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Thanks! A bit more sore this evening but I'll not give up easily!

I never considered that angle. If it comes to that..perhaps it's an option. I did put my pack on and took a short hike for lunch today..went up our "mountain" here on our farm(about 300 ft gain in...

Thanks for the idea on trails JNI64. I live in WV too..southern WV. We're close to the Allegheny Trail and the AT is actually in my county here... I considered trying some close local hikes to see...

Thanks everyone. I guess the "no wheeled vehicles" rule on the AT would definitely be a problem! I guess that option is out then. Well it's an interesting idea for sure but I could also imagine how...

Hi All, It's been a while since I've posted..2014..I had life stuff get in the way of my section hikes and been out of backpacking for a while. I also have developed some back problems resulting from...

Thanks! So down is overkill. I kind of hoped so! I hate being cold though!

I'm headed out this coming week for a section hike from Newfound Gap to Hot Springs, NC. Last time I hiked out there, it was mid October and quite cold so winter gear was good. I'm debating how much...

I was just out about 2 weeks ago in that section. There was plenty of water. The only place it was a bit tricky was Birch Springs Gap and I just had to hollow out a spot in the spring drainage area...

I wanted to add also that I'm going to experiment in making some Paleo friendly high energy bars for myself using dark chocolate and/or honey as a base, almonds, raisins, flax, walnuts, pecans,...

I just saw this thread. My husband and I started on the Paleo Diet back in March. I'd been gluten free for a while due to Celiac but was still packing about 20 lbs more than I wanted. He was over...

I ran into several Sobo's in the Smokies over the weekend when I was up there hiking. I met "Leaf" and three others (young people) whose names I did not get. They are definitely down there. Leaf...

Kind of funny this pic came up when it did. I camped there right at the shelter spot last Friday on my Fontana to Newfound Gap section hike. Here is my little "camp." At the time I did not realize...

Kerosene, Did you notice if Birch Springs Gap campsite had water? That is my first stop. I'm taking a slow poke hike out the first day NOBO. Thanks!

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I'd love to know about the Southern Half if anyone can fill in. :o

I'm hiking the Smokies end of this week through next week starting Fontana to Davinport Gap. How is the water this Fall? I did south of there last Fall and it was very dry. Just wondering so I could...

On a side note...how long will hard boiled eggs keep in cooler/Fall weather? Anyone know?

Interesting topic. I have Celiac Disease...found out in my early 40's...explained why I had IBS for years and years. Anyway, I HAVE to avoid gluten or I am sick as a dog. Even doing a strictly...

Fraser Fir...what I've been told is that technically you are supposed to stay in the shelters. If there is not space, than someone can tent nearby. What I was told by some folks I've talked to is to...

Thanks all. My hike isn't for about a month so hopefully the restrictions will lift. I appreciate the ideas!

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll definitely do Double Springs Gap then! Not sure what to do about Cosby Knob Shelter.

I'm going to hike the Smokies next month and wanted to run my basic itinerary past folks who know this area before I call in my reservations. I had originally planned to do it in 6 days but the 4th...

Fantastic! I was just up trail riding our horses at Grayson Highlands last weekend. My mare kept "telling" me that there might be "lions" behind every big rock and she might have been right! Just...

I have read many of the prepackaged hiking food bags and they almost all contain gluten in some form or another or they are full of heavily processed soy which I really try to avoid. I haven't found...

I thought I'd report that I did hike a short ways in my Merrell gloves over Memorial Day. The rocks were not too bad and I manged that ok, but the mud was the downfall for me. They are very vented...

I wanted to add a book recommendation for anyone with gluten issues. "The Gluten Free Almond Flour cookbook." All I can say is wow...the recipes are incredible and super easy to do. I've made...