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Depending on how old your son is, you might take Slo's advice. The climb up to the Lodge is by far the most difficult he will experience on the Approach trail. I [almost] ruined a grandson's hiking...

FWIW, the climb up the Ribble is probably steeper/tougher than the AT route, but the AT route is not tough. I really enjoyed this section.

The Ribble trail cuts off about 5 miles but also cuts off 2 of the finest views you will see in this stretch. If you do take the Ribble trail [NOBO] at least turn right when you reach the AT and...

They used to have a trail run on the IMT in the summer. If they still have it, you could count on the trail being cleared of any debris right after they are finished. Just a thought.

A person won't be backpacking too long before he runs into this type of situation and will be glad he has something to actually filter the water.

I agree. I was driving a tow truck in '78 and have some exciting memories. I don't remember the storm of '93 crippling us here in Indiana like it did in Appalachia. Certainly not as bad as '78.

Probably having one is tho.

I had pretty much of the same reaction to Bryson's book, however I did read more of his writings to try to understand where he is coming from. Just served to re-enforce my initial thoughts of his...

You aren't really missing anything....JMO

There is room at the base of the tower to camp but I don't know if it allowed.

Not doing this has caused me to re-hike certain areas later to see what I missed the first time. :(

Here is an excellent account of Handlebar's MST thruhike, telling where/how he camped along with much other info.

https://www.trailjournals.com/journal/entry/368818

I have been experimenting with the "no stove" concept on my latest trips as well with success.
Interesting to see that so many others are doing it. I guess I just assumed that almost everyone...

Reminds me of something Nimblewill Nomad said in his book about halfway thru his epic IAT trek. He quit looking at his elevation profile just so it would always be a surprise to him.
I am the same...

Absolutely worth your time.

Just curious, any idea what the dropout rate for these thrus are on the PCT? If it is anywhere near the AT dropout rate that would mean only 12-15 actually make it? Or am I missing something?

Honestly, no-I don't. I think he lives in Pearisburg, but I know he does shuttle this far.

And if he can't try Don Raines 540-921-7433

I agree. We have had numerous reports on here by the trail maintenance crews of trash bags full of leftover food, trash, etc. they have had to carry out.

I think that is one way they teach in Boy Scouts to light a fire during windy nights.

Wow, that is an interesting story....

Thank you!

Thank you, I meant are the road numbers there, like 1175, 1181, etc. I appreciate the info.

OK I see that it says approx 47 minutes, cool.

Thanks Gambit! Are these roads marked? Any idea how long this particular drive would take?