Journal Comments

Originally Posted by Roanmtnman

Luv the story ! Cant wait till it warms up a bit more!!!

Thank you RMM. It's been a while since I've done any real writing and I fear I rambled a bit. Looking forward to honing my skills as I will be starting a trail journal in earnest with my start date just around the corner. Will you be writing a journal or blog?

Luv the story ! Cant wait till it warms up a bit more!!!

LTH - No Experience with snow though, and so that will be my first learning curve on the AT, unless we get blessed with good weather. I'm doing 2/3rds of Australian Alpine Walking Trail in Nov/Dec and I'm actually hoping that there is a bit of snow, how weird is that?

Tips - I can give you a couple, without knowing more about you, don't go too hard in the training especially if you have any lower body joint problems. Most of my actual fitness regime involves no impact work (walking, running). I save the walking for actual bushwalking and do cycling, wts, cross trainer and rowing machine for fitness. I usually bushwalk every weekend though. Everyone needs the first few weeks to get your trail legs no matter how fit you start. Shoes/boots - regardless of what others are wearing the best for you are the ones that fit the best, and good socks I use Darn Tough made in Vermont.

I actually hit Atlanta on the 9th but I'm taking a few days to get organised and maybe do a few mail drops just to cover the first few weeks while I get used to the rhythm and flow of the trail.

I hope to catch up to you on the trail and I will stay in touch.

Moose

Originally Posted by jjozgrunt

G'day LTH


Hope to see you on the trail next year and thanks for the comments. Start slowly finish hard and learn something new every day.


Moose

G'day to you Moose!


Everytime I go out I'm learning something new and gaining confidence in what I can do. I find if I run into a difficulty I can usually come on WB and find something that someone has written about it to give me ideas how to address it. While things sometimes gets blown out of proportion on here - like with the shelter etiquette thread - there is a lot of good info on here. I really appreciated you interjecting some humor into that bit. I had pretty much started ignoring it until I saw your post. Definitely made me smile

I see you are starting March 13th. I am starting out the 9th but am not looking to set any speed records so there is every possibility our paths may cross. It sounds like you have a bit more hiking experience than I so if you ever have any suggestions to offer please feel free.

Welcome to WB and the class of 2015!

Originally Posted by Furlough

Wal Mart has some in-expensive quick drying shirts. I was able to get both a short sleeve and along sleeve version for about 20 dollars. Furlough

thanks Furlough, I'll definitely check the one nearest me and see what they have to offer. The heavier ones were nice in that I didn't get chilled when a breeze hit me after it got damp but unfortunately they didn't dry at all overnight. Kind of yucky putting it on in morning still completely damp.

G'day LTH

Hope to see you on the trail next year and thanks for the comments. Start slowly finish hard and learn something new every day.

Moose

Wal Mart has some in-expensive quick drying shirts. I was able to get both a short sleeve and along sleeve version for about 20 dollars. Furlough

The in-between time is unendurable

Originally Posted by Teacher & Snacktime

Nice story....and great trip from the sounds of it. It's always the foibles that make it memorable.

Thanks T&S. I confess I was a bit nervous. That was the longest I've been out by myself that wasn't camping/hiking near well-populated camping areas. Figured as long as I take my time, listen to what my body is telling me and HMOH I'd be okay. Despite some huffing and puffing it was a great time. Downside? I have to wait 2 whole weeks before I can really get out there again

Nice story....and great trip from the sounds of it. It's always the foibles that make it memorable.