approach trail Monday

[snicklefitz]

WooohoooooOoOOOOOOoooo!

So excited!

[Lone Wolf]

i'm droppin' a friend off around 11:30 or so at the visitors center. i'll drive up to springer and spend the nite. maybe i'll see ya

[Sethern]

I'm with you! Tuesday morning for me. I head out in the morning for Georgia. Going to be a great year!

[Slo-go'en]

There will probably be a pretty good crowd starting out in the next few days. Have fun!

[snicklefitz]

so great! I'm hoping to be at the visitors center by noon.

[twistwrist]

Yeah!!! I'm the ridgerunner working at the visitors center helping thru-hikers. I'll be here until around noon on Monday helping you get registered, weigh your pack, and can give you a pack shakedown if you want it. I finished my thru-hike on Dec 7, 2015. Can't wait to see you! Shorten your time here by registering on the ATC's website before you come:

http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home...r-registration

www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - A blog site geared toward new hikers. Cheers!

[snicklefitz]

I registered a few days ago, hopefully that saves a bit of time

[namaste7]

Wednesday for me. See y'all out there

[Cheyou]

Have a great time .

Thom

[snicklefitz]

thanks! i hope to

[Sethern]

I just got into Georgia. Stopped into Neel Gap on the way to the hotel room and saw a few hikers. So far has been a great time. Did have one jerk tell me I was too fat to be a thru-hiker. Guess you will find jerks in all walks of life.

[Abatis1948]

I just got into Georgia. Stopped into Neel Gap on the way to the hotel room and saw a few hikers. So far has been a great time. Did have one jerk tell me I was too fat to be a thru-hiker. Guess you will find jerks in all walks of life.

Jerks are a dime a dozen. Get out there and hike, but do not overdo it. I am on the fat side and I will never forget the look on afew hikers faces when my grandson and I met them just north of Plumorchard Shelter on our way to Dicks Creek. They were huffing and puffing and my grandson and I looked fresh and were having n oproblem. Did not tell them we just tooka fifteen-minute break. Enjoy your hike and when it starts to hurt slow down.Remember it is not a foot race.

[Sethern]

Jerks are a dime a dozen. Get out there and hike, but do not overdo it. I am on the fat side and I will never forget the look on afew hikers faces when my grandson and I met them just north of Plumorchard Shelter on our way to Dicks Creek. They were huffing and puffing and my grandson and I looked fresh and were having n oproblem. Did not tell them we just tooka fifteen-minute break. Enjoy your hike and when it starts to hurt slow down.Remember it is not a foot race.

Thanks I can't wait to start. Yeah I plan to start off slow. I am 6'3 285 lbs. just found it a bit jarring.

[bemental]

Hopping on a plane early tomorrow morning, Tuesday morning I'll be atop Springer.

Totally stoked.

[Abatis1948]

Hopping on a plane early tomorrow morning, Tuesday morning I'll be atop Springer.

Totally stoked.

I love it! Have fun.

[bigcranky]

Thanks I can't wait to start. Yeah I plan to start off slow. I am 6'3 285 lbs. just found it a bit jarring.

Yeah, that is kinda jarring just hearing about it from afar. Some folks do not know how to keep from being judgmental. Ignore them.

[bigcranky]

Hopping on a plane early tomorrow morning, Tuesday morning I'll be atop Springer.

Totally stoked.

Awesome, dude. Happy trails.

[Lone Wolf]

Hopping on a plane early tomorrow morning, Tuesday morning I'll be atop Springer.

Totally stoked.

i may see you

[show me the monkey]

Hopping on a plane early tomorrow morning, Tuesday morning I'll be atop Springer.

Totally stoked.

Nothing better than the anticipation of a long hike and putting the complexities of your other life on hold!

[Cookerhiker]

WooohoooooOoOOOOOOoooo!

So excited!

I hiked up and back on the Approach Trail yesterday so I probably saw you.