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Triumph on the Appalachian Trail
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| July 21, 2009
| Ken Gordon
Posted on 07/25/2009 6:07:59 AM PDT by JoeProBono
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To: Daffynition
Yup. "A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail is a 1998 book by travel writer Bill Bryson, describing his attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail with his friend Stephen Katz. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trail's history, and the surrounding sociology, ecology, trees, plants and animals."
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:23:27 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
I’d like to try that... except I hate camping. At some point this summer, the wife and I are going to hike the Pinnacle, I think that’s part of the Appy Trail. Then head to the... casino! That’s my idea of hiking/camping.
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:24:21 AM PDT
by
Big E
To: JoeProBono
Shoes are the most important piece of equipment for the trek.
I need a Sherpa. I promise to cut the borders off the edges of the maps to lighten the load..........
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:27:57 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ WilliamofCarmichael)
To: Daffynition
The wrong shoes can make a difference I soon discovered
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:32:51 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
You need something to help frighten the bears away ...........
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:38:35 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ WilliamofCarmichael)
To: Daffynition
It's a foot size thing
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:42:37 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
I'm starting my training today.
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:47:45 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ WilliamofCarmichael)
To: Daffynition
Good choice. Running shoes aren't fit for hiking
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:49:27 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
LOL
There is so much advanced technology now, one hardly knows where to begin.
I know two things .........Vasques and gore-tex.
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posted on
07/25/2009 8:53:10 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ WilliamofCarmichael)
To: Daffynition
Gor-tEX iS gOOD
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posted on
07/25/2009 9:03:39 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
Look! I think we have a floater!
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posted on
07/25/2009 9:08:47 AM PDT
by
Daffynition
("...... we are about to be czarred and fettered." ~ WilliamofCarmichael)
To: Thermalseeker
“My wife and I have hiked all over the south end of the AT...”
Now one can hike from the GA terminus to the real terminus of the Appalachian range...Mount Cheaha in Alabama. The Pinhoti trail system in AL now extend east and ties in to the AT. Cheaha is 2407 feet and rises up from nearby Talledega.
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posted on
07/25/2009 3:02:10 PM PDT
by
Monterrosa-24
( ...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
To: Daffynition
Now those would leave some attention-getting tracks in my local suburban Maryland park...
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posted on
07/25/2009 3:11:41 PM PDT
by
PLMerite
(Speak Truth to Evil.)
To: Monterrosa-24
I plan on hiking the AT next month, South to North. Thanks for mentioning Mt. Cheaha! Had no idea about its connection to the trail. Will look into starting from there!
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posted on
03/08/2010 5:31:58 PM PST
by
Textide
To: Textide
Are you planning to do all of the AT ??!! I've never backpacked for more than six days out at a time so I have no experience with the logistics of such an undertaking but have always thought that someone needed a side angle to spend so much time on the trail. Doing something specific like salamander photography, writing your autobiography, or side training with a javelin would add something to the challenge. Ha! I just never took off that much to chew!
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posted on
03/09/2010 5:33:42 AM PST
by
Monterrosa-24
(...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
To: Monterrosa-24
Haha, side training with a javelin is a thought! Nope, I'm a single guy with a little money saved up. Had a relative do the whole thing N to S a few years ago, so have gotten the logistics info and gear advice from him. Have several philosophy books in mind and a notepad and pencil for sketching.
Have had dreams about it each night since I made the decision a few weeks ago. Can't wait!
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posted on
03/09/2010 6:36:43 AM PST
by
Textide
To: Textide; JoeProBono; Monterrosa-24
This guy is an inspiration. Thru hiking the AT is still a goal of mine after 30 years of contemplation and wishful dreaming.
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posted on
03/09/2010 6:43:13 AM PST
by
TADSLOS
(Tea Party. We are the party of NO! NO to more government! NO to more spending! NO to more taxation!)
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Are you planning to do all of the AT ??!! I've never backpacked for more than six days out at a time so I have no experience with the logistics of such an undertaking but have always thought that someone needed a side angle to spend so much time on the trail. Doing something specific like salamander photography, writing your autobiography, or side training with a javelin would add something to the challenge. Ha! I just never took off that much to chew!