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Quote from IMScotty: “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. ” I started off bac…

Is it cheating if you do the trail in a golf cart?

Are we doing Secret Santa this year? Cuz I got the perfect present... <snip> Platinum-Blazing the Appalachian Trail: How to Thru-hike in 3-Star Luxury When thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, where can I find some fine dining or the best ice cream? After many nights in the woods, how can I add some "luxury" to my hike? And which are the very best hostels and other experiences along the AT? Which is the best Trail town for a visit? Platinum-Blazing the Appalachian Trail will point you to the very …

Fun size?

The AT just got easier for 2024 thru hikers. 2,197.4 1 mile shorter than 2023 appalachiantrail.org/news/appa…one-mile-shorter-in-2024/

Quote from LIhikers: “That was interesting. It seems there are very few hikers in my age bracket, 70s. That's too bad, those "old" people are missing out on something great. ” Sometimes the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

If you stop at a hostel in Waynesboro to apply and pay for the permit -- is that still considered cheating?

The SNP has joined the GSMNP in requiring a paid permit for all hikers -- including thru hikers -- who want to camp overnight in the park. Thruhikers, like in the GSMNP, do not have to specify where they will camp. They are given a 14 day window to get thru the park. This is a bit more hassle than the GSMNP for thruhikers. You can print out the GSMNP thru hiker permit before you leave home and you have enough time to start at Springer and get thru the GSMNP before the permit expires. This doesn'…

That was our favorite river to kayak/open boat. Also ate a lot of meals there.

You're planning on 2 years of hiking 60 days which works out to roughly a 4 month thru hike. I think it is much more likely your hike will take 3 years, not 2. If you start in the middle, say Harpers Ferry or somewhere in Pennsylvania, you run the risk of leaving an orphan section of 200 (plus or minus) miles. This would suggest starting at either Springer or Katahdin. I would suggest Springer as I'd hike Maine as late in the season as your schedule permits. Additionally, starting at Katahdin in…

A different kind of search (and hopefully) rescue... Ark the Emu ran away and is missing. Spotted yesterday by a trail runner where the AT (mile 12) intersects Cooper Gap Rd at (duh) Cooper Gap. Also spotted on Cooper Gap Rd by a UPS driver. Owner is asking anyone hiking in the area to keep their eyes open. ETA: Ark was found and is headed home.

Porno something or other.

Darn. North Korea and Iraq are high on my list.

This is what I would call a bad day a the office. All in the 5th inning. humorous commentary: youtube.com/watch?v=q4rPp3HxPFM serious commentary: youtube.com/watch?v=d_hR8nkhNa0

I don't use a Garmin. But if I did, and if I thot paying for the service was worth the expense, then I think getting the insurance is a no brainer given the cost/benefit. Some people spend more than that for an extended warranty on their television.

She rounded in her video. There is a copy of the bill on her GoFundMe page. It was actually "only" $59,973. Maybe a $50,000 policy doesn't cut it any more because of inflation. Facing an unexpected $10,000 balance due after insurance due immediately would be a stretch for many.

Cheaters?

She set up a GoFundME page for medical expenses. She said she got more $ than she asked for, but it worked out as her expenses were more than she estimated. So being curious... She asked for $12,000 and got $15,743. She had started a health insurance policy that became effective 4 days after the the resucue so no help there, The policy from Garmin covered $50,000. She increased that to $100,000 in case she ever needs it again. Assuming the policy from Garmin comes thru she should end up pretty c…

Quote from IMScotty: “I don't know if any of you follow Dixie, but she had to call SAR. youtube.com/watch?v=WuCMCNFH36I ” A "follow-up" video appeared on my feed. Life Flight billed her $60,000 for the SAR. She has filed a claim with Garmin and expects that they will eventually pay for most of it

lol, i read 3 different articles yesterday, and at $70 million a year Ohtani is making more than 2, 4 or 6 teams total payroll. I'm sure they'll get it figured out one of these days.