Search:

I ditched my convertible pants after day 1 and wore the same pair of light weight running shorts all the way to katahdin. Just wear your long underwater under them in the colder months. Never had a...

I used the smd skyscape trekker on my thru hike this year and it was perfect. I seam sealed it before I left. Never had any leaks, rips, tears, etc. highly recommend!

You can always buy the MLB app on your phone and listen to games that way (as long as you have cell signal)

i have seen a lot of traffic to my blog from here and thought I would post some of the resources I have found helpful over the last year to help you all as you begin planning your incredible journey....

I am far from 65 lbs but after weighing my clothes I thought I could cut back. Do I really need a synetic coat and fleece or could I cut the fleece out?

Same boat. Only working 3 days a week to kill all my unused vacation time so a lot of extra time to spare before my hike (which also begins the 12th)!

Here is my clothing list for beginning my thru hike next month. Seems like a lot and would love some feedback. Thanks.

Clothing System (Packed) Total 5.9 lbs
Shoes camp shoes
Socks 2 pairs...

I went last month...it's a good clinic

I just ordered one of these. Good and light and gets the job done.http://www.geartrade.com/item/211831

I made a makeshift gravity filter using a Nalgene 96oz collapsible canteen and hooking a water bladder hose to the lid-hooked to the sawyer 3-way inline, and then to my water bladder. Problem I found...

Different podcasts with some music mixed in

I was very honest with my boss and just let him know that even though I loved my job, I was very passionate about hiking the trail and that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I just...

Sorry..link ran into comment. http://walkforh2o.blogspot.com

http://walkforh2o/blogspot.comThis is my blog I just started for my 2012 thru

Should have said rehirable, not reliable

So back in may I originally posted the question about quitting my job to hike the at. I just had the conversation with my boss yesterday and it went really well. I will have to quit because the...

Great photos- noticed one of them was tagged with papa smurf. Is that the same Papa Smurf that is in question by the FBI?

Saralin- what part of ky are you all from?

[QUOTE=SaraLin;1196988]Possible trail names: Fast Poke (if i continue to live up to it); or Mace Face / Boyfriend's possibles: Shutterbug; Threat

I am planning on a march 10 start date depending on weather, which should let me finish by the end of August. I will be hiking for Active Water, which provides clean drinking water to villages in...

Plus the most important thing I forgot about deep creek... You can rent tubes and tube down the creek. It's the only cure for those hot summer days!

Yeah that loop was exactly what I was planning on doing, along with hitting the bone valley trail while en route. It is a lot of mileage to cover solo so i have a backup plan with several shorter...

You can always keep in touch with your friends on Facebook. Get your life and marriage straightened out first and foremost. Then the priorities can begin to take shape and fall in place. I can't...

I am looking to start the same time and would be willing to join up in a group as well. Was planning April 1 but may push sooner to mid march to be done by mid September for wedding I will be in.

Looking to do around 45 miles through the southern section of the Smokies along Fontana Lake starting in Bryson City Tuesday the 2nd-Friday the 5th. Have done overnights by myself but a little...