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I’m starting July 6th with my adult daughter!

My daughter and I will be starting SOBO the first week of July! No trail names just yet :)

I know this is an old thread but for future reference- Ripstop by the Roll MTN Reflector Stretch Mesh Nylon 6.6 is a very supple, but sturdy...

I always treat with Aquamira. I fill up, mix the drops, check my watch, and keep moving. 5 minutes down trail I add to water, 15 minutes later I...

The only time I felt I had attained a semblance of trail legs was toward the end of my longest section (Damascus to Amicola). It had nothing to do...

Wonderful - thanks for that!

Those were exactly my criteria and Mrs. Claus tucked one of these under the tree for Christmas. I wanted the side zip for easy entry/exit. Have...

I just received mine although I haven't had it on trail yet but I have the regular version which I love. There is a snap closure now which I like....

FWIW, the climb up the Ribble is probably steeper/tougher than the AT route, but the AT route is not tough. I really enjoyed this section.

Thank you. My son works in Pearisburg and we both live in East Tennessee. He's going to drop me off in Atkins on Monday morning on his way...

The Ribble trail cuts off about 5 miles but also cuts off 2 of the finest views you will see in this stretch. If you do take the Ribble trail at...

I'm in that age range and having been an endurance athlete pretty much my whole life and studied the aging aspect of recovery from hard efforts, one...

Well, to state the obvious, you are never going to be any younger than you are today, so if you yearn to hike, plan it out and give it a go. I began...

My husband is somewhat duck-footed. We successfully completed the trail over a ten year period. This is not a topic he and I have ever discussed,...

From their FB page 7/3/20: FYI due to all restrictions we will not be taking any AT hikers off the trail this year . We will be having drive in...

The "blood" on the ripped pack was red gatorade powder residue. And boy, did it stink! Bear slobber mixed with gatorade??? And yeah, maybe, just...

Thanks @Pennypincher and @idsailor, that's a neat story

That's odd. They were closed all hiking season in 2020.

I slept with my food on multiple occasions on my thru. Though I would use provided cables/box/poles. I would also do what is customary if I used a...

New Jersey has some pretty big bear boxes near shelters and signs stating "Your're in Bear Country, Be Bear Aware". I made it a pont to follow the...

Dale Sanders (trail name Greybeard). It was in 2017 when he was 82 years old. I crossed paths with him several times while hiking. For such an old...

Looks like a blood bath! I got off the Opsak train really quick when I first started backpacking. For one, their durability is horrendous. They...

Hi, I'm Peter with ULA and would be happy to answer any questions regarding the Circuit X. Yes, it is indeed a pricey upgrade, but the seams are hot...

To clarify - I wasn't worried about the general efficiency of the stove or the water cooling rapidly afterward, just trying to keep a cold breeze...

I know the feeling!!!! As an, ahem, aside.... maybe this book would be useful if your son is stationed in/near Denver? I, er, "know" the author...

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Does any know who the oldest person to solo complete the AT was?