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  1. The odds - well in that case I have a free filght...

    The odds - well in that case I have a free filght from NY. From what I have heard only 20% make it all the way - Planning for success brings success.
  2. Please help had transportation from Maine to Georgia -- now gone

    Had a ticket voucher on an airline that only flies out west, the closest that airline could get me is to New York. If I booked a plane ticket right now it would be $100, but that ticket would incur...
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    Teaching the value of the outdoors is what gave...

    Teaching the value of the outdoors is what gave us Central Park and kept most of the AT "wilderness". Showing others the beauty, the payoffs; of that burn you feel going up but the great view at the...
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    Looked into it and there is actually a school...

    Looked into it and there is actually a school that does offer credit for hiking the AT in conjuction with a study field: i.e. watershed study, photography, etc. Called the department chair and you...
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    Proposal for Class Credit of AT Thru-Hike

    Used to be a guide, bought (and was ready to go) all the gear for a NOBO thru hike for last year. Now I am putting together a proposal to present to a Leisure Studies program faculty panel at a...
  6. Thread: solar charger?

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    Looking at many solar chargers last year. I got...

    Looking at many solar chargers last year. I got an extra battery for the phone, and contemplating the energi to go instant charger. Cell Phone is critical due to family and sons wanting updates.
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    starting late February or early March

    starting late February or early March
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    This is pure.

    This is pure.
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    At his point just want to start hiking don't know...

    At his point just want to start hiking don't know whether to go NOBO or SOBO. Starting at I-40 sounds like a good bet. June sounds good as well. Keep me in the loop guys.
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    My phone I just picked up was the HTC Inspire. ...

    My phone I just picked up was the HTC Inspire. Simply put the most of the apps are unneccessary but many of the apps really do help out on the trail. Check it out....
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    got a pathfinder it's great. been using it for...

    got a pathfinder it's great. been using it for years
    http://www.amazon.com/Casio-PAW1300-1V-Pathfinder-Multi-Band-Atomic/dp/B000WCOBJW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=watches&qid=1304826444&sr=1-1
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    Anyone in Same Boat

    ;)

    My wife and I are going on 11 years of marriage. Compromise is key, my wife knew going in that I hiked. Now here comes the clincher I decided to go this spring for a thru-hike (class of 2011)....
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    Contacts?? Extended wear or did you take them...

    Contacts?? Extended wear or did you take them out daily?
  14. Thread: Amtrak Question

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    Took Amtrak from Seattle to Los Angeles, then LA...

    Took Amtrak from Seattle to Los Angeles, then LA to Miami, from Miami to Boston with stops in the major cities, Boston to Denver, Denver back to Seattle. Also Amtrak to Banff. The train is fine -...
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    Hiked through Death Valley and Joshua Tree after...

    Hiked through Death Valley and Joshua Tree after flying across the US. Just declare what you are taking and check in the bag. I believe they charge now for the large plastic bags you can stuff your...
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    Well said, the planning is already intense. With...

    Well said, the planning is already intense. With the food drops being key-spend the money on new AT maps.
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    Poll: NOBO Winter Pack

    Just picked up the Atmos 65 today. Aether just didn't cut it - wasn't comfortable enough. Love the open back of the Atmos. Size and weight difference is minimal.
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    Starting in February

    Yea I'm in for starting in Springer January/February. The earlier the better for me.
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    Starting NOBO late January early February

    Tore my meniscus as well. First doctor said surgery. Got a second opinion - turns out do not need surgery. Been doing the physical therapy. My doctor has given me the green light, and I am...
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    Nobos starting in February 2011

    Love the cold and winter - something about the snow. Thinking of starting in January/February. See quite a few posts for February any starters in January? March start is too late for me.
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    Poll: Thanks Spokes, Ski New Mexico, and Rick 500. ...

    Thanks Spokes, Ski New Mexico, and Rick 500. Guess the real question is how much snow gear do you need to hike the AT in the winter months January/February? Snowshoes and gaiters enough?
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    Independent Study

    When I was in college I spent a semester in Florence, wrote a paper on how the Medici's impacted the Renaissance - then traveled around Europe by rail. Find a professor that will give you credits...
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    Poll: Osprey Atmos 50 vs. Aether 60

    Been using the Atmos 50 (53 liters cap. at 3 lbs. 10 oz., rated load range 30 to 40 lbs.) since moving to Georgia and love it. Grew up in Washington State and having the Arc'Teryx Bora 70, I could...
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