Live - Appalachian Trail Thru Hike ... GA to MA

[sailor]

too cool..........
I can walk to the fridge......

[TxAg]

I'm in for more updates. What in the world possesses a man to want to do this?

I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to do this.

[TallTexan]

Happy trails

[pblaetz]

I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to do this.

Me too! I thought about this since I was a teenager. Have done parts here in PA and NJ. I might start giving it serious consideration.

[Anvilheadtexas]

you da man B , very proud of your ambition to Just Do It !!!

will keep you in my prayers for safety, and will be thinking about you Sunday since I'll be in Alpine Valley listening to Dead & Company

Way to go Blake! I am jealous, however back on June 24th I hitched out of the Shenadoahs and saw them in Bristow, VA. They played New Speedway and the line "I spent a little time on the mountain, I spent a little time on the hill" took on a special meaning!

I enjoyed the show and was back on the AT the next day. The Shenadoahs were not difficult. In fact they were a bit boring. However I did see some good wildlife...deer, turkey and bear.

[Ætheling]

Awesome thing you are doing. And I keep making excuses about taking a long weekend to do the LSHT through hike and its only half hour from the house. Following this thread for sure.

[Big Todd]

Awesome journey. Praying for your safety on the way and following along for updates.

[Anvilheadtexas]

Me too! I thought about this since I was a teenager. Have done parts here in PA and NJ. I might start giving it serious consideration.

To be fair, it's not for everyone. There are days when you hate the trail and days where you love it. The drop out rate is staggering...especially in the beginning in the Georgia mountains.



A day where you love it.

[BetramHunter]

Following this! What brand of gaiters do you recommend?

[Stoof]

Excellent. I've done from Springer to Harpers Ferry in one go. I know the Georgia section like the back of my hand. I used to take kids (really bad kids) on the the Georgia section twice a year. 11 of them at a time. Be safe out there!

[Chew]

Following. Thanks for sharing

[wayne 20]

cool, stay safe

[Patriot-2000]

Cool beans and congratulations. I'm originally from Pennsylvania and retired in Texas after doing 20 years in the Army. Parts of the Appalachian Trail are @ 10 miles from where I grew-Up.

[Anvilheadtexas]

Following this! What brand of gaiters do you recommend?

I bought a pair of Outdoor Research gaitors in Damascus, VA. I have been very happy with them. No more rocks and dirt in my boots.

[muley4x4]

Just caught up on this thread. Thanks for taking us along. Sending prayers your way until you've completed your goal and make it back home to Texas.