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    Bianchi Veloce

    Access to AT from Log Cabin Rd north of Hot Springs, NC

    Thread Starter: Bianchi Veloce

    Can I access the AT from the end of Log Cabin Road just north of Hot Springs?

    Using AWOL's guide, it has Log Cabin Road at mile point 291.2

    Last Post By: Mr. Bumpy Today, 09:59 Go to last post
    dalekeppley

    Hut to Hut

    Thread Starter: dalekeppley

    Hi New Englanders and seasoned trekkers: For a Hut to Hut hike through the Whites in late summer, it looks reasonable to me to hike from Madison Spring

    Last Post By: Slo-go'en Today, 09:31 Go to last post
    Creature Feature

    Tent and a tarp?

    Thread Starter: Creature Feature

    In preparing for my first thru-hike attempt, I’m trying to decide if it’s too much to bring a tarp, a poncho and a tent. I have a one person tent that

    Last Post By: Crossup Today, 09:25 Go to last post
    zelph

    STARLYTE alcohol stove worlds lytest almost

    Thread Starter: zelph

    The Starlyte weighs in at 16.4 grams. That is the combined weight of the burner and potstand

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    Last Post By: Five Tango Today, 07:56 Go to last post
    mountain squid

    2021 Thru-Hike Registry

    Thread Starter: mountain squid

    2020 was a lost year for many hikers, hopefully 2021 will be better. Covid or not, who is hiking next year? (Covid is likely to still be around - be

    Last Post By: LaneC Yesterday, 23:08 Go to last post
    RiverbirchHiker

    Experience with freeze-dried food?

    Thread Starter: RiverbirchHiker

    Do any of you purchase bulk freeze-dried ingredients to prepare your own backpacking meals? This is getting past buying prepared meals from places like

    Last Post By: nsherry61 Yesterday, 22:38 Go to last post