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Quote from max.patch: “I'm amused by the people who for some reason think January 1 is a great time to start a thru. ” Their amusement typically ends by January 2nd.

Quote from odd man out: “Quote from hikerboy: “ ” interesting. People are obsessed with starting on the first of the month. ” Because March 1st sounds so much warmer than February 28th I am surprised March 4th did not get more love, because, well say it out loud.

That rainstorm that came up the coast a few days ago was a doozy. I borrowed from the Interweb this photo of Jackson Falls in picturesque Jackson, NH so that you can see what it normally looks like... appalachiantrailcafe.net/index…7682ab74c20a88fafaae23946 Now watch this video after the storm... youtube.com/watch?v=CsJuktXseAg

Poca, In terms of start times for a NOBO from Springer I know I would shoot for March - April. Sooner likely will be too cold and wet, later likely will be too hot and dry. Of course March and April could be and probably will be at times all of those things too. Of course the problem with March and April is that is peak NOBO season. Rather than trying to totally avoid the crowds, I would adapt to deal with the crowds. The best way to do that is not to rely on shelters. Even when hiking on high-u…

Quote from max.patch: “That has to be in the top 10 of pictures aspiring thru hikers take. ” I'd guess the number one is the Approach Trail arch. A lot of NOBO's don't make it this far.

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I do not do a lot of winter hiking, so I tend to rely on what I already have in my closet. For my upper clothing I tend to go with a merino long sleeve base and one of my hand knit Irish Wool sweaters. I know, there are not many hikers wearing heavy knit wool sweaters. But it keeps me warm - even when wet - which is huge. That and the T seem to wick away any perspiration. Not very wind resistant thought, so I like to wear a wind jacket as an outer layer. My wind jacket is water resistant, not wa…

Astro, I had no idea the Mt. Greylock Memorial was so pretty when it was lit up at night. Now I'm going to have to return for a night time visit.

Quote from StalkingTortoise: “I'd pay to see his first experience with bear cables. And the subsequent berating of a ranger because there were no posted instructions. And has anyone really claimed they climbed Mount Washington 'on foot' after driving up in a car, golf cart, or hoverboard ” Bear cables would be cheating! And hey, I still had to climb that last 20 feet up from the Mount Washington summit parking lot!

Quote from Sarcasmtheelf: “Hmm, it wouldn't upload my attachments... ” Your 'This Golf Cart Climbed Mt. Katahdin' bumper sticker?

I did not know about this book. Great to see a new take for a trail book. I read the reviews on Amazon and one reviewer took off a few stars because the book did not mention any golf courses. They were serious. You cannot make this stuff up. Matt_C is gonna love this book

Quote from IMScotty: “A local mystery... boston.com/news/crime/2022/04/…king-trail/?p1=hp_primary This is Concord, NH. Just a local walking trail. Defiantly an anomaly for the area. When I first heard this I thought it had to be a murder/ suicide situation. Apparently not. ” This sad story finally has a conclusion... boston.com/news/local-news/202…trail/?p1=hp_featurestack

Thanks for the information Max. Just another minor hassle for thrus. Looks like they allow a 'digital' permit so as long as your phone isn't dead it should not be too hard.

Hello Stinkfinger, I'm going to go with starting at Springer Mtn. If you want to complete a through hike, you are going to have to face the south in the summer at some point anyways. It might as well be now. (And trust me, me all have our gripes, but the mosquitoes in the Maine woods in June is not something I would enjoy). I think OMO is correct, this is more likely to be a three year adventure. But so what? Start with your two-year plan and see how it goes. Adaptability is the key to success. …

Stinkfinger, Welcome to the Cafe. I think doing the AT in halves is a great way to do it. Hopefully, you never get tired of the trail that way. I know for myself, I like to take hiking in even smaller bites, two or three weeks at a time. June will be here before you know it. Are planning on NOBO? Springer to about Harpers Ferry the first year? I think that is what I would shoot for if I was doing it that way. Scott

Quote from odd man out: “As we are discussing helicopter rescue and insurance, it made me think of a scam that was taking place in Nepal recently. Guides leading commercial trekking groups into the Himalayas would plan an itinerary that would be almost guaranteed to give most people altitude sickness (headaches, nausea). As soon as the clients have a symptom, the guide tells them they need to be rescued. A helicopter comes and takes them to a hospital in Kathmandu where they do a bunch of tests …

Quote from odd man out: “Tonight we had a once in a lifetime celestial event when Betelgeuse was occluded by a passing asteroid. Unfortunately, in Michigan it was occluded by clouds. ” I had to look that one up. Now I will look for it on the next clear night.

It must be Winter on Mount Washington. We have had the first avalanche injury of the season... boston.com/news/local-news/202…anche/?p1=hp_featurestack

Helicopter rides ain't cheap. I did not know Garman offered 'rescue insurance.' Seems pretty risky on their end since so many Yahoos think pushing that button calls a concierge service. I am pretty sure they will cover expenses in Dixie's case. They would be foolish not to with all her followers.

Quote from max.patch: “If you want game used dirt from all 30 MLB ballparks Costco has ya covered. ” Game used dirt. That means there's some tobacco spit mixed into it, right?