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Far Out app allows you to zoom in on a stretch and see those figures.

Considering meeting up for an overnight with a 2023 AT Tramily member this summer (2024) and wanting to start working on finishing my NET section hike.
Is there a 12-18 mile stretch in CT that...

Smoky views. Dry sore throat from deep breathing while climbing some peaks in the hmw.

We’re heading out — and it looks like it’s going to be a rainy week.
Just how hairy are the cords in the 100 mile? Will this rain make crossings impossible? What should we expect?

Oh, I always poop first, dig second. I always have a bit of urgency or at least “now or never” to my need to go, so it’s hard enough to get to a good spot in the woods.
I like the idea of raincoat...

Used to hike this section regularly. Got dropped off in the afore mentioned business driveway but never left a car there.

That surprises me! I’ve hiked the greylock range frequently so I assumed towns like North Adams where the trail goes through are common. Potentially you could hitch a ride to the store at the...

Just ordered the ZPacks one. Hoping it holds up!

Doesn’t that cause problems with leaving you with wet sleeping gear?
I’m looking into umbrella. I use a trash compactor bag in my pack but not a cover.
I don’t mind the stink but don’t feel like...

I have lots of experience with car camping and am great at managing wet conditions in that context.
I have a few specific worries as I just did my first 2 day practice in the rain.
I got pretty...

If you get off the trail as it enters a town (to restock, sleep, etc), do you get a ride back to where it entered the town and begin your hike walking through the town, or do you get dropped off...

I tried out xerodrops but have very high arches so it was terrible. Went back to my trusty Keenes (non waterproof) and I couldn’t be happier. They are comfortable for my arches, big toe box, sturdy...

I keep seeing ultralighters list their first aid kits and there’s no real first aid supplies! Just some alcohol swabs, painkillers, and something for blisters. I would be very concerned being out in...

Side sleeper here! Inflating it slightly less helped a lot!

The section from 32 to 78 was mostly pretty rough, with sections with blazes but no path or trail. Everything just looked like any other spot in the woods. Not even what I would call a deer trail. ...

This is the NET but I know trail maintenance is hard work and I have so much respect for those who do it.
What stuck out to me wasn’t just the tree fall, but the sections where there was no...

Just hiked royalston to Northfield and there were multiple sections where there was so much tree fall it was unpassable. Other sections where I could find a discernible trail despite being well...

I could only find tips on lacing hiking boots whereas I wear shoes or trail runners. Boots bother my ankles and just feel too heavy and clumsy.

I’m having so many foot issues! Metatarsal pain got...

Bugs are out today!

Thank you! We ended up postponing due to snow storm. Planning to do half of MA this weekend in 4 days Royalston to Shutesbury.

Thank you for all these ideas!
We have been getting out on some practice day hikes. Southern ma is close to snow-free so that’s where we’ve been going. 4-6 mile hikes at a time with Around 35 pounds...

Would love to see conversation around this topic.
Specifically I had Lyme disease pretty bad as a teen and continue to have sporadic pain, sometimes very bad. I have weak joints which makes this...

Just did some hiking on the Mt. Holyoke range - I can imagine in the summer the puds but without leaves there was just constant gorgeous views! Highly recommend an off season hike there.

Thank you for all the ideas!

All great points. All things I’ve already considered. The amount a scale might be “off” would surprise me as a 10 pound difference. I will test out a know weight item. I’ve used a person scale to...