Oh, I remember Runer of the Woods very well. Such a gentle, soft-spoken man. I believe he was a retired physician. He was at Daicy Pond campground when I arrived, having climbed Katahdin that day....
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Oh, I remember Runer of the Woods very well. Such a gentle, soft-spoken man. I believe he was a retired physician. He was at Daicy Pond campground when I arrived, having climbed Katahdin that day....
Following up on my original post, it seems most responders are interested in January. However, after studying the Trail Guide and Guthook, as well as talking in person with another hiker who...
TKLP and Lostintheforest, I am considering hiking The Foothills Trail in SC/NC, maybe as soon as December of this year, so in just a few weeks perhaps. Any interest? I'd love the company. Plan a...
I'm looking at possibly hiking the 77 mile Foothills Trail in SC/NC. Maybe as soon as December, so in just a few weeks. Interested? I'm a 62 yo female, also retired. Easy to moderate pace. No time...
Thoughts about next July / August? Just send me a reply. I will check more often this time.
Whatever I do not finish in 2020 I will endeavor to finish in 2021, i.e.: part of ME, VT, NH.
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Hey, just wanted to let you know I'm still considering this. I've asked a friend and her husband if they are interested in joining me and they might be in March. Still waiting to hear from them with...
What time of year did you hike it? I'll check out the Guide you recommend and would definitely pick up maps in addition to Guthook's digital maps. Thanks.
Oops. Pasted the same link twice. Here's the other: https://ozarkhighlandstrail.com/trail/
I bought Guthook's digital guide for Arkansas Trails today and googled the Ozark trails as well. ...
Am considering a thru-hike this winter. Dec 2019 or early 2020. Moderate pace averaging 10-12 miles/day. Would love a hiking companion. I'm a 62 yo female. Flexible on dates.
I'm starting in MA on or about Sept 9th and hiking south. Probably going to start in Dalton. However, I'm flexible on the section(s) I hike in MA and CT as my goal is just to be out there for a few...
Bob Wirth, a White Blaze member, is currently thru-hiking the IAT and posting regular updates on his Facebook page. His comments include his favorite sections, comments on how well blazed, places to...
62 yo female hiker. Starting southbound from the Berkshires abt Sept 9th, hiking for about a month. No ultimate destination in mind. Start out at 8 -10 miles/day, increasing mileage, or not, as is...
I know you posted this more than a year ago but just now seeing it. Did you ever find a hiking buddy? I'm an experienced (but now much older) backpacker looking to do much more hiking now that I'm...
Is this group coming together? I might be able to go as well. I too am older now but hey, we just see more as we walk, right?
Becky
Hi Tklp, I might be interested in joining you for something. I live in Maryland but am retired and able to travel. I'm considerably older so my pace might be a bit slower than yours but I usually...
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I think they saved the restaurant. The article says it hopes to re-open this week, unless there...
Wendelcat and I had a wonderful and successful thru-hike of the LHHT, finishing two days ago. I hate threads that just drop and you never know if the posters did what they said they were going to...
Well, it's all come together. The pack is sitting by the door as ready as I am to get on the LHHT. Wendelcat and I start hiking Monday! Looking forward to spending some time in the mountains.
Thanks, Anne. I got it and sent you the itinerary via email. Looking forward to having some company on the LHT.
Becky
I'm planning to stay at shelters; however, I've been known to pitch a tent in a shelter to keep the mice/snakes off me. Haven't decided yet on whether to carry a tent or not, but I always carry at...
Older, female, experienced hiker planning a leisurely thru-hike of the 70-mile LHT 9/19 - 9/28. Averaging 8 mile days with a Zero Day at Kooser State Park on 9/24. Would love a hiking companion but...
Older, female, experienced hiker planning a leisurely thru-hike of the 70-mile LHT 9/19 - 9/28. Averaging 8 mile days with a Zero Day at Kooser State Park on 9/24. Would love a hiking companion but...
It's short notice, I know, but a business trip suddenly popped up, so I'll be driving from DC to Buena Vista, VA (Rt 60 road crossing) Sunday 7/31. Will parallel the trail all the way. Tentatively...
For the next several weeks, my job has me driving between Front Royal and the DC area.
I can give a ride from DC to Front Royal early on Monday mornings. And back to DC on Friday evenings. (The...