Anyone else get excited because they thought this was a class on thruhiking?

[La-Luna]

Speaking of which, if anyone wants to form a group and spend a couple nights out on a trail somewhere in prep PM me! Totally flexible and would love to work with people's schedule/ location.

[MN Star]

I totally thought it was a class too! LOL.

I like your prep hike idea, unfortunately I live in MN, but good luck on finding partners!

[George]

in 1978 I took a backpacking class at a community college - it was trendy at the time

[QHShowoman]

REI often offers workshops on planning a thru-hike or long distance backpacking trip.

Also, there are a couple of courses on thru-hiking you can pay to take like:
http://www.appalachiantrailschool.com/
http://www.warrendoyle.com/ATI.html


This is not an endorsement of any of the above...just offering them up for info.

[Hikingmaddie]

im in gainesville too and would be down for a few overnight trips at some point!

[dbright]

CAn't wait to get started with my hike. Winding down with work as I retire in 45 days. Have all my supply boxes ready for my wife to mail to me. A few last minute items to take care of. I start Feb 29th. See you on the trail.

[La-Luna]

You are getting a nice, early start! Well the nicest thing I can say is that I hope it goes so well for you that you don't see me on the trail.

[AtWokman]

I'm down for a prep trip... Approach Trail to Neels gap... Or neels gap to Addis gap. Preferably the latter.

[dervari]

REI often offers workshops on planning a thru-hike or long distance backpacking trip.

Also, there are a couple of courses on thru-hiking you can pay to take like:
http://www.appalachiantrailschool.com/
http://www.warrendoyle.com/ATI.html


This is not an endorsement of any of the above...just offering them up for info.

REI classes are quite expensive. The last I checked it was about $250 for a one night trip

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[Wooobie]

i dont need someone to teach me how to walk. The trail gon take care of you one way or another. That being said when i first saw it i did indeed think it was a course of some sort.

[AlyontheAT2016]

I would love to get together with a group for a shakedown hike. PM me!


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[JustaTouron]

Who needs a class? I watched the outstanding movie a walk in the woods, I am now feel fully prepared fot my thru hike. Movie provides all the info anyone would need. :-)

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[La-Luna]

Now those are some Class A famous last words.

Will PM you immediately!

[MN Star]

CAn't wait to get started with my hike. Winding down with work as I retire in 45 days. Have all my supply boxes ready for my wife to mail to me. A few last minute items to take care of. I start Feb 29th. See you on the trail.

That's so cool to celebrate your retirement that way. Way to go! Enjoy your hike!