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If you filed an income tax return you could use that to show your income for last year. Even though you don't owe any federal income tax you can still file a return as long as you show some income. ...

Ask your current employer about keeping your current insurance (Cobra, they will know) You will have to pay 100% of the cost, but that is usually the best option. You can also try the health...

I agree with the overall consensus that this is not practical. If you have a large group it might be feasible to work by having the strongest member go across with a rope. Even that is a problem.
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Rivers will be running high this year. Is is feasible to take a rope or webbing to assist crossing? How wide are the crossings?

Thanks,

Al

I have lived in New Mexico for the past 44 years and do a lot of hiking.

Your schedule sounds great. Crowds will be less than you will have in the Appalachians, which I have hiked. The exception...

I understand what you are saying. I have gone through the Hubba Hubba, Tarptent Rainbow and Notch, while doing the AT and CT.

I have found that I prefer a semi-freestanding double wall tent and...

Perfect, I have a zero day scheduled for July 4th and have reservations at Hikers Paradise.

IMHO you need more exercise as you get older, not less. However, we need to reduce the intensity in order to avoid getting injured. So lower weights, reduce the speed work etc, but increase the time....

I grew up in SoCal and have hiked the mountains there. If you start early it is very possible that you will bet hit with snow. However, it varies a lot from year to year.

I plan on starting in...

Looks great. You might want to add a compass, map, and a knife or better a small leatherman.

I grew up in SoCal and it can get pretty cold in the mountains. You might want an extra layer on top.

I think you did the right thing. This guy was not ready and was a potential danger to himself and possibly others. It made much more sense to bail when he did, and hopefully come back better...

AT, PCT, CDT
Blondes, Redheads, Brunettes
Any reason why I can't love them all?

I have lived in Southern NM for 40 years and hiked a lot of it. We are in the middle of the worst drought in 100 years.

The good news is that July is when we have our "Monsoon" season with the...

I have lived in southern NM for the last 40 years so I understand the problem. For the desert areas I like the Merrill Ventilator Mid. It breaths fairly well.

For the Gila or Sacramento...

Coosa,

I am heading north from Harper's Ferry on May 16th and hope to see you along the way. I turn 70 May 10th and finished the southern half last year. I liked your comments.

Mainly, it is...

I live in southern NM and I would suggest that you consider taking the Steripen with you and using a bandana or sock or something to filter it.

We are in our third year of a drought and things...

I like freeze dried fruit.
Target has some nice, very lightweight packaged freeze dried fruit in their nut section. I put some in warm water while I am eating dinner. I like a little sugar on the...

I have done Springer to Harper's Ferry with this pack and love it. However, it has a lot of bells and whistles to get used to. I second using a smaller Camelbak to be able to drink while hiking. I...

There will be others starting out about the same time from Harper's Ferry. Just go at your own pace.
I will be starting NOBO on May 18th. Hope to see you on the trail.

I find it easier to just UPS my entire pack ahead and not deal with airlines. I am also afraid that they might lose it.

I think your best bet is to wait until you have a nero or zero in town. It is hard to keep with financial news on the trail do to lack of reception. When I do a long hike I make sure that I have an...

I suggest that you consider Gila National Forest in SW New Mexico in March. The weather can be pretty variable with snow possible, especially at the higher elevations. Lots of variety.
As...

I am both a runner (over 25 marathons) and like to hike. From a training point of view they do conflict. IMHO the running will help a lot with the JMT, but the hike is going to result in a slower...

I agree with you 10K. The rain pants work well if it gets cold. They are also great while doing laundry and as town pants. I like pants with a full zipper. like the Marmot precip, so that I can...

It is a great pack. I do not think it is overkill for a thru hike.