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Ghost

  • Member since May 18th 2016
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  • Ghost -

    Curious question. Is there a way one could survive strictly hiking trails? I'm a livaboard sailor and in that lifestyle it's just a matter of having a random skill that relates to boats IE mechanical or 12 volt DC electrical know how.

    • Traffic Jam -

      A few people have done it but it's not realistic. Look at the hiker Seven, he makes videos and has a successful gofundme acct (I believe). Most thru hikers are penny pinchers because it isn't cheap. It's more realistic to save your money first, then go hiking.

    • Ghost -

      I know it wont be an easy way to go. But that's how I've always gone. I don't ask for free handouts and prefer to earn it if I get it. With On road hiking I usually find odd jobs or maybe even a regular one for a bit as I travel. Anyway here's to hoping for a longer time hiking the AT.

  • Ghost -

    Thanks

  • Traffic Jam -

    Welcome to the Cafe

  • Ghost -

    I'm looking to take another hike. It's the perfect time for me no job no plans etc. At 32 years old I don't expect I have much more time where my body will handle this kind of thing. I only have one problem. I no longer have most of my gear and money... Forget it. I'm not exactly poor or looking for handouts here. Just saying where I am at. From what I here it's about the right time of year to start the at as well south to north. So I guess I'll be going as far as I can. Haven't left home in Marathon key, fl yet but soon will.

  • Ghost -

    When it comes right down to it I'm one very determined (but not foolish) individual. I've left home with little more than a few dollars in my pocket traveled most of the way across the country more than once, met some of the most interesting and decent people and had a blast. I've spent nights in tent cities with the homeless and had them give me a sleeping bag to rest in for the night. I've given away food when I had absolutely nothing else to get by with ( including money) and I was 1000s of miles from home. I've had some hairy situations as well though as you can imagine. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I know the dangers even if not all by first hand experience. I just trust that I will be taken care of when necessary and I do my Best to do right period. when I decide to go that's it. I get that itch and I'm gone.