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    Koolade

    Budget Shakedown

    Thread Starter: Koolade

    Hello,

    I am currently planning my thru hike of the AT. A big part of the planning is around the budget. I have never completed a thru hike,

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    Gambit McCrae

    Sheltowee Trace Coming to Guthooks Soon

    Thread Starter: Gambit McCrae

    After some persistent requests Atlas guides has been working with the STA to transfer, compile and create data to have an Atlas Guide of the Sheltowee

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    Gambit McCrae

    ST H:ike #3 - Peters Mtn to Yamacraw Bridge

    Thread Starter: Gambit McCrae

    Last weekend we set out on a 30 mile jaunt with a chance of powder. After a 5 mile night hike under clear sky's we set up on trail left by difficulty

    Last Post By: Gambit McCrae Today, 17:20 Go to last post
    Majortrauma

    Scaring Bears

    Thread Starter: Majortrauma

    This is a lot more expensive than Bear spray (approx $200.00) but I think this would be an exceptionally effective way to scare away bears that may have

    Last Post By: gpburdelljr Today, 17:17 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....

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    mverville

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    Thread Starter: mverville

    Any thoughts on resupply through the SNP in early April?

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