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

[Anvilheadtexas]

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The ladder to the observation deck. At last I used some deer hunting skills!!

[Cajun Blake]

Be Strong Brother .... We got your back

Song of the day to pick them spirits up

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[Anvilheadtexas]

Be Strong Brother .... We got your back

Song of the day to pick them spirits up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgnQVjp3VUY&sns=em

Thank you for the Merry Jerry! I am now in NH! The Whites lay ahead soon!

[Marion]

Are the White Mountains the last big obstacle for you or is Maine a challenge also?

[Capstone]

Are the White Mountains the last big obstacle for you or is Maine a challenge also?

Not sure what else but the 100 Mile Wilderness is in Maine.

[Marion]

Not sure what else but the 100 Mile Wilderness is in Maine.

Is that 100 miles of nothing but wilderness? Meaning you would need to carry enough food and water to make it 100 miles. If so that would be a haul for sure.

I've learned more about the AT on this thread and reading his blog than I knew about it before so I know very little about the trail.

[Capstone]

I believe that is correct. 100 miles with no re-supply.

I read a book about it in college and my mom attempted it when she retired (at 63 years old). She fell and broke her hip at a hostel just a couple of months into it. Luckily she was not on trail in the middle of nowhere.

She was also airlifted out for suspicion of a stroke after the side of her face went numb. Turned out it was a spider bite.

She's been back a few times to hike small sections and is planning to go out with a work crew.

[jmntr78]

great write up

[Tmag]

3 days with no update is killing me.

[Bad Habit]

3 days with no update is killing me.

Me Too. This thread rocks. Makes me want to get out there!

[Cajun Blake]

sent Brandon a cell phone text as I'll update everyone once I hear back


this brother is a trooper and needs our support and encouragement over the next few weeks !!!

[Anvilheadtexas]

I am at Hiker Welcome Hostel at the base of Moosilauke Mountain. Reception Ghana been pour last few days! Blake thank you for sending text, I did get it. The last few days have been amazing and the start of the BIG climbs is in the morning!!!i will post some pics now from last few days.

[Chad_E]

As always, I look up the places you are currently on Google Earth and the interwebs. Looks like a cozy little place. I'm assuming you are staying in the new bunkhouse there at Hiker Welcome? I'm looking forward to some pics!

http://www.hikerswelcome.com/home.html

[Cajun Blake]

Brandon's pics

'nuff said


Deer stand/Tower


even better views


grey hound and view


me and view


hiker group at maple syrup place


climbs getting more intense


shelter sign


top of Smart Mtn, before Whites

[Devin]

Awesome....