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Tim Miner
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail
This group is all about the AT.
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Adam Nutting posted an update in the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 7 months ago
I am gearing up for my 2013 thru hike and I have a few questions for any of you who have completed a thru hike or simply from that area. What are the temperatures normally during mid to late march or even early April? What sleeping bag temperatures would you recommend as well as any suggestions on clothing etc would be very helpful. Also what…[Read more]
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Chris Berrier joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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Esther joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 7 months, 3 weeks ago
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BJ Ketrick joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 7 months, 4 weeks ago
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peter syme joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 8 months, 1 week ago
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Tom Mangan joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 8 months, 2 weeks ago
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Adam Nutting posted an update in the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 8 months, 3 weeks ago
I am planning a northbound thru hike in 2013 what is the best time to start to be able to finish before they close the trail and such for winter up north? I had planned on starting mid may is that to late?
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Tim @ Appalachia & Beyond joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Adam Nutting joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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morris ramsey posted an update in the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Jennifer Pharr Davis is speed hiking the AT. You can follow her on twitter @jenpharrdavis
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morris ramsey posted an update in the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 11 months ago
Added a few pics
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morris ramsey posted an update in the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Kephart shelter is a nice stop for an overnighter on the AT
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morris ramsey joined the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Tim Miner created the group Hiking the Appalachian Trail 11 months, 2 weeks ago
You are doing NOBO right? March and April through Georgia, TN, and VA can be anywhere from freezing to pleasant. It’s not unheard of to have anywhere from 3 – 10 inches of snow in the mountains nor is it unheard of to have 50 – 60 degree sunny days in the mountains in the early spring. It’s also not unheard of to have snow in the mountains in…[Read more]
I am doing a NOBO starting anytime between March 1 and Mid April. I have not set a date mostly due to trying to guess the weather. I am working on the layering part but I think having the right bag is a little more important than the clothes as those can be purchased last min. I hate being cold and would gladly shell out a few extra bucks for…[Read more]
Are you familiar with the blog : the good badger? http://zrdavis.com/category/all/
He just completed it and has lots of good info on his site, as well as on his FB page. He’s writing a book about his experience now. Check him out.