The ATC has set up an online, voluntary, thru-hike registration form that seems to be designed to meter the number of starters per day. From their FAQ page
There's a thread on it over at tos with a few comments from ATC. It's had technical challenges, but apparently works for those of us not using macs ...
appalachiantrail.org/hiking/thru-hike-registration
Thru-hikers themselves can now help even out the flow of hikers to better seek the “fellowship with the wilderness” for which the A.T. is famous. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) views voluntary registration as a way to enhance your A.T. experience and better manage this natural resource – without additional regulations.
There's a thread on it over at tos with a few comments from ATC. It's had technical challenges, but apparently works for those of us not using macs ...
appalachiantrail.org/hiking/thru-hike-registration
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L.Dog
AT 2000 Mile LASHer '12-'15
L.Dog
AT 2000 Mile LASHer '12-'15
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