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Hiker Advice (AT)
by Published on 01-16-2014 20:02
I completed a thru hike on August 26th, 2013. I used Whiteblaze so much when researching for the hike. It was a site that ...
by TONYDASILVA on MARCH 24, 2012
Thinking about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail–that 2,174-mile footpath between Springer Mountain, Georgia, and Maine’s Mt. Katahdin? Great! I highly recommend the journey, which was one of the most soul-satisfying, difficult, wonderful, uncomfortable, inspiring, tiring, exhilarating, challenging, and fun experiences of my life.
Me, ...
Written by: Andy Somers
Planning an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
So, you want to hike the Appalachian Trail? The normal start time is a mere five months away, and you’ve got a million questions about how to do it. This is the first of a series of articles that should allow you to prepare over the next five months. I have broken down planning into five different categories, and there will be dedicated posts each month concentrating on one of the five categories that will get you on your way to hiking the 2,100-mile trail.
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Physical Preparations for Long Distance Hiking...
Chris "Suge" Willett
Hiking With a Dog Considerations
By: Jim Thompson aka Superman/Winter GA>ME 2000
1. Type of relationship you have with your dog
2. Breed of dog
3. Will the dog carry a pack
4. Dog boots
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River Crossing Safety Tips
By: George G. Spearing
River crossings can be deceptively hazardous. Even a very shallow swiftly flowing body of water can pack enough force to 'skittle' the unwary. If you cannot walk at the speed of a stick ...by Published on 04-03-2012 00:42
LAW FOR BACKPACKERS 101
The file that is "attached" here is the final version of my full Law for ...
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Man who said he was hiking the Appalachian Trail found sleeping in a motel guest's be
Man who said he was hiking the Appalachian Trail found sleeping in a motel guest's bed in Upper Tulpehocken Township
- By Steven Henshaw [email protected]
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