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    ldsailor

    Scary Encounters for Women on the Trail

    Thread Starter: ldsailor

    I thought this article (link below) was very interesting. It also hit home to some degree. I try to be friendly on the trail. Many years in sales oriented

    Last Post By: Prov Today, 18:38 Go to last post
    gollwoods

    side trail of a side trail

    Thread Starter: gollwoods

    from the AT to Gatlinburg a pretty nice trip is south on boulevard trail to LeConte. then west generally on bullhead trail and old sugarlands trail to

    Last Post By: gollwoods Today, 18:14 Go to last post
    Bubblehead

    Camp shoes?

    Thread Starter: Bubblehead

    For LASH, camp shoes or no camp shoes? Trying to decrease my base weight. Is leaving camp shoes out worth the decreased weight? My camp shoes are 9 oz....

    Last Post By: Prov Today, 16:26 Go to last post
    WhiteBlaze

    The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Won’t Recognize Your 2021 Thru-Hike for Now - Backp

    Thread Starter: WhiteBlaze

    <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/the-appalachian-trail-conservancy-wont-recognize-your-2021-thru-hike-for-now" target="_blank">The

    Last Post By: WhiteBlaze Today, 15:50 Go to last post
    smithjv

    Section Hike Partner Needed

    Thread Starter: smithjv

    I have the first vaccine shot behind me, and am scheduled for the second in Feb; we are good to go for this spring . . .
    I am a 12-20 MPD hiker

    Last Post By: smithjv Today, 12:10 Go to last post
    petedelisio

    50's or 60's Stephonsons Warmlite backpack

    Thread Starter: petedelisio

    Had a 50's or 60's ? very lightly used Stephonson's Warmlite backpack passed down to me.

    Anybody have experience with one? Interesting

    Last Post By: Leo L. Today, 11:46 Go to last post