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    RADHiker

    Navigating in winter

    Thread Starter: RADHiker

    I’ve always wanted to hike in winter, but worry about not being able to find the blazes in snow. Blizzard scenario aside, how easy is it to find the

    Last Post By: nsherry61 Today, 13:34 Go to last post
    OhioHiker

    Let talk chairs. Chair Zero or Ground Chair

    Thread Starter: OhioHiker

    Ok ok. I’ve been brain washed! I am going to start backpacking with a chair.

    My gut says to just get the Chair Zero, but everyone I talk

    Last Post By: Alligator Today, 13:28 Go to last post
    imscotty

    Hoodie or No Hoodie

    Thread Starter: imscotty

    I am in the market for a new fleece mid layer. I was about to do what I always do, buy a hoodless full front zip mid layer and carry a beanie with me

    Last Post By: AsoloBootsSuk Today, 13:18 Go to last post
    Dan Roper

    Boredom on the Trail

    Thread Starter: Dan Roper

    A few weeks ago, an energetic, friendly, outgoing, country-boy college student told me that he could never go backpacking alone on the AT for four days.

    Last Post By: BlackCloud Today, 10:54 Go to last post
    Besalu

    How to get to the Long Trail from San Francisco?

    Thread Starter: Besalu

    Hello:
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    Last Post By: peakbagger Today, 10:50 Go to last post
    Uncle Joe

    Car break-in at Unicoi Gap, GA

    Thread Starter: Uncle Joe

    So apparently a car was broken into over the weekend at Unicoi Gap. This was posted on FB:

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    Last Post By: Deadeye Today, 09:26 Go to last post