| 9/14/2013 10:05:18 AM |
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natureluv2076
Mesa, AZ
41, joined Sep. 2013
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| 9/26/2013 5:40:44 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Not sure what you have out there, but THE monster in the east is The Appalachian Trail, aka the AT. At 2200 miles start to finish, it is a time consuming project. Months, or years of planning go into a thru hike, usually starting in April, in Georgia, finishing on Maine's Mt Katahdin about five months later. Those getting late starts have had to endure white out conditions in the Whites in New Hampshire this week, with temps on Mt Washington in the mid 20's with wind chills hovering at or just above 0. Gusts of 85+ occurred on Tuesday night. 
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| 9/28/2013 12:04:01 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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Wrong time of year to set out on a long distance hike.
Best take this time of the year and formulate your plans for a successful hike in the future.
Where were you planning to LDH?
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| 9/28/2013 5:45:19 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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There is still plenty of time for the southern tier - as long as you are not worrying about a hard freeze overnight, longer jaunts shouldn't be a problem. At this juncture, the northern third of the AT, NY to ME, could be a disaster. As I have already stated, wind chills above tree line in the White Mtns in New Hampshire have been to 0, coupled with white out conditions. That is a very nasty combination. Shorter jaunts, fifty miles or so, can be accomplished over a two or preferably three day stint. Three days, with enough gear to combat those conditions, shouldn't be a problem for a seasoned trekker. Rookies, wait till next spring.
Remember, in my neck of the woods, Mt Washington is STILL on the list of deadly mountains - last I knew, it was still tenth deadliest in the WORLD. At a mere 6300 feet. 
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| 9/28/2013 10:27:02 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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I have not LDH'd in the late fall ... I prefer the Appalachians and they are subject to sudden snowstorms which can catch one unaware. And sometimes these surprise snowfalls will happen before the first hard freeze.
I am not a "newbie trekker" ,,, but I won't start a LDH until the weather breaks in the spring.
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| 10/18/2013 11:38:37 PM |
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mizzyg2be
Saint Paul, MN
27, joined Mar. 2013
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I having done hiking in a long time, but I'd like to again.
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| 11/20/2013 2:14:33 AM |
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wkw1957
Enterprise, AL
60, joined Jan. 2010
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Wow finally a topic that i can relate to. just finished a sectio in Ga.
Are there any Ladies out there who enjoy Backpacking? Any that would get into a long distance trip?
I live near the start of the AT at Springer mt. would love to get a few together girls and guys for a trip.
I'm not into anything very long but I used to be in a volksmarch club in southeast AL and did plenty of 10 km (6.3 mile) walks. It would be fun to do a 10 or 15 mile stretch of the AT some day. I saw where it crossed Unicoi gap once in north GA and checked out the first few hundred feet. It was steep!
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| 12/30/2013 6:00:13 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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For a real eye opening 'test' chris, just do the section from the Presidentials to Katahdin. The 'boulder field', just to the south of the NH/ME border, is probably the toughest five or so miles on the whole trail.
As the crow flies, Washington to Katahdin is about 180 miles. On the ground, closer to 300. Up, down, all around hell's half acre, elevation changes of a thousand feet or more in very short order. The scenery, however, is SPECTACULAR! ! ! Good Luck!
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| 12/30/2013 6:09:53 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Too late to edit - also bare in mind a caveat from the Maine Warden Service - multiple spots on this trek have NO cell service - getting emergency help is very difficult.
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| 12/30/2013 8:03:55 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Well, at least you have had a taste.
Mt Washington, specifically Tuckerman's Ravine, almost claimed two more this weekend when they got off trail and triggered an avalanche, dropping 800 feet in the process. The avalanche spit them both out at the bottom of the slide with broken bones, but alive. Both are recovering after surgery. Washington, and the Tuckerman's/Huntington ravine sections, have claimed some 150+ over the years. My contention, for a 6300 foot mountain, it is the deadliest 'short' mountain on the planet. I believe it is STILL in the top ten for killer mountains world wide.
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| 12/30/2013 8:52:12 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Have to rely on memory (dangerous!) - that's about a 4,000 foot elevation change isn't it? ? ? 
Excellent! ! !
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| 12/30/2013 9:06:54 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Wouldn't even think of trying it at my age. Is it local, for you? ? NH?
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| 12/30/2013 9:28:17 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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I hit the quarries in Maine five months of the year, heading there every chance I get. Use Norway/South Paris as a base, so not that far from you. Will have to look that one up! !
Also puts Washington in your backyard! ! !
[Edited 12/30/2013 9:29:03 PM ]
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| 12/30/2013 9:39:24 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Thirty plus miles in a single day is bustin' ass. Worse with forty pounds on your back. That's more like Airborne/Special Forces/Marine Recon training! !
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| 12/30/2013 9:49:31 PM |
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shellfishguy
Storden, MN
70, joined Mar. 2009
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Outstanding. Brother is retired 101st/3ID SMJ
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| 3/2/2014 2:33:02 AM |
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jjjunit
Moreno Valley, CA
38, joined Aug. 2010
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If I still had my right knee. Sure I'd go.
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