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I'm looking at starting the threw hike in G.A. in about a month. I'm buying all the gear in the next couple of weeks. I love to it. I've been hiking my entire life. From the mountains of Alaska as a child to all of the world during my time in the Marine corps. I'm a full college senior. I'm 26. I'm taking an Ipad and finishing my last couple of classes on line while I'm on the hike. I'm going to do this hike no matter what, but if someone wouldn't mind me tagging along I could sure use the company. Just shoot me an email. joshuaam321@yahoo.com
Posted: Feb 07, 2012 Joshua Martin

Babes in the woods... good luck everybody it's not that hard it's more a matter of endurance then anything else. I hate to say this because I'll be missing out on all the great food you guys leave behind in the hiker boxes. the best way to go is to buy things in towns as you go. there I said it probably still be plenty of people over pack and leave their food behind to them I would like to say thank you in advance
Posted: Feb 05, 2012 Homeless

No one really knows anything is what you meant to say...
Posted: Feb 01, 2012 mr. miagi

.Looks likw ill be goin alone also in middle Tennessee I am stoked aboyt this adventure but dont want to go it by myself jaketarpley47@yahoo.com I have plenty o gear an maps yee-hawwww lol oh yeah im 31 male thanks

Posted: Jan 24, 2012 JAKE

We're hiking Woody Gap up to the NC border ... will need a pick-up there to get back to our car .... anyone have names & contact info for drivers in that area?

thanks.
Posted: Jan 22, 2012 cid

Planning on a thru hike starting in early april. I have little experience in hiking, it would be nice to hike with someone to help guide me in tthe beginning of hike at least starting in georgia. I'm a 20 year old male. Email me daveybrian07@hotmail.com
Posted: Jan 21, 2012 davey

Planning a thru hike northbound wondering how to pre-plan what post offices and when I should have my food sent there. I'm hoping not to have to buy much on the trail, I would rather buy everything ahead of time and have it shipped from home. Any help would be appreciated if you could email any help to me at damientheking@msn.com.

Posted: Jan 20, 2012 Richard

me and my roomate are wanting to do a month long hike and end up back in tn wondering if yall have any good suggestions on start and stopping points
Posted: Jan 17, 2012 first timer

me and my roomate are wanting to do a month long hike and end up back in tn wondering if yall have any good suggestions on start and stopping points
Posted: Jan 17, 2012 first timer

To answer the Question about sleeping in trail cloths, always stip down to the your base layer that way you keep your bag as clean as possible and you dont sweat, because you have all your cloths on. It will be cold when you get out in the morning and you put your cloths on, but once they are on you will be warmer, Also remember sleeping bags are rated so look at the ratings not the cost, I slept in a sleeping bag (rated to -45) in Alaska in an improvised shelter in -44 degees in silk and medium weight longjons. I slept fairly confortable, also you can leave your cloths in the sleeping bag with you and they will stay warm plus with practice you can dress in your sleeping bag It all what you want to do? each to his own hope it helps, just passing some thing I have learned 20 years in the Army
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 John

Thanks everyone for all your comments. The Guy that stated I quote "you people really don't know a goddamn thing" I was just wondering if you had anything to share? on what we don't know

Posted: Jan 12, 2012 John

Planning a Southbound AT Thru Hike starting in October 2012. If your interested, please look me up on matadornetwork.com user name leroylll and leave me a message
Posted: Dec 24, 2011 leroylll

starting a thru hike around march 10 from georgia, looking for hikers to come along, email me at cruzz211@hotmail.com
Posted: Dec 12, 2011 ravolie

Planning on doing 10 section hikes of the AT. I plan on using a single person tent the Eureka Spitfire. Weighs 3 pounds which is not much more than a decent tarp.

Posted: Nov 27, 2011 Scott

I wonder how the upcoming post office closings are going to affect mail/food drops. When the USPS starts consolidating the small town PO's it'll be time reorganize the drops. This could happen during a 2012 thru hike.Be aware!
Posted: Nov 26, 2011 warren

haha, sorry about the typo. Im actually starting a thru-hike in Feb 2012, its a bit early but I am looking for a teammate. any takers can contact me by mail. 489 west main street, Bloomsburg PA, 17815
Posted: Nov 25, 2011 Anonymous

Im starting a thru-hike in November 2012, its a bit early but I am looking for a teammate. any takers can contact me by mail. 489 west main street, Bloomsburg PA, 17815
Posted: Nov 25, 2011 Noah English

Posted: Nov 13, 2011 Anonymous

Posted: Nov 13, 2011 Anonymous

Add 2 36" lengths of 30 pound monafilament fishing line to your gear. Weighs nothing but when hanging your pack or food bag in any shelter or even out in the woods, it will foil mice from climbing into or onto your gear. Bears are not a problem. MICE ARE!!! With the monafilament line you can watch the little suckers try and slide down the line and just fall to the ground. Add to this a few traps bated with peanut butter and you have great night time sport no matter if you sleep in shelters or in your tent. :) See you down the trail...
Posted: Oct 14, 2011 Bert "Shadow" Nemcik, AT02

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