Class of 2010

[Chiaroscuro]

santa, yes I will miss them terribly. I insist the foster homes are temporary, as I fully intend to retrieve them when I get back.

And yes, friends and family. I couldn't let them go to strangers.

[Chenango]

Well, my 2010 trip is off. With the current stock market crash, I cannot retire as planned. I want to make sure my family and I are financially secure. Retiring at the end of 2009 would be a stretch. My monthly hikes are now important than ever. These need to carry me through the next 3-4 years of work!!

To the class of 2010: best wishes for your times on the trail!!

[santa]

Well, my 2010 trip is off. With the current stock market crash, I cannot retire as planned. I want to make sure my family and I are financially secure. Retiring at the end of 2009 would be a stretch. My monthly hikes are now important than ever. These need to carry me through the next 3-4 years of work!!

To the class of 2010: best wishes for your times on the trail!!

hey everything happens for a reason man. Good luck and have fun hiking.

[bunk]

There's no need to stress about this. Honest. By the time you reach the climb to Moosilauke, you will be a hiking machine - having completed the most physically challenging section of the Trail.

Sounds great - except for the fact I'll be going SOBO. Guess I'll just have to take the "where there's a will, there's a way" approach.

[Grampsb]

Thinking about it, but it depends when in 2010 my son graduates from college.

[Foyt20]

I sat down with the fiancee, and got the OK for a 2010 thru. Now, just to figure out and save all the cash needed.

That may be the hardest part.

I am kind of psyched right now

[mudtoy1986]

well planing to hike either march or april of 2010 aiming for march saving as we speak

[Yodhan]

I am planning on doing my 1st thru-hike in 2010. Looks like I will be going at it alone, unless I can con my buddy ,who tried it two years ago, to join me.

I am very psyched right now though. All of my family is really supporting me. My girlfriend isn't so receptive, but I am sure she will come around, or deal with it.

[JoeBanks]

I am planning to hike the remainder of the AT starting in Erwin, TN going north in 2010. I hiked from Amicalola to that point this year but would really like to finish the sooner the better, however 2009 is just unrealistic finance wise at this point.

[attroll]

I am still on for 2010 but the way the economy if heading right now is really starting to scare me. I hope it does not stop me from my thru hike. I have the money set aside but I hope that I do not need to dig into it the way things are going.

[Doubletime]

My wife and I are planning an early march of 010. All the stars have to align, but so far so good.

[Chenango]

I am back and forth on 2010. Like AT Troll, the economy has me rethinking my retirement decision. I reeeeeeeeealy want to go in 2010.

[walkin' wally]

I am still on for 2010. Things have changed a lot lately, like other posters say, but I am still going. Exactly 15 months from today. I may have to go back to work after but I don't care. It's time. At least I won't have to stay home and see how bad (maybe) things are. So be it. Onward and upward.

[attroll]

I am still on for 2010. Things have changed a lot lately, like other posters say, but I am still going. Exactly 15 months from today. I may have to go back to work after but I don't care. It's time. At least I won't have to stay home and see how bad (maybe) things are. So be it. Onward and upward.

I here you Wally. I am still on for 2010, just a little concerned. I know when I get done I will have to go back to work, just worried about what the job market will be like.

I will be there on your start date. See you then.

[Doubletime]

010 is out for me, but 09 is in.

[Gorp-Gobbler]

I here you Wally. I am still on for 2010, just a little concerned. I know when I get done I will have to go back to work, just worried about what the job market will be like.

I will be there on your start date. See you then.

I was sure wanting to go in 2010, but as it is now, I'm out of work. I believe 2011 is more realalistic for me.

[coheterojo]

I'm definitely planning to go NOBO in 2010. I gave my 2 year notice at work last year. Who needs a perfectly good job anyways? I plan to leave in late March or late April. I haven't decided yet. I've section hiked from Amicalola Falls to Davenport Gap over the last 4 years. I'll be doing another 81 miles, from Davenport Gap to Sam's Gap, starting next week on the 27th, with a couple of friends.

Section hiking is fun but I've developed a burning desire to do the whole thing in one fell swoop. So here's to 2010!

[llano]

Well I'm back on WB. I was spending waaayyy too much time here and not taking care of business that I had to ban myself until classes were done. Still on track for 2010.

[Chenango]

Waiting to hear about a job transfer to Cincinnati. If I get it, then 2010 is definitely out for me. On the flip side, I should be financially secure for a 2012 or 2013 hike. I guess I am not much of a risk taker when it comes to money for my family. As long as I can continue my monthly hikes, I can wait a little longer. Have fun class of 2010. I will be following you on TJ (if it ever gets fixed).

[Tony]

Well I was all for the AT for 2010, however, the day before Thanksgiving found me laying in a hospital bed after having a minor stroke. I write this from my home in Michigan where I am doing physical therapy and enjoying 9 inches of snow instead of at the barracks living the good life as a Marine in SC with 70+ degree weather. After speaking with my wife and doing a lot of re-evaluation, 2010 is out and weekend jaunts on the NCT will be my alternative. I will be hitting the trail with a guy in PA and another one in TN when I get the chance. Not giving up the dream, must off the table til I can figure out what God has in store for me. PS....I am almost physically back, just some coordination and strength issues.

Tony