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[mountain squid]

The following hikers are scheduled to begin their hikes today (2/21/16):
pflii
Quick_2016

22 Feb:
Goatgas
Options

25 Feb:
WazoAZ

27 Feb:
aka.cyberman

28 Feb:
ixl2survive
Simpson

29 Feb:
dbright
Lonestar1
OCMSgal
Old Hiker
scottpash

Good Luck and Have Fun everyone! If you haven't already, you might also register with ATC: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home...r-registration

Let me know if you've made any changes. Hope the weather cooperates for you! springer mountain weather

See you on the trail,
mt squid

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[Goatgas]

The following hikers are scheduled to begin their hikes today (2/21/16):
pflii
Quick_2016

22 Feb:
Goatgas
Options

25 Feb:
WazoAZ

27 Feb:
aka.cyberman

28 Feb:
ixl2survive
Simpson

29 Feb:
dbright
Lonestar1
OCMSgal
Old Hiker
scottpash

Good Luck and Have Fun everyone! If you haven't already, you might also register with ATC: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home...r-registration

Let me know if you've made any changes. Hope the weather cooperates for you! springer mountain weather

See you on the trail,
mt squid

some observations
how to hike

Already registered, and now in Roswell Ga. will arrive tomorrow at Amicalola. 23rd is start date though. I'll post progress when able.

[Likes2travel]

Love the trail name Goatgas.

[Adriana]

They'll have a chance to test out rain gear for the next 3 days.

[Jake2c]

I am on the trail now taking a day in town because the weather is wet. I section hiked GA about 3 months ago so just want to get thru it now. Tomorrow I will cross the GA/NC border. I signed up online and signed the book at Springer (Jake). I am older so maybe this only applies to me but, I started to fast and ended up still pretty sore. I have met about 5 hikers so far (Rooster, Rabbit, Snot, the others including me do not have trail names yet). For anyone still unsure about what pack to use, you may want to consider zpacks, I have the haul. I just opened it up a bit ago after being rained on for many hours and everything inside is bone dry, no pack cover. I find it comfortable so far. Not trying to sell anyone anything, just passing along my experience. I hike slow so look forward to seeing those who are starting up the trail . . . as you pass me. :-)

[ryjohnson09]

I will also be starting Feb. 27...follow along!

[Goatgas]

Love the trail name Goatgas.

"Learn to love the gas"...lol

[Venchka]

They'll have a chance to test out rain gear for the next 3 days.

Amen! Houston was on the tail end of the mess over the south end of the AT now.
Stay dry.

Wayne


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[Goatgas]

Saw a northbound hiker heading out today, not sure he was aware of the incoming bad weather(high winds possible tornadoes). my wife insisted I wait till wed after the front moves through, so here we sit at Amicalola... FYI the lodge restaurant currently is only doing buffet as the kitchen stove vents aren't working properly(so they say) foods not that great.

[mountain squid]

Update to 24 Feb:
Goatgas

Addendum to 27 Feb:
ryjohnson09

See you on the trail,
mt squid

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[Adriana]

How many of these hikers got on thtrail? We had nasty storms last night in N Georgia, 3" of rain and high winds. Tomorrow morning (Thursday) will bring snow. The weekend looks like it will be beautiful!

[mountain squid]

The following hikers are scheduled to begin their hikes 3/1/16 (per ATC charts 48 hikers are starting 3/1) :
bemental
Fireplug
Franktopia
Helopilot
hikeyours
jdavis7590
Kport1985
Lifersol
OrangeHillbilly
Sethern
Smoky Spoon
TearDrop1776
Three-Jack

02 Mar:
namaste7
Northstar

03 Mar:
Derf
Manymiles
rre1991

04 Mar:
A68

06 Mar:
heckyesnugent
mikenmoh
TenaciousG

07 Mar:
Backpackerjohnson
LibertyBell
NOBO_Patch

Good Luck and Have Fun everyone! Take it slow with low mileage days in the beginning.

Mistakes? Updates?

See you on the trail,
mt squid

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[mountain squid]

The following hikers are scheduled to begin their hikes 3/9/16:
Conductor
kgirardello1
MRupert420

10 Mar:
Babwe Geek
Bombadil
Forester Gump
SIMPLE MAN
Steve The Hiker
Wool

12 Mar:
Jordan's Dad
thegoodguylives

14 Mar:
War Chief

15 Mar:
HikerJ
Jakesdad1
Midlifer
Replay

16 Mar:
Cotton Terry
Deathsdoor
elWiesel
g00gle
integralspants
KDogg
Kilted Wookie
mirandaminer

It is time to start hiking! Good Luck and Have Fun!

Let me know if there are any updates.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

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[twistwrist]

Yeah! It's ramping up here at the Amicalola Visitor's Center! I'm having so much fun greeting you all and cheering you on before you start your journey! Happy trails!

[mountain squid]

The following hikers are scheduled to begin hiking 3/17/16:
Crashcrew
HappilyUnemployed
kenl
Sailor Pete

18 Mar:
MinaSauk
Phoenix23
RainbowExpress
sycamore bark
Tahoeturner

19 Mar:
CedarKeyHiker
jharbison
many_leaves

20 Mar:
crazystick
magnusgranola

21 Mar:
Nukids2
StarDust
Trailbound Bug

There have already been reports of Norovirus in the Smokies. Take precautions and wash your hands often.

The weather has been very nice recently. Don't be fooled this early. Cold weather is still likely.

Good Luck and Have Fun! Let me know if you have updated or changed anything.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

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[AtWokman]

Oh man, this stuff makes me excited 😃. I can't wait. Woohoo yippee hippy. I leave in two weeks!!

[mountain squid]

The following hikers are scheduled to begin hiking tomorrow, 3/22/16:
Acarberr
jcfjr

23 Mar:
goAT!
hooshr
marcglider

24 Mar:
Bird Dawg

25 Mar:
711
claymoreclampitt
mrp
vwaleck

26 Mar:
Graybadger
mylesrowe
SunnyTrout

28 Mar:
AtWokman
Harper's Tarry

29 Mar:
agiasson
Fitzy78
JCMedic
One Stepper

30 Mar:
2000miler

Hope you are ready because it is your turn! Good Luck and Have Fun everyone!

Keep me posted if there are any updates or mistakes.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

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[AtWokman]

Woohoo 😃 can't wait

[agiasson]

My gf/hiking partner had some health issues last week, so we'll now be starting on 4/4.

Getting a bit antsy to get out there.

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[BillyGr]

My gf/hiking partner had some health issues last week, so we'll now be starting on 4/4.

Getting a bit antsy to get out there.

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Hopefully that (having problems now) means that they'll be all over when you start out Hope all goes well (being about 7 miles away, if your location is correctly listed).