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Random question. Are the owners of the actual Appalachian Trail Cafe in Millinocket part of this forum?

Quote from Astro: “Quote from jimmyjam: “I go around DC whenever possible. Baltimore too for that matter. ” Yeah, but DC can be fun for a few days if you are hitting the museums and other sites, and can go by train and walk. ” I wish. I'll already have to miss a day's pay to attend arriving the evening before and leaving the morning after. Quote from SarcasmTheElf: “Hey TW, just want to say congrats! I hope you decide to take advantage and go. As others have said, check with the organizer and it…

Thank you all! I've got a friend who lives less than an hour away, so I'll have a free place to stay and fun company I haven't seen in years! Thanks for the fashion advice, Odd Man and LIHIkers.

So apparently I've been invited to a fancy gala. Call it a first in life to attend such a ritzy event. I hope a black dress with cowboy boots is acceptable. Anyone here happen to be going? Details are below: I am delighted to invite you to be our guest at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's 7th Annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala on the evening of Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 in Washington, DC. The theme of this year's event is a celebration of thru-hiking the A.T. as the iconic American jou…

These incredible hikers are direct from the Arctic where they work as nurses for the Inupiat Native Americans and are hiking the AT for some much-needed sunshine! Fascinating folks with riveting tales of polar bears and eating raw whales and caribou. Badass!

Quote from rafe: “Sometimes it's just bad luck. Sometimes it's 1% or 0.1% chance of failure, but it happens to you. We aborted a hike up Kinsman yesterday because of high water in a stream. I didn't feel like rock-hopping over icy cold water, from one ice-covered rock to the next, while wearing crampons. Julie, with longer legs, made it across, but on the way back, got a boot full of ice water. It would have been tough going if we'd had to cross that stream and continue for miles. Sometimes it's…

This guy, Dirty Rotten Liar, did an amazing job on his A.T. video. He flip-flopped in 2015. Post your favorite A.T. videos! youtube.com/watch?v=sex5nomx5ZU

you're so thoughtful. Thank you. A week to the day later, he's still in ICU hooked to the ventilator. We keep thinking he's coming off and something else goes downhill to prevent it. He still can't feel or move his legs. They've said it will be a couple of years before he has full use of them again, if even then. I'm tired. Trying to fulfill my duties at Amicalola and be there for my friend has taken a lot out of me this week, but I'm making it. My "job" is my reprieve...for a few hours, I can p…

Quote from Drybones: “I just want to go on the record and say TW is a real cutie....who wouldn't enjoy a shake down by her? ” lol! Thanks.

Here's something I threw together while working on my Beer Advocate article. Most Important Question: Where's the Beer?

Thank you all. My favorite online friends are here.

There's a lot at "steak" here y'all. Been a helluva weekend My "monday" was this past Thursday. TOward the end of my shift, I got word my sweet roommate had been in a terrible car crash. I rushed home and I have been at the ICU most of the time since then. Roomie's from France so during the couple of days his parents were on their way, his girlfriend and I were really all he had. Long story short, he fractured his skull and broke some vertebrae including his neck. He can't feel or move his legs.…

Quote from Mountain-Mike: “Keep doing what you are doing TW! Your articles are a great & current resource for hikers. ” Thanks. I'm having fun with it.

Nice.

New post available. This one lists all the good resupply points along the A.T. including mile markers, links, phone numbers, etc. If you find it helpful, would appreciate shares! appalachiantrailclarity.com/20…ru-hiker-resupply-points/

Originally the managing editor asked me to include a sidebar of all beer sources on the A.T. Two pages later, everyone is mentioned. I"ll submit that too as long as it doesn't count toward my word count.

Quote from LIhikers: “The night we spent at The Inn At The Long Trail I thought the Guinness was the best beer I ever had. Good start to the article TW. I have a feeling your going to use up all your word count before you cover everything. There might have to be a part II. Don't forget to mention the joy of finding a 24 pack cooling in the water source at a shelter, pure delight. ” Hoping to work that into the conclusion. Thank you all for the badass suggestions!

Hey y'all! I'm moving the Beer on the A.T. article thread here. We have a category about beer in general, but this might be a good place to have an A.T. specific beer discussion. I'm working on my article for BeerAdvocate. So far I have the intro and one paragraph written and rewritten several times. I plan to organize the paragraphs in a northbound order, but Hop'n Moose in Vermont is the only one I've interviewed so far. My assignment is 600-800 words and is as follows: Which places stood out …

Quote from Dan76: “Quote from twistwrist: “, grass-fed cows in their burgers, ” classic ” Touche.

Quote from OzJacko: “To be honest I wouldn't for your article as it appears from recent stuff I've seen on Facebook it will close soon. I suspect 2016 will be the last hiker season to experience. ” good point, Oz.