail Kickoff for now but I sleep cold so maybe a later date would be the smarter plan.
Approach Trail - Yes
I am tired of sitting in front of the computer typing(slaving) away all day every day, so looking to get out. If everything goes to plan I will be doing a semi RTW trip right before the hike!

[Sisu'14]

Trail Name: Sisu
Direction: NOBO with possible flip flop after Harper's Ferry
Estimated Start Date: Feb. 15 - Feb. 28 depending on weather. Clean start on a clear day. No precip. in forecast for day 1. Also need to see how far Georgia Tech Women's Basketball gets in the NCAA tournament. If they're going, no start until they lose.
Approach Trail: No
Location: Maryland
Retiring and need a life transition. blog: http;//jfetig.com

[Edro]

Trail Name: Edro
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: Mid to Late March
Approach Trail Probably not. Already Hiked it before.
I'll be 61 in July and looking forward to my 62nd somewhere along the trail in 2014. See ya there!

[Glenn Gordon]

Trail name: None - hopefully will be given one and not one from me doing something stupid
Direction: NOBO
ESD: Late March, April 1 at the lastest (would that make me an April fool?)
Approach Trail - Undecided
Hitting 49 next year - son is off to college this year - better time than any. Why wait?

[fireemt]

Trail Name - Ice-Fire
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - Mid-March 2014.
Approach Trail - Yes
I will be retiring next year. I always wanted to do this, Good time

[kythruhiker]

Trail Name: The hiker formerly known as Ky Thru...time for a new moniker, open to all suggestions and abuse.
Direction: In general, North, perhaps some East and West with the occasional South thrown in for good measure.
Estimated Start Date: March 15th
Approach Trail: Most likely not, but possibly
Any additional info: Hope to start with good buddy wudhipy and possibly another friend, plan on hiking together until one of us leave the other(s) in a haze of dust/mud/methane.

[Fakin the Funk]

Trail Name - Heavily armed sleeper, approach yes, sobo, june 15

[anneelizabeth]

Trail Name: Shivers
Direction: Nobo
Start Date: Mid-March
Approach Trail: Yes

I started hiking sections last year, but I'm ready for the immersion that a thru-hike allows. Planning on starting solo. I live near Hot Springs, NC, so if anyone is in the area (or would like to make a trip) and wants to hike this summer/fall/winter, contact me.

[smith120bh]

Trail Name: None yet!
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: Late March
Approach Trail - yes or no: Yes
any additional info that you want the world to know: I'm hiking full-length with one friend, and then picking up a third friend at the halfway point. And I can't wait!

[smith120bh]

UPDATING! Now that I have a start date and blog address set:

Start date: March 21st
Blog address: http://bounceinthewoods.wordpress.com

Trail Name: None yet!
Direction: Nobo
Estimated Start Date: Late March
Approach Trail - yes or no: Yes
any additional info that you want the world to know: I'm starting out with two friends, and then picking up a third at the halfway point. And I can't wait!

[HikingATVs]

We are two vegans hiking together to raise awareness about animal cruelty and extending trail ethics and Leave No Trace beyond the trail! We have a blog at http://hikingatvs.wordpress.com. Please check us out and follow along. We look forward to meeting everyone next year!

Trail Names: Not totally sure... working with Chickpea and Wordplay at the moment
Direction: NOBO!
Estimated Start Date: March 14
Approach Trail - more than likely

[ams212001]

No trail name yet
NOBO
Estimated: April 2014
Approach: Yes
I have a good job, very little bills, and a chance to do a thru hike with ample family support. I am young and capable and I can't let this opportunity pass by.

[rickyb72087]

Trail Name: not sure yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date early april or may
Approach Trail - yes

Currently doing this alone, im sure i will meet alot of cool people, but hopeing to find a friend to do it with. I just got out of the Navy and figure this is a good start to my life before college!

[Outdoorsman88]

Trail Name: None yet
Direction: NOBO fo sho
Estimated Start Date: mid-March
Approach Trail: Sure, why not?!
I have a lot of things floating through my head that I feel a good 2,000+ miles could help straighten out. Have a very flexible job I could leave at any time, money to do it, and am not getting any younger! It's time for a grand adventure...

[Ileah7]

Trail Name- None Yet
Direction- Flip Flop Starting in CT going North then returning to CT and heading South
Estimated Start Date- May 12
Approach Trail- We might be hiking to Amicalola
I will be hiking with my fiance and if all goes well, we will get married in Georgia shortly after Springer!

[hoffhiker]

trail name: the trail will name me
direction: nobo
start date: around the 1st week of march
approach trail: yes
I am doing this to prove to myself and those around me that I can accomplish anything, and to re-find myself; also in honer of my grandfather who once told me if I want to truly want to find myself and grow closer to God than ever before. If anyone has any advice or tips to complete a thrue-hike and enjoy it pm me. this is my first time on a long distance hike. thanks to all and good luck

[IrishEamonn]

Trail Name - None. My name is very uncommon so I have never needed one. My name is Eamonn (It's Irish)
Direction - NOBO
Estimated Start Date - Second week of March 2014
Approach Trail - Undecided

First timer on an extended hike like this. Would prefer a trail buddy or a group to travel with but am solo at the moment. From Michigan. Tired of living in the city and staring at all this litter and pavement. Tired of hearing cars drive by. Tired of my Apt complex. Time to get some nature into my life for a good period of time. Easy going and love to learn from and share knowledge with others.

[Trevor Lord]

Trail Name: TBD (I want to think on this)
Direction North
Estimated Start Date: April 6
Approach Trail - yes
any additional info that you want the world to know: not really as of now just announcing my intents

[cusegirl]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 12 (my birthday!)
Approach Trail: Undecided, probably no
Other: posting on this thread makes it official, right?! 26 y/o female hiking solo and looking to meet awesome people along the way.

[Gluefoot]

Trail Name: Gluefoot
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 1st
Approach Trail - yes
Info: Packed a lot of gear in ARMY for 11 years, drove semi rigs almost 3 million miles. I have seen a lot of beautiful places. Now is the time to take the long hike and enjoy on my own and natures terms.
I will be posting gear selections, photo's and more on FaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/GluefootsAdventure page as it all unveils or unravels.