Originally Posted by Daddy-O
and enjoy your hike.
Daddy O
I know what you mean about nay sayers, I think that they fall into two categories. One, they would like to be as adventurerous; Two, they live in fear most of their lives and can not fathom a challenge like this. The first questionI get is "are you hiking alone"? When I tell them that there will be approximately 1500 persons starting in Mar/Apr they seem to be satisfied. Imagine, being in the wilds alone. I love it, they can not fathom it.
Indy Girl
Indy Girl
"Those who wander are not lost."
"You must be willing to get rid of the life you have planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you." Joseph Campbell
I am currently reading the book "The Dream Giver" by Bruce Wilkinson. Man does he have this whole thing pegged. He states that the biggest dream busters are those that are closest to you like your mother. That hit it on the head for me. . . . . . and I am 51 years old. LOL
AT Nobo 2008
Let's see...I was on the AT in Maine this past June, intending a SB hike. Okay, let me re-arrange that. When I bought my plane ticket to Bangor and made reservations for Baxter, I was intending to thru. By the time I reached Millinocket, I knew that I would be a short timer.
I panicked attacked on Katahdin--I found out that I'm afraid of heights!
I got lost around Mud pond and almost killed myself in a beaver-pond outlet!
I slid off of a bog board and got stuck in quicksand-like mud for a few minutes before I fell completely in and resembled a swamp creature!
An animal vomited outside my tent & all over my Chacos at Sydney Tappan CS!
I was wracked with anxiety and completely homesick--for INDIANA, people!
By the time I got to Monson, 15 people told me that I looked like s**t!
I don't know when in March--I need to have carpal tunnel release surgery on both of my hands before I go--but I will be headed North this time!
This time with company, of course--why didn't I bring my boyfriend with me the first time?
Tilly
DWG-Kent, CT '04
OHMW, ME '07
NOBO AT 2008--& that's it!
another fellow IN member..woot. Won't see you out there, but hope your next trip goes well..and yes, good company is a must.
Aboman hike AT
Trail Name---Aboman
DirectionNOBO
Start Date 1-7 April
Approach Trail Maybe
any additional info that you want the world to know Fredericksburg VA
Welcome to WhiteBlaze aboman
Water access for the NoBo's?
Does anyone have any reasonable information concerning the availability of water for the NoBo's this spring? While at Fontana Dam last October I learned that the trail water location's were fairly dry from Fontana to Newfound Gap.
Xanadu
Hello all
First post after lurking for a few months.
Will section hike in April or late May.
I will be nobo and can only hike for a couple of weeks.
I never even knew the AP was such a thing till I read a story in the Miami Herald a few months back. Heck...... I have to buy most of my stuff from the Bass Pro Shop here in South Florida as there are no other stores around. Other items I will buy on line.
Anyhow, thanks to all of you and I can't wait to get started.
Pork Chop
Probably a Flip Flop... Start in Harpers and go north and then back to either Springer or Harpers... not sure yet
Starting mid-May
Graduating college early May. Have a wedding to go to and then hitting the trail. Might have my roommate with me too, depending on him being able to find a job. Wanted to do this for 2-3 years now. Glad that it is so close.
See you all out there!
Pork Chop
Bonothoe
NOBO
March 1st
Approach Trail...of course!
I've walked a bunch of trail from anywhere between Roanoake Va. and Ga., but I'm thrilled to finally get the chance to do a thru hike with two of my buddies! Currently I'm collecting some gear and testing it out. See yall at every single one of the rodent infested shelters! wahoo!
i'll find a name on the trail, hopefully
NOBO
March 23
no approach trail
Class of 2008
Crazy as it is, heading out in January to get a head start on the rush. This is third attempt to do the "thru". In 06, started in March but had to stop when partner hurt her back a day out of NOC. In 05 had to stop when partner hurt her knee going up Greylock. Guess I need a new partner. Na! To cute to give up. Anyway, got the time, right gear and I hope a healthy partner. Good luck to all. Take it slow til the groove comes along.
Trail Name : TBD - but it better be good
Direction : should I decide this now or wait a couple more months?...I'll
Start Date (if you change it please update via a reply)
Approach Trail
SOBO
Oh. . . and
Not sure why that posted like that maybe because I hit enter...
Trail Name - like said TBD
Direction - probably NOBO
Start Date - I'd say mid March to mid April
Approach Trail - definite must
Check list (done) - tell fam, tell gf
Check list (incomplete) - tell boss, www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31040 great topic by the way
and then pretty much everything else.
However, lookin forward to seeing you all.
revision
Aubee
trail name Cayenne
taking off from Springer on April 2nd.
train ticket purchased
Thanks for creating this list
Kirby
I'll be out on the trail finishing up my thru from Waynesboro north to Maine. I plan on leaving the week after trail days so I'll be hiking with some of you March 1st to March 15th people at the start. My trail name is Iceman Dan. See you out there.
Getting lost only makes things more interesting.
if everything goes to plan(haha, yeah right), I will be within stones throw of Harper's at that point(I am starting the 1st).
Enjoy,
Kirby
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