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Quote from Drybones: “You didn't make it to some of my favorite spots on that trail.....or there would have been a pic. ” Where are your favorite spots?

Quote from LIhikers: “Yesterday was the first day this year that I commuted to work on my bicycle, a Surley Disc Trucker. When I left the house it was 32 degrees with a strong wind. The weather services were calling it variable from 2 to 18 mph. Traffic was just as I knew it would be, insane. I leave the house at 6:30 in the morning which gives me plenty of extra time, that way if I get a flat I won't be late for work. I kill that extra time at a Dunkin Donuts right near where I work. As I was g…

Quote from max.patch: “Quote from jimmyjam: “As side note, bugs and things are out. I had treated my gear and clothes, but we did not bring any bug spray as we didn't think we'd encounter any bugs. Wrong! The gnats swarmed us one day and I got five chigger bites on my arm apparently on one of my cathole expeditions. Thank goodness I didn't get any chiggers, well you know where lol !!!! ” on my north georgia hiking FB page someone last weekend went out and posted a pic of their arm with a half do…

Quote from StalkingTortoise: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Quote from jimmyjam: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “JJ, y’all always look like you’re having a blast. That’s just great! Hope to run into you one day. ” We always have fun. I wouldn't re-hike these sections if I didn't. I think it would be cool to run into you too. If you hike in VA let me know. ” I’ll be headed to PA for a few weeks this month for my grandbaby’s birth and I’m taking my backpack. Hope to get at least one night out in PA or Northe…

...meaning...I would have to find a place to stash it, like a music shop or hiker hostel (which means it’s probably too complicated to hike in SNP). I didn’t mean I’d carry it with me.

Quote from jimmyjam: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “JJ, y’all always look like you’re having a blast. That’s just great! Hope to run into you one day. ” We always have fun. I wouldn't re-hike these sections if I didn't. I think it would be cool to run into you too. If you hike in VA let me know. ” I’ll be headed to PA for a few weeks this month for my grandbaby’s birth and I’m taking my backpack. Hope to get at least one night out in PA or Northern SNP. If I hike in SNP on the way home, I’ll have my …

JJ, y’all always look like you’re having a blast. That’s just great! Hope to run into you one day.

Quote from Drybones: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Quote from Astro: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Hike is done. Used Jim and agree he’s a great guy. Did 16.8 miles today (24+ total) and 3 1/2 hr drive home. Awesome birthday weekend! ” Happy Birthday! ” Thank you. Best birthday meal ever! ” Ramen? ” Yep. :). Enjoying a hot, 30 cent lunch with amazing views of the river was worth more than an expensive steak dinner any day. Since turning 50, I’ve had trouble with being depressed on my birthday but not th…

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i had a really awesome hike, even though I experienced my regular snafus. Left my hiking poles in the car and had to go back to get them...rain leaked in my tent from a stupid mistake...nearly knocked myself out trying to hang a bear bag and ended up having to sleep with my food. It was perfect weather (despite some night-time rain) and an amazing trail. I can’t wait to hike the other half, which isn’t as easy. I hiked the section from Sloan Bridge picnic area to Oconee State Park. I was re-hiki…

Quote from Astro: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Hike is done. Used Jim and agree he’s a great guy. Did 16.8 miles today (24+ total) and 3 1/2 hr drive home. Awesome birthday weekend! ” Happy Birthday! ” Thank you. Best birthday meal ever!

Quote from Drybones: “tj...there are lots of volunteers to provide foothills shuttles...donations only...which for me always cost more...which is just fine...I can probably find find a number for Jim, don't remember last name, but a great guy, if you need it....or, I can come up and hike with you and help with the shuttle if I know in advance ” Hike is done. Used Jim and agree he’s a great guy. Did 16.8 miles today (24+ total) and 3 1/2 hr drive home. Awesome birthday weekend!

Had a nice walk today on the BMT with Time Zone. We hiked along the Hiwassee River in Reliance. I visited Webb Bros and took some photos of their resupply offerings for future reference. It was a glorious day with good company. My face is pink, even though I used sunscreen. I wore a full pack as a warm-up for my FHT trip and my legs are now a little stiff. The hike was a test of several things. I thought about wearing an old pair of running shoes as I’m not crazy about my new pair of cascadias. …

Quote from Drybones: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Quote from IMScotty: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Trying to arrange a shuttle for an upcoming FHT hike. If it doesn’t work out, I’ve decided to take my bicycle and do some bike shuttling, That will be interesting to say the least. ” I've done that. My preference is to get the bike ride out of the way first, and then hike towards the car. ” The shuttle is arranged so my bicycle isn’t needed. I’m not finishing the FHT on this hike but re-hiking part of w…

Quote from IMScotty: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Trying to arrange a shuttle for an upcoming FHT hike. If it doesn’t work out, I’ve decided to take my bicycle and do some bike shuttling, That will be interesting to say the least. ” I've done that. My preference is to get the bike ride out of the way first, and then hike towards the car. ” That’s a good idea, the legs will be warmed up for the hike. Cycling after hiking would be tough. If I work all day then cycle, my legs barely work.

Quote from IMScotty: “Quote from Traffic Jam: “Trying to arrange a shuttle for an upcoming FHT hike. If it doesn’t work out, I’ve decided to take my bicycle and do some bike shuttling, That will be interesting to say the least. ” I've done that. My preference is to get the bike ride out of the way first, and then hike towards the car. ” The shuttle is arranged so my bicycle isn’t needed. I’m not finishing the FHT on this hike but re-hiking part of what I’ve already done and a few parts that were…

I keep thinking about doing a section hike of the AT instead of the FHT.

Good luck Astro.

Trying to arrange a shuttle for an upcoming FHT hike. If it doesn’t work out, I’ve decided to take my bicycle and do some bike shuttling, That will be interesting to say the least.

I rode outdoors yesterday for the first time this year and boy my muscles are sore. It was great. I forced myself to ride up a steep hill that is always a killer and feel really good that I did it in the ‘pre-season’. Bike commuting is just around the corner. I’ve become a baby in my middle age and don’t want to commute unless it’s at least 50*. I’m so excited, can’t wait for my first commute in what seems like forever. It’s scary too. It’s been so long, the people on the road at 5:30 am will ha…