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The spreadsheet is ready for viewing. Follow this link: https://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/2008/2021.htm The link is also available on the homepage. You can also find it from the left pane on...

2020 was a lost year for many hikers, hopefully 2021 will be better. Covid or not, who is hiking next year? (Covid is likely to still be around - be safe.)

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The spreadsheet is ready for viewing. Find it here: Class of 2020. You can also find it from the HomePage, left pane click on 'Appalachian Trail', then click on 'WhiteBlaze thru hikers (AT)', then...

This just came across Twitter: http://appalachiantrail.org/home/community/news/2019/09/04/overmountain-shelter-closed-until-further-notice-due-to-structural-damage

The Barn is closed until further...

Who is ready to go for a hike ... in 2020? Make it official now!

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I believe elevation is a problem for the moldering privies. We typically just move this one every several years.

I missed our last Partnership meeting due to being down at Springer, but I don't...

Another good time down at Springer Mountain this year. Some stats:

354 hikers currently on their way to ME (104 started from FS42)
316 hikers hiking to destinations between GA and ME (152...

I would plan between 12-15 mpd. If you can do more per day then you might be able to shave off a day. If I recall I planned 8 days to get to Breck but did it in 7. If you haven't already, get the...

Over 50 on the spreadsheet, so far. I am sure everyone is busy making their preps. If you haven't found the spreadsheet yet, here it is: Class of 2019

You can also find it from the Homepage,...

We did some work on the retaining wall by the sleeping platforms. If I remember we added some logs.

I'll try to keep everyone updated as I learn things.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

Yeah, that is me. I don't believe funds are an issue. Inspections have been made but a resolution has not yet been decided as I mentioned already. Yes, it is an icon and many, many, many hikers...

hmmmm ... very interesting ... I'd like to know who posted what on Instagram.

The Barn is leaning and in need of repair or possible destruction. No decisions have been made at this point, but it...

Wow! Has a year gone by already. I'm sure many of next years hikers are itching to hit the trail now. Just be patient, only a few more months ...

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They've been encouraging hikers to hike the approach trail. As mentioned, I saw a lower percentage start via FS42 than in years past. Plus February had pretty good weather.

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You're Welcome, 4shot. I always enjoy going down there.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

Some stats from this year:

441 hikers currently on their way to ME with 148 starting from FS42 (34% - I think the lower % might be because ATC has been encouraging to start from the Approach...

Over 100 on the spreadsheet! Check it out here. Good Luck and Have Fun .... many will be starting soon!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

some observations
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The spreadsheet is available for viewing now: https://whiteblaze.net/forum/2018thruhikers.php

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You've been planning and planning and planning ... now it is time to make it official! (Section hikers can sign-up also!)

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The following hikers are scheduled to begin hiking on Saturday (4/22/17):
Fxdgear23 (PCT)
GolfHiker
wkmays

24 Apr:
Tai Chi Guy

28 Apr:
Scalf3

Best bang for the buck might not be good quality gear (and probably not lightweight...). Suggest going to TrailDays next month in Damascus, VA. Lots of gear vendors will be plying their wares. ...

The following hikers should have already started hiking on Monday (4/10/17):
dlgartner
Longknife

11 Apr:
Christoph

12 Apr:
skinnbones

They definitely work hard! Thanks!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

It was great to meet you too!

Sorry you got sick. Being sick on the trail is not fun ... get well soon!

See you on the trail,
mt squid

Very interesting...I hadn't even compared the numbers. Quite the contrast indeed! Thanks for the comparison.

See you on the trail,
mt squid