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    Upcoming Trail Magic

    NOBO's - put this on your calendar. Major trail magic at Fontana Dam in the parking lot (just up from the Fontana Hilton) on Saturday, April 22. 30+ members of the Great Smokies Hiking and Adventure...
  2. 2 Night Smokies Hike March 13 - Cades Cove to the Tunnel to Nowhere

    We have a 2 night 3 day 40 miler planned for March 13/14/15 if any 2015 AT thru hikers in the Knoxville area would like to go. Gregory Ridge/Cades Cove to AT to Lost Cove, then down Lakeshore to the...
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    Mucho Gracias, sir. Very helpful.

    Mucho Gracias, sir. Very helpful.
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    Excellent, Thank you, sir.

    Excellent, Thank you, sir.
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    Best 5-10 Maildrop locations

    Vets, section hikers. I am doing a NOBO thru hike this year and would like to keep my mail drops to a minimum, and plan to buy most of my provisions along the trail. This being the case, I hear that...
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    Phone Cases on thru hike

    Ok all you veterans, I've been doing several overnighters and plenty of day hikes (over 600 miles in the Smokies this year), and usually take my phone (iPhone 6) with a rudimentary case and a ziplock...
  7. Caldera Keg System vs Jet Boil Sol for thru hike -

    Leaving NOBO first week in April. Any suggestions - should I use the Jetboil to Damascus and the Alcohol later. Any suggestions appreciated.
  8. Caldera Keg System vs Jet Boil Sol for thru hike -

    Any suggestions - ?Jetboil during cold months/Alcohol stove later? Starting first week of April. Please be brutally honest :-)
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    Tent/Shelter Question

    Serious tent question here. I start NOBO the first week of April, and still have not settled my shelter. I would like input from experienced past AT thru hikers, or other long distance AT hikers. I...
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    Listerene 8.5 ounce bottle works great too.

    Listerene 8.5 ounce bottle works great too.
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    Get the Podcasts App and then get Serial (it is a...

    Get the Podcasts App and then get Serial (it is a NPR product) - it is 12 part series that is amazing and free. I have had an Audible.com account for years and it is amazing. I have War and Peace,...
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    OMG Jim ... I have no words.

    OMG Jim ... I have no words.
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    I ditto Red-dog. I made a cozy out of Reflectix,...

    I ditto Red-dog. I made a cozy out of Reflectix, and use the zip lock freezer bags. Sometimes you need to let it rehydrate for longer than 10 minutes, but it usually comes out fine. Regular oatmeal...
  14. Hey Skye15. I'm in the process of trying to hike...

    Hey Skye15. I'm in the process of trying to hike all of the Smokies trails in preparation, and am close to the 600 mark of the 791 miles of trails and I know we are going to do a 2 night traverse of...
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    Thanks for all the great information. I did...

    Thanks for all the great information. I did follow Redbeard, and saw his review. I think he is from my neck of the woods! I'm gonna keep monitoring things, but will probably get a Solo Plus in...
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    Thanks - I have several of the stuff sacks and...

    Thanks - I have several of the stuff sacks and the food bag - one of my favorite pieces of equipment. Also have some of the repair tape. Any particular reason you chose the Hexamid Twin over the Solo...
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    Cuben Fiber Queries

    Does anyone have any longer term experience with any of the Z Packs equipment, specifically the Cuben Fiber back packs and tents? I am thru hiking in 2015 NOBO, and would like some feedback since...
  18. Class of '15 Training Hikes Great Smoky Mountain Park Area

    I'm planning a 2015 thru hike starting around April 1 and live about 45 minutes from the GSMNP. I have been doing a lot of 15 - 20 mile day loops, and have put away close to 175 miles since late...
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    Hey Guys and Gals, I'm starting around April...

    Hey Guys and Gals,

    I'm starting around April 1, and don't have a trail name as of yet. I do live about 45 min from the GSMNP, and have started doing a lot of hiking there in prep for my 2015 thru...
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    I'm a physician and planning on a 2015 thru hike....

    I'm a physician and planning on a 2015 thru hike. I suspect you will not need the Victoza if you are a type II on the hike, especially if your HBA1c is that good. You will loose weight and build...
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