Recent content by hikethe115

I agree with a lot of what has been said already. I'm not going to lie to you though, I had a real rough time coming back. And I think often of taking off for another long journey. Until I am able to take the time to do that, I take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks off to backpack each year to try...

Great list! Thanks for posting this, it's great! I would add 2 in PA: Old Loggers Path - 23 mile loop with an old ghost town thrown in Loyalsock Trail - 60 miles one way

Congratulations! Awesome! I have to start working on some states other than NY one of these days.

Congrats! Congratulations Hot Cheese and Birdbath! How exciting to have completed your goal!!! It's good you have the wedding to focus on. I wish you the best in dealing with re-entry. It is good you have each other. It was such a wonderful feeling to be a part of your journey from...

call whatever time Call whatever time...this evening or tomorrow morning. I will make sure you're taken care of.

Trapper John Shelter tonight Hot Cheese and Bird Bath hiked out of Hanover this morning. Their tentative plan is to be at Trapper John Shelter tonight.

The estimated statistics can be found on the ATC's Web site: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.jkLXJ8MQKtH/b.851143/ I say estimated since not everyone registers at the beginning or end. Also, the people who make it to Katahdin may not have truly "completed" their hike. It could be they...

14 states 2174+ miles 466,000+ foot of elevation gain peaks - countless but that was only 6 months of the year....I didn't add up the rest Lady M

Mine doesn't...at least not yet. I'm not sure if I should get him started. He certainly heard about this site enough while we were on the trail. He isn't obsessed the way I am, but he obviously hikes and is looking forward to hiking some high peaks this winter.

Thanks for the post Ian. "non-trail friends" was NOT a quote from me!!! It wasn't my fault!!! Hey, at least your names are mentioned.

I might have one more person for your list I'll try to find out tonight or tomorrow. By the way Lyle, did you notice my location? We're neighbors for now.

Either weekend could work for me. I don't have a big preference in location either. Ever thought about a winter gathering in the Catskills?

Congrats Ray! It was nice meeting you in the Bigelows this year.

my 2 cents Everyone has given you great advice. I'll just add my 2 cents worth. You can definitely do it in less than 10 days. The first 14 miles or so are not bad, then the next few miles until you get to White Cap are more difficult. It's not just the ups and downs, but it is also the roots...

next exploration My goals aren't quite that high! I'll explore the belt on the leather apron instead :-). I was told I'm to dance naked with it on and take it to a summit or take it to a summit and dance naked?