2009 Thru-Hike Registry

[Wyrm]

Trail Name: Wyrm
Direction: SOBO
Start Date: 2/13/09
Approach Trail: no

Continuing my SOBO hike from Appalachian Train Station, NY. I had to leave the trail in 9/08 due to lack of funds.

See: http://www.trailjournals.com/Wyrm/

[Highway Man]

Trail Name : Highway Man
Direction: GAME
Trail Start Time: April 30, 2009
Approach Trail: Not sure yet

I'm thankful for the information about a thru hike from this website. I've
decided it is the time for me to get reorientated after a mid life
crisis, and having been a highway design engineer for more than two
decades. I don't feel I have too much enthusiasm in it. I talked to my
manager a few months ago regarding a quit or leave of absence when
I start the thru hike in April. The arrangement will be finalized before
I leave. An Amtrak ticket was purchased departing from Newark Penn Sation
to Gainesville, GA on April 29, 2009. I'm still determined to do it
despite the more than average raise I received today.
Life is just too short. Now I'm looking for some real good time for myself.
Thank everybody who contributed helpful knowledge about this adventure.

P.S. I know I can't quit till it's done.

[lycurgus2653]

Trail name: none yet
Direction: NOBO
Start date: March 1st - 15th (won't be sure of exact date until Feb)
Approach Trail: Yes

[thruhiker101]

Trail Name TBD
Direction NOBO
Start Date March 18... figured id start hung over to give the rest of ya a head start jk

Former Marine cant wait to hit the trail and get the hell outta dodge (NJ)

see ya guys out there

OOH RAH

[jaystooge]

Trail Name : TBD
Direction: NOBO
Trail Start Time: March 9th, 2009
Approach Trail: As it stands now, yes.

[Chicken Feathers]

Trail Name TBD
Direction NOBO
Start Date March 18... figured id start hung over to give the rest of ya a head start jk

Former Marine cant wait to hit the trail and get the hell outta dodge (NJ)

see ya guys out there

OOH RAH

If you need shuttle help let me know. [email protected]

[OverLoad]

Trail Name OverLoad
Direction NoBo
Estimated Start Date Feb 15th or so
Approach Trail - yes

Plan on starting out very slow (5 miles per day or so) and increase mu speed as my body hardens.

[Knees]

I'm in for '09!

Trailname: Knees
Direction: GAME
Start: April--the usual hike into Trail Days time. Exact date TBD.
Approach Trail: Always

I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends and making new ones, as always!

[TEXMAN]

Trailname: TEXMAN
Going NOBO
Starting on 15 Feb
Approach trail, probably not\ depends on group I meet on the 14th at the Hikers Hostel


I've got my plans made, my gear bought, my wife convinced I'm going and I have a total disregard for the weather ...Yes I know I will be cold - let's see who wins me or Old Man Winter

Hiking alone but I will try and find someone who is going at my pace and can tolerate me around.

See all y'all on the trail
TEXMAN

[Captain]

i think everyone from white blaze should wear a white bandanna on their left upper arm, like either choose a bandanna that is white or carry another. that way we know each other from the rest of the crowd, or heck i volunteer to design and make them to whoever will wear them

this might be seen as off topic but this is meant solely for 2009 thrus so it fits i think

[KG4FAM]

i think everyone from white blaze should wear a white bandanna on their left upper arm, like either choose a bandanna that is white or carry another. that way we know each other from the rest of the crowd, or heck i volunteer to design and make them to whoever will wear them

this might be seen as off topic but this is meant solely for 2009 thrus so it fits i think

and that way when MS13 or the Neonazis come to get us in the middle of the night in the middle of the woods we will know who has our backs?

[Captain]

and that way when MS13 or the Neonazis come to get us in the middle of the night in the middle of the woods we will know who has our backs?

You and i have always been on the same wavelength, which direction you headed this next year

[KG4FAM]

you And I Have Always Been On The Same Wavelength, Which Direction You Headed This Next Year

nobo

[Captain]

nobo

awesome hopefully will see you out there

[Calkins]

M.S.

I'm new to White Blaze and still trying to find my way around. I'm showing up on your spread sheet correctly as to date, but using my last name (calkins) instead of my trail name (Longhaul). Can you fix that?

Also, do I need to somehow register for this thread? I don't seem to show up as a "member"

thanks,
Longhaul
GA->ME'05/'09

[georgiamountainwoman]

Trail Name: Caterfly
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: First Week in March
Approach Trail: No

Why Caterfly ? Caterfly is a coined word to describe myself. I'll be
starting as a pudgy, slow "caterpiller" persistantly inching my way
toward Katahdin, and hopefully by then, when I reach the summit...I'll
fly away lookin' like a beautiful fit and trim "butterfly"....So, I
just combined the two words caterpiller and butterfly and came up with
"Caterfly". Its a hopeful, optimistic trailname to encourage me to keep
goin' when the goin' gets rough. I'm pretty determined, however, so
have confidence I can withstand whatever it takes !....That is, if
the world don't fall apart before then.

[mountain squid]

M.S.

I'm new to White Blaze and still trying to find my way around. I'm showing up on your spread sheet correctly as to date, but using my last name (calkins) instead of my trail name (Longhaul). Can you fix that?

Also, do I need to somehow register for this thread? I don't seem to show up as a "member"

thanks,
Longhaul
GA->ME'05/'09

The spread sheet is set up by WhiteBlaze User Name. I added Longhaul to the Trail Name column. You replied to the thread, so you are registered. Everyone on the spreadsheet is a member of WhiteBlaze.

See you on the trail,
mt squid

[mickomalley]

Trail Name (s): TBD
Direction: NOBO
Start Date: 31st March
Approach Trail: No

The wife and I are quitting our jobs and selling our belongings...

[Pellet]

Trail Name: Pellet Direction: NOBO Start Date: mid March Approach Trail: Yes

[Blue Wolf]

Trail Name: TBD
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 18th 2009
Approach Trail: Nope

Just a walk in the woods I let a woman talk me off the trail in 07 in Hiawassee
I have nothing to cause lack of focus this time just not as well financed this time! GLA in 08