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  1. It says under Posting Permissions at the bottom...

    It says under Posting Permissions at the bottom of the page, “You may not edit your posts”. Is it only posts you started?
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  2. How? Here is a screenshot of a post I just made....

    How? Here is a screenshot of a post I just made. What do I click to edit it?50378
  3. Thread: Where to go

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    You could pick and choose nice sections of the...

    You could pick and choose nice sections of the Florida Trail. I haven’t hiked it but I’m sure other could make some suggestions.
  4. Congratulations on finishing the Pinhoti!!...

    Congratulations on finishing the Pinhoti!! Enjoyed your final report and your reports throughout.

    Planning to do the Foothills in one go? At your pace you could do it in 4 days.
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    In addition to what Gambit said.. Any stretch...

    In addition to what Gambit said..
    Any stretch that includes:
    Max Patch
    Beauty Spot
    Little/Big Hump Mountain
    Laurel Falls

    I really loved the Smokies personally.
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    Likely highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s/50. ...

    Likely highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s/50. You might get some awesome, primo days in the 70s in October. Depending on your pace it could cool off towards the end of your hike…or not :) Enjoy,...
  7. Thread: 2024 Goals

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    Nah, you good! This is about 2024 only, yours was...

    Nah, you good! This is about 2024 only, yours was about the general “near future”..
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    You and I have a very similar style as what I...

    You and I have a very similar style as what I will call “goal-oriented” hikers! Nice thread.

    Here’s what I would like to complete in the next SEVERAL years (while I also work my way up the AT, I’m...
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    This stretch was probably my favorite section of...

    This stretch was probably my favorite section of the whole Pinhoti, the next section you’re going to do is sweet too

    I’m with you on the roadwalk/purist mentality. A lot of folks on FB skip the...
  10. Thread: 2024 Goals

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    Oh, and as always and probably most importantly,...

    Oh, and as always and probably most importantly, don’t let two “open” weekends pass without at least going on a big day hike :)
  11. Thread: 2024 Goals

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    2024 Goals

    Well I’m a tad late with this thread, but close enough. Been a few years since I did one of those, thought it may could spark some good discussion.

    What are y’all’s backpacking/hiking-related...
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    Enjoyed the report, Tipi. I’ll be up in the same...

    Enjoyed the report, Tipi. I’ll be up in the same area doing a little base-camping and hiking for a few days next month.
  13. Good stuff, Gambit. Enjoyed the report.

    Good stuff, Gambit. Enjoyed the report.
  14. Thread: Into Winter

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    I love hiking and backpacking in the winter for a...

    I love hiking and backpacking in the winter for a lot of the same reasons as other folks..Leaves are down so you get expansive, constant views that aren’t normally there, and you generally get the...
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    Feet-wet water crossings are rare on the AT. If...

    Feet-wet water crossings are rare on the AT. If you want to carry another pair of shoes there are lighter options than Chacos (knockoff brand “Crocs” are popular but there are lots of options)....
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    The Xmid is considered a doublewall, FYI. The...

    The Xmid is considered a doublewall, FYI. The standard model has a mesh inner, but there is a model with a solid inner. For the AT and the majority of use cases I would recommend the mesh inner. The...
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    I don’t get your question :-?

    I don’t get your question :-?
  18. Thread: The Barn

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    Agreed. I sure hope they don’t ruin Doll Flats...

    Agreed. I sure hope they don’t ruin Doll Flats with an unnecessary shelter.
  19. Sadly, the high points in GA, NC, SC, and TN are...

    Sadly, the high points in GA, NC, SC, and TN are all road-accessible and thus don’t have much luster.

    I am working on bagging all 32 4000 foot peaks in GA - you don’t hear people talk about it...
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    “The Forest Service said in the release the pit...

    “The Forest Service said in the release the pit privy will remain but may be improved for future use” and “a bench may be installed near the shelter footprint”.
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    [QUOTE=tndude;2303293] I can PM you, I don’t...

    I can PM you, I don’t really wanna direct folks away from this site to FB with a public link.
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    It’s been town down, saw a video on FB. Glad...

    It’s been town down, saw a video on FB.

    Glad to see this at the end of the article:
    “The Forest Service said in the release the pit privy will remain but may be improved for future use” and “a...
  23. Early August. Would put you at HF around mid...

    Early August. Would put you at HF around mid October based on your expected pace. Driest time of the year and before the weather turns.
  24. Should have specified I use an InReach Mini first...

    Should have specified I use an InReach Mini first gen. I would buy again (the newer version) if I needed to but I am hoping before that day comes my phone will have GPS capability.
  25. I use an InReach mini for sending check-ins back...

    I use an InReach mini for sending check-ins back home and in case of emergency. Never had an issue getting a message sent out and I am frequently sending from heavy tree cover. Battery has always...
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