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  1. Angels Landing in Zion is a must!

    Angels Landing in Zion is a must!
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    While section-hiking in PA in 2009, I spent the...

    While section-hiking in PA in 2009, I spent the night in the Eckville Shelter along with a NOBO thru who was suffering all the classic symptoms of Lyme... blurred and fading vision, joint pain,...
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    Shutterbug's suggestion is a good one! (my wife's...

    Shutterbug's suggestion is a good one! (my wife's parents live in Wolfeboro, so I've spent a deal of time up there.)Another idea is to drive up to Franconia Notch and take your pick of mountains to...
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    QiWiz gave a great comprehensive list. I also...

    QiWiz gave a great comprehensive list.

    I also bring along a little device called the TurboCharge which runs on 2 AA batteries and basically lets you keep your iPhone's charge up when there is no...
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    Sorry, the link I provided got pasted weird....

    Sorry, the link I provided got pasted weird. Here's the correct one: http://www.appalachiantraillodge.com/appalachian_trail/thru-hikers.php
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    My advice may be too theoretical as I've never...

    My advice may be too theoretical as I've never hiked that section, but I have done a lot of research in the past in case I ever do it...Probably the best plan for your friend is to hike the 100-mile...
  7. Thread: Newbies

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    Ah, the snoring. Sometimes I'm the culprit, more...

    Ah, the snoring. Sometimes I'm the culprit, more often I'm the recipient. Either way, I bring my own earplugs and advise all hikers to do the same. I even use them when camping alone in my tent so...
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    I may be hiking Harpers Ferry-Rockfish Gap then,...

    I may be hiking Harpers Ferry-Rockfish Gap then, but it's just possible that I may start that section sooner. I'm not particularly looking forward to the VA summer heat, humidity, or lightning...
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    I found some places in Kent friendly, a couple...

    I found some places in Kent friendly, a couple others stuffy towards hikers-- yeah, it's a bit more hoity-toity than most trail towns.

    The really amusing part of this story is that this is a...
  10. Thanks for that info, tiptoe! I'll double-check...

    Thanks for that info, tiptoe! I'll double-check with Virginia Regional Transit, as it looked like their info was supposed to be current and I pulled up both routes' "current" schedules. Then again,...
  11. I should amend the Staunton station part: they DO...

    I should amend the Staunton station part: they DO have station hours, but only before and after the Cardinal arrives, and they still do not sell tickets.
  12. Buses from Waynesboro to both Staunton & Charlottesville

    As someone who keeps planning (and then postponing :( ) his section-hike from Harpers Ferry through SNP to Rockfish Gap, I have done lots of research trying to figure out how to get home from...
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    Taped seams are generally good-to-go; in fact,...

    Taped seams are generally good-to-go; in fact, applying seam sealer may screw up the tape. However, if there are any significant gaps in the tape, or non-taped areas where there is stitching, it...
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    In case you don't get a response, I know that the...

    In case you don't get a response, I know that the cab companies in Port Jervis will take you up to or down from the Trail in High Point. Ended 2 section hikes there-- the first time cost me $20...
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    Thanks for the info/update. I stayed there myself...

    Thanks for the info/update. I stayed there myself back in '03; though it has decent tent-pitching spaces, it's as basic a campground as you're likely to find.
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    I've never had a full-fledged panic attack on the...

    I've never had a full-fledged panic attack on the trail, in fact I'd never had real ones until a few weeks ago (in my own apt., and my own city) which took me totally by surprise. I thought
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    That may well be; I've dealt with the rock...

    That may well be; I've dealt with the rock scrambles in PA, NY, & NH. I was just generally curious about any planned re-routings of the AT, and why the Companion chose to mention this (it wasn't in...
  18. Thread: Maryland AT

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    I did the MD section several years ago, and would...

    I did the MD section several years ago, and would echo the opinions of most of the others here: go N to S. There's just something satisfying about finishing in Harpers Ferry, where you can check out...
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    The Roller Coaster (VA)

    I noticed in the 2010 Thru-Hikers' Companion that the Roller Coaster section cryptically had added "(switchbacks coming!)" to its description.

    Does this mean there will be a new routing of the AT...
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    Most of the time, you'll have a separate...

    Most of the time, you'll have a separate (hopefully waterproof) sack containing your money, ID, camera, and other small but essential items. Definitely bring this inside with you-- but everything...
  21. Do you mean Waynesboro, PA or Waynesboro, VA?...

    Do you mean Waynesboro, PA or Waynesboro, VA? Both are sizeable towns within driving distance from Baltimore (though PA is closer).

    If you mean the one in Virginia, you can take Amtrak to...
  22. You could try Caledonia SP in Southern PA....

    You could try Caledonia SP in Southern PA. Campground, swimming pool, snack bar, hiking, etc.
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    I was just on DC for the weekend and came across...

    I was just on DC for the weekend and came across the Shaffer exhibit, entirely by accident. While it was an exciting find, I also thought it was far too limited. Still nice to see the AT getting some...
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    Thanks for the advice!... I've never tested this...

    Thanks for the advice!... I've never tested this bag down to 35 degrees, but it's a Kelty Stratus and I've never felt cold in it in the high 40s, so I'm hoping its rating is true. I'll definitely be...
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    This'll be a decision for me as well: I'm...

    This'll be a decision for me as well: I'm probably doing Franconia Notch South to Hanover at the end of July, and am hoping to get by with a 35 degree bag. I don't anticipate it getting any colder...
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