Shotgun 1 #26 November 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf you haven't read Bill Bryson's A Walk In the Woods, that's a really fun place to start. I second that recommendation. An outstanding and hilariously funny book, about two buddies who set out to hike the trail. And you'll get a lot of good practical tips out of it too. I just ordered that book. I've been on the trail a couple of times - in Virginia and Tennessee, but only for short hikes. I'd love to go back and hike a larger portion of it, though I don't think I'm ambitious enough to ever hike the entire thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #27 November 15, 2006 QuoteI've never done the Appalachian Trail, but I did the Oregon Trail a few times when I was younger. I always got dysentery before I made it to the end Yeah, I usually had to resort to hunting for food... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #28 November 15, 2006 I've hiked about 325 miles of the AT from Springer up through part of the NC and the Smokey Mountain park. I usually hike sections and go for 5-8 days at a time. Springer Mtn. is about 10 miles from my cabin and I usually swing by Springer, Tesnatee Gap, Horseshoe Gap or Neels Gap and if I'm up that way and see if anyone needs a ride or supplies. When I retire in 5 years I plan on doing a through hike of the AT and then head out west. "I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #29 November 15, 2006 I spent a month on the trail in the NC, Tennessee area in the 70's. SHOES and Socks, VERY important. I spent the first couple of days stone bruised, even tho I had what I thought were good hiking boots. Read alot, enjoy yourself. I was there to explore flora and fauna, so I didn't move very quickly. Met some interesting folks along the way. It was surprising how many people were doing the trail at that time.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #30 November 15, 2006 Drove it...got a speeding ticket. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #31 November 20, 2006 QuoteI've hiked about 325 miles of the AT from Springer up through part of the NC and the Smokey Mountain park. I usually hike sections and go for 5-8 days at a time. Springer Mtn. is about 10 miles from my cabin and I usually swing by Springer, Tesnatee Gap, Horseshoe Gap or Neels Gap and if I'm up that way and see if anyone needs a ride or supplies. When I retire in 5 years I plan on doing a through hike of the AT and then head out west. Amicalola Falls 14 mile hike was fun..I think Springer Mountain at the top joins the A.T. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #32 November 20, 2006 We have our weekends mixed up! We did the Amicalola Falls hike last weekend. It was beautiful, looks like you had a better sunset than we did. Springer Mountain is the start (or end, depending on how you look at it) of the AT. And thanks for this thread, I'm now considering thru-hiking the AT this year...or at least attempting to... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #33 November 20, 2006 QuoteWe have our weekends mixed up! We did the Amicalola Falls hike last weekend. It was beautiful, looks like you had a better sunset than we did. Springer Mountain is the start (or end, depending on how you look at it) of the AT. And thanks for this thread, I'm now considering thru-hiking the AT this year...or at least attempting to... Do you remember the fork in the trail where you could go to Springer Mountain or Hike Inn? There was a sign that said "Difficulty: Strenuous". I didn't ever figure out if that meant the incline or the tree roots, rocks, etc. We thought Jack's Gap was much more strenuous since it was more like climbing straight up than hiking. Still a great experience and beautiful scenery. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #34 November 20, 2006 QuoteI'm now considering thru-hiking the AT this year... What does that mean, exactly? Anything to get out of Atlanta. I'll just sell my soul to Satan to pay my bills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #35 November 20, 2006 I have done a few segments of it. Though it was several years ago. It is super pretty but it seemed like everytime that I hiked it it was raining and cold, and cleared up just as we got back to the cars.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #36 November 20, 2006 It means the entire thing at once. Put all my stuff in storage, load up my pack and GO. I guess I should probably buy a tent and a stove first... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #37 November 20, 2006 Thats hardcore, The most i have done it 72miles in 10 days. I was very happy to see a shower and stuff after that. It was tough, out in New Mexico in the summer. But it was beautiful.Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #38 November 20, 2006 Yeah. When's your lease end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #39 November 20, 2006 Right now...February. Well, the end of January. But I defintely wouldn't want to start then. Probably April... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #41 November 20, 2006 ***I guess I should probably buy a tent and a stove first... QuoteWIMP!"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lauraliscious 0 #42 November 20, 2006 Quote***I guess I should probably buy a tent and a stove first... QuoteWIMP! Or maybe I could just borrow yours for 6 months... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PsychoBob 0 #43 November 20, 2006 ***Or maybe I could just borrow yours for 6 months... QuoteBetter yet...borrow me for 6 months and I'll cook for you!"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #44 November 21, 2006 Less is more on a hike like that _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
lauraliscious 0 #42 November 20, 2006 Quote***I guess I should probably buy a tent and a stove first... QuoteWIMP! Or maybe I could just borrow yours for 6 months... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PsychoBob 0 #43 November 20, 2006 ***Or maybe I could just borrow yours for 6 months... QuoteBetter yet...borrow me for 6 months and I'll cook for you!"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #44 November 21, 2006 Less is more on a hike like that _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
PsychoBob 0 #43 November 20, 2006 ***Or maybe I could just borrow yours for 6 months... QuoteBetter yet...borrow me for 6 months and I'll cook for you!"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #44 November 21, 2006 Less is more on a hike like that _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
RkyMtnHigh 0 #44 November 21, 2006 Less is more on a hike like that _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
