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  1. The first part is always a water carry, the...

    The first part is always a water carry, the problem is that some of the taps are winterized beginning this month. I guess I’ll just plan on a heavier water carry the whole way unless I hear that...
  2. water availability now in southern Shenandoah AT section?

    I'm considering about 50 miles from rockfish gap to swift run gap soon. It's been very dry here, and far out comments (mostly >2wks ago) are discouraging for springs. There are a couple of spigots...
  3. While this topic comes up frequently, and was...

    While this topic comes up frequently, and was complicated by the Covid ‘pause’ in rules, I’ve never met anyone in the recent past who was either forced to move into an ‘underfilled’ shelter or...
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    Unless they've changed, the hosts take you to a...

    Unless they've changed, the hosts take you to a store for a food run once a day around 5pm. It has prepared foods and a moderate amount of groceries, including bars, etc. They also had some food for...
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    It still seems safe. There’s a lot of traffic...

    It still seems safe. There’s a lot of traffic that passes nearby due to 250 traffic, and a road that goes to homes and Swannanoa, in addition to skyline drive and brpkway. I would park where your car...
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    Shout out to the great Yogi Berra comment on NYC...

    Shout out to the great Yogi Berra comment on NYC restaurants.
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    No one stays in shelters any more, they’re too...

    No one stays in shelters any more, they’re too crowded.
  8. Given your time frame you won’t need gloves much....

    Given your time frame you won’t need gloves much. If it gets cold in the fall, Yama mtn gear makes great pogies, which work with poles. I use the nylon down to about 40, insulated take you down to...
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    Got it. Your point about black flies is...

    Got it. Your point about black flies is well-taken, a headnet is better than repellants, although hotter. I use the Picardin spray, keep it away from eyes, and mainly rely on it for leg protection...
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    I wouldn’t use anything on my forehead, my...

    I wouldn’t use anything on my forehead, my permethrin treated hat takes care of that area. I’m guessing deet on the forehead wouldn’t be great on a hot day, but I’ve never tried it.
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    Prevention is better than doxycycline...

    Prevention is better than doxycycline prophylaxis, I use permethrin treated clothes on lower body and a spritz of picardin on skin. Eukolyptus/lemon oil looks like a promising alternative if you...
  12. Thread: Stinging nettle

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    Annoying to touch, but great foraging the spring...

    Annoying to touch, but great foraging the spring leaves for soup, tea and pesto.
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    I know opinions on slack packing vary, but you...

    I know opinions on slack packing vary, but you can hike moosilauke south, while heading nobo, if you stay at a hostel. Hiker’s welcome is right off the trail, or you can use the notch. When going...
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    I’ve noticed more stress with heights over the...

    I’ve noticed more stress with heights over the years. One trick is to follow someone on the climb or descent. It is reassuring to see their path. I had mild trouble on south kinsman, going nobo. ...
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    Nice app

    This is graphically well-designed and fun to play with. I think people would use a built in calculator. There would be some overlap with the far out app. Very nice work, I’m planning a section and...
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    I used Homer Witcher for shuttles there, he’s a...

    I used Homer Witcher for shuttles there, he’s a great guy and as a bonus, he and his Wife maintain a large number of shelters, so he really knows the trail (Also a thruhiker and still runs trails in...
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    This year may be better this year than prior...

    This year may be better this year than prior years, although the retail stores typically open by those dates, but not the grills (blackberry milkshakes and fresh-prepared food). It might take a phone...
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    Either would likely work fine. If you hold off...

    Either would likely work fine. If you hold off on snp until later, starting instead at HF, then the snp wayside delis will be open when you go through, which makes food carries easier. They were...
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    I did a nobo flip from central va beginning mid...

    I did a nobo flip from central va beginning mid April. I think it is more difficult if you’re seeking a tramily, since there are less people starting with you. On the other hand you meet a lot of...
  20. During my nobo flip flop last year I gathered a...

    During my nobo flip flop last year I gathered a lot of recommendations from the nobos. This was the only hostel in the south that came up negative, based on some very reasonable hikers’...
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    Does anyone know if the streams will be running...

    Does anyone know if the streams will be running this time of year?
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    I’m planning a sobo later this month, then down...

    I’m planning a sobo later this month, then down the GAP and c&o unless I get bored. The tip about the pumps is useful, I guess I could bring a pre filter to reduce sediment, in case the streams are...
  23. My lone peaks were slippery there; I’ve heard...

    My lone peaks were slippery there; I’ve heard some other altras have better grip, and the similar topos had better traction.
  24. I think you may need to pick a different...

    I think you may need to pick a different campground, I recall you have to have hiked 100 miles to get a spot at the birches. There is a private campground nearby at Abol bridge, and you may be able...
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    The people who shuttle apparently pay for season...

    The people who shuttle apparently pay for season passes, and include a portion of the annual fees in their rates. if you go on your own it may be more expensive.
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