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  1. I think Colter hit the nail on the head. When I...

    I think Colter hit the nail on the head. When I thought about quitting, I had to remind myself that 1. this was something I always wanted to do and 2. I would probably just come back next year and...
  2. I was not going to hitch on my thru, that lasted...

    I was not going to hitch on my thru, that lasted about 2 days
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    What nobody mentioned whoopee pies? One of the...

    What nobody mentioned whoopee pies? One of the highlights of new England cuisine.
  4. worked fine for me, completed survey

    worked fine for me, completed survey
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    I camped out in most of Maine also. Sometimes it...

    I camped out in most of Maine also. Sometimes it took a little while to find a decent flat spot but it was always doable.
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    I carried an old Kelty redcloud on my thru....

    I carried an old Kelty redcloud on my thru. Sometimes it was nice having the big pack, like after I got hungry.
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    Most folks fall quite a few times on a thru....

    Most folks fall quite a few times on a thru. Daily in some sections.
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    It was worth it for me. I even hiked in them some...

    It was worth it for me. I even hiked in them some when boots were giving me problems.
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    What did you do for food for 5 days?

    What did you do for food for 5 days?
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    East to west it's much shorter.

    East to west it's much shorter.
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    While the afternoon thunderstorm is the norm,...

    While the afternoon thunderstorm is the norm, don't count on it. I've spent most of the day in rain near Silverton. And last year it just kept raining. A friend had to end his hike early for lack of...
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    Poll: We put in switchbacks on Pond Mtn. at Hardcore...

    We put in switchbacks on Pond Mtn. at Hardcore 2011. Maintainers are adding them regularly, when it is in the interest of resource protection. That's one of the reasons the trail keeps growing...
  13. Isn't there a REI at the end of the MARTA ride?

    Isn't there a REI at the end of the MARTA ride?
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    No reason you can't do a thru. Just start out...

    No reason you can't do a thru. Just start out slow, really slow. So many people around me got hurt in the first weeks and ended their hikes. I lost 25# by Gatlinburgh and I thought I was eating...
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    Hey Jeryx, don't let the tent platforms scare...

    Hey Jeryx, don't let the tent platforms scare you. I didn't use one til New England and there was always a way to sip a tent peg in the cracks and get setup.
  16. Gatlinburg is just embarrassing to folks who live...

    Gatlinburg is just embarrassing to folks who live in the surrounding area. It's tacky and loud but kind of a hoot to Yankees. Easy in and out, cheap rooms and plenty of food. My only mail drops would...
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    I hiked with a 3person tent on my thru. didn't...

    I hiked with a 3person tent on my thru. didn't regret it.
  18. "able to trap small game" Really? I'm pretty...

    "able to trap small game" Really? I'm pretty sure that would land you in a real mess if you got caught. Besides trapping requires waiting, not really conducive to making miles.
  19. Everyone is worried about an increase in hikers...

    Everyone is worried about an increase in hikers but the truth is 2 things will always limit traffic on the AT. The hills and the fact that you have to walk.
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    Eat when you wake up in the middle of the night....

    Eat when you wake up in the middle of the night. Works for me.
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    I gotta agree with this. Once you start hiking...

    I gotta agree with this. Once you start hiking you will figure it all out, I did. But go ahead and plan anyhow gives you something to do in the meantime.
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    Sierra Designs Clip 3 CD wish they still made...

    Sierra Designs Clip 3 CD wish they still made them. Like a hotel room for 1 person.
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    Definitely. Solo is the way to go.

    Definitely. Solo is the way to go.
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    I hike of course it makes sense to me. Out west...

    I hike of course it makes sense to me. Out west that's still within day trip distance.
  25. It's easy to buy as you go. It really is. I did...

    It's easy to buy as you go. It really is. I did it on my 2011 hike and wouldn't do it any other way.
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