NOBO 2006 Thru Hiker Roster

[Marta]

I keep waiting for some more SOBOs to show up on the master list. I know we're a breed apart but...

[ADKSara]

Finally, after following Whiteblaze since February 2005 I have decided it's time to join in the fun! First of all I want to thank everyone who contributes to this amazing community. I've learned so much over the course of the last eight months and couldn't have progressed in my planning without it.

Sara --- 28 NY
Darrel --- 27 NY
Chela --- 4 1/2 year old chocolate lab NY
Start Date --- 4/1/06
miles per day --- 10-15 (more when possible, less when necessary)
zero days --- 1 out of 7-10 days
Finish Line --- Some time in September
Why --- Hiking is our passion. It has brought us together as a couple and it keeps us sane! Life is too short and precious to put off our dreams any longer. We are taking the plunge, selling the house and quitting our jobs!

[papabear]

Papabear
# in party: 1
Male 34, Burbank, CA
Start date: Jan 01, 2006
Looking forward to cold weather and snow
ETA Katahdin: 150 days approx. (no later)

[KS_Rockstar]

mike mcgowan (KS_Rockstar) age 31
start date early june
# in party 1
miles per day 40 (im hoping to set the record for fastest un-aided through hike)
off day none
why: peter palmer did it in 48 days in 1999 but that was aided (doesnt count in my book). even if im not trying to go fast, im gonna finish in around 60 days so i figured i might as well push a bit and see if i can set a record.

ps, does anybody know an exact number of days for the fastest un-aided south to north???

[stargate]

NOBO 2006

Number in Party-- 5
Melissa-- 35
Brad-- 15
Kasey-- 14
Brittney-- 10
Heidi-- 6 (American Eskimo)

Start Date-- Hoping for middle of May
End Date-- when we finish
Time on Trail-- as long as needed

Days off --as needed
Miles per day-- 10 to start up to 15

It's a dream, and because we can try. We may not finish but we hope to have the chance to try.

[Dedalus]

I've been thinking about the trail for quite a while now and if I'm going to commit, I need to commit to now. Is there anyone going NOBO from the Missoula, MT area?
Dedalus

[Chim Chim]

Chim Chim - Female, 27, CO
Start - Mid March
# in Party: Going solo so far. I hope to find a buddy or two along the way.
Miles/day: as far as my feet will take me.
Off days: when in need, and a few days for a wedding mid summer.
ETA Katahdin: Say mid August?
Reason: Because dreaming is never enough.

[april2006]

April (my real name - no trail name yet) - F, 26, WV

Start date: April 2

# in party: 1

Miles per day: 5-20 (planning on starting slow, increasing distance as I feel ready)

Off days: 6 zeros planned (I'm on a budget), have other hostel stays and town stops planned as well, just not overnight.

ETA Katahdin: Anytime mid-september to early october

Reason: Always wanted to hike the trail. Going through at major transition in my life right now and the time just seems right.

[Poolerbears]

Starting: February 14, 2006
Number in Party: 2 plus one Stuffed (don't tell him) Dog
Milage per day: Whatever feels good at the time - avg usually 12-15 miles
Number of days on trail: 4-6 months (smelling the roses & other hikers)

Returning to Springer after completing 1400 miles in 2003 - this is Part Dur


Good Luck to the class of 2006

[PHorrorshow]

Pat - female 47 PA
Start Date - Mid March
# in party - 1 but looking for more
miles/day - 10 in the beginning 15 to 20 later


Can't wait to start

[Patriot]

Starting February 1ST
Patriot age 54 male
NOBO

[Grinds]

Grinds - 24, male
Party: Possibly 2 (otherwise solo)
From: Chicago, IL
Start date: Mid-March
Miles/Day- Early 8-10 Overall avg 15
Off Day - Whenever needed
ETA Katahdin - Mid Sept.
Reasons: It's always been a dream for me. I'm not sure if it's the right thing to do, now that I have a decent job, but what the hell, I'll take my chances. I'd rather survive by working for food anyway. Most importantly though, it's something for myself that I think people truly need. After spending a week in Virginia this year, I'm more excited than ever. Anyone from Chi-Town going?

[SSchroeder]

Sarah - female 23 (with 3 year old dog Sammy)
Start date: March 11th
# in party: 2
Miles per day: 15-20
Off Day: 1 day per week
ETA: Katadin, mid to late Sept.
Reason: Sibling rivalry, I have to get past my brothers stopping point.

[Jerry Lutgen]

Cookie - male, 62, Tx
Start Date: March 1
# in party: Me
Miles/Day: Whatever it takes
Off Days: 1 day every week or two
ETA Katadin: Sept
Reason: A dream and a challange

[lilmountaingirl]

T-minus 6 months!

Kim (trail name hasn't found me yet) female, 32, NJ
Start Date: April 15th for the Approach Trail, April 16th on the AT (Happy Birthday to me!)
# in party: 3 (me, myself and I)
Miles/Day: First 2 weeks, 8-12 but AVG 17-20+
Off Days: When I need one
ETA Katahdin: September
Reason: Time to cross the last of 4 off my original "Things to Do Before I Die" list that I wrote when I was 6. (of course, now I have a new and much longer list...) There is no "someday", right?

Trail Journal: www.trailjournals.com/kimberly

Can't wait to see y'all out there! Of course...looks like I will be chasing most of you down since I seem to be starting later than most.

[Conductor]

Start: 15 March
# in Party: 1
Miles/Day: depends on the day
Off Days: depends on the opportunity
ETA Katahdin: August
Reason: I have a list, not just in my head, but written down of things to do before I venture into the world beyond. Most of the things on the list are crossed off, but not all of them. I have yet to sail across an ocean (wife ain't too cool with dat ) and I have yet to hike the AT (wife's cool with dat .)

www.trailjournals.com/Conductor

[casanoah]

Noah - male, 18, NY
Start date: late March NOBO
Miles/day: 20+
Off day: n/a
ETA Katahdin: 3+ months
Reason: why do fish swim?

[slowpoke]

mike/26

mpd/15+
start date/feb,12
good luck to everyone who is hiking next year

[WhoAh]

WhoAh - male, old, Central Fl
Start date: April 2
Just section hiking from Springer to however far I can get in 10 - 12 days
Miles/day: whatever feels good
Off day: n/a
ETA Katahdin: not for awhile, unfortunately.....
Reason: like everyone else - 'cause we love it

[Trooper347]

Trooper - Male, 35, Florida
Start Date - Mid March NoBo
# In Party - Solo
Miles Per Day - 8 to 20??? We'll see lol
Off Day - as needed
ETA Katahdin - When i get there, will HMOH
Reason - Whether to find myself, or lose myself, I do not know. I live with my brother that is paralyzed from the chest down, and have a healthy view on how short and hard life can be. I guess the most I can hope from my attempt is a revitalization of my life, and thru me, my brothers life as well.