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Did a couple days in SNP. Ended today (4/27) at Big Meadows. Ran into: Forget-Me-Not, Tilikum, Zebra, Beast, Gizmo, Raven Cloud, Frog Monkey, Skinny D, Bulls-eye, Oogie Boogie, Tenacity, and a few...

I used my micro-spikes in the Smokies last year. They were a god send at the time. The down side is that I carried them for a long time before and after their one good use. I could have done the...

Awesome Loop! Have Fun!

IMHO, your boot/shoe choice is the most important decision of your pre-hike planning. I just completed a thru hike of the trail on July 25 this year. I am a certified boot fitter and a former...

We started Feb 16 this year and the weather in February ended up being some of the best we hiked in on the whole trail. Temps in the days were generally in the 50's and the nights around freezing. ...

Hey Face,
Great read! Thanks for posting your blog.

Leaving for the trail tomorrow!:D We'll start hiking on Wednesday!

As a parent of an 18 year old doing the AT, I would be happy to talk to your
P's if you think it would help. Just PM me.

I have a Spot 2 and have had no problems with customer service. I did have to contact them, and they solved my issue right away.

The device it's self works exactly like they claim. I got it to...

My daughter is doing this year exactly what you are planning next year. She finishes high school on Jan 14 and we are leaving to hike the trail Feb 16. We're leaving early so we can be sure and...

Once because of extremely hurried last minute packing, I carried 3 D-cell batteries and I of course had nothing that needed D-cell batteries. Also on the same trip, I carried a tire pressure gauge,...

Kevlar boot laces will last much longer. They are also much stiffer than regular laces, so they can make it more difficult to get a tight fit on your boots. All the Kevlar cord I have seen still...

IMO seal the seams before you spray. Use Seam Grip, by far the best seam sealer. Take your time and be sure to let it dry completely before you pack the tent away. I sealed the seams on my pack,...

We are in the western burbs. Starting Feb 16 at Springer.

I would agree! No stopping the Juggernaut!

My daughter and I are planning a Feb 16 start. We have to be done by the end of July so she can get ready for college. She is graduating high school a semester early to hike the trail. Pretty darn...

My daughter is graduating high school in January and we are planning on leaving in Feb to hike the AT. You are welcome to join us.

Updated Start Date: 2/16/2010:)

Trail Name - Don't know yet
Direction - NOBO
Start end of Feb or early March
Approach trail - maybe

Hiking with my daughter who is graduating high school early to walk the trail.