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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Aug 23, 2022 2:44:58 GMT
So I guess no one here has hiked the full Appalachian Trail, huh?
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Post by Penn Guinn on Aug 23, 2022 2:52:43 GMT
His name is Waldo.. he is a 17' Casita ! and he looks like this inside He's not much for hiking or walking on the beach but he handles the camping part really well and has travelled quite a bit in his short lifetime.
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Post by Penn Guinn on Aug 23, 2022 4:18:12 GMT
So I guess no one here has hiked the full Appalachian Trail, huh? Have wandered on bits and pieces of it ..here and there ...and have an OLD metal trail marker that someone else removed from the trail and then left somewhere where it didn't belong so DadGuinn brought it home as a "found treasure". It's like this but no words and very battered and rusty here and there
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Aug 23, 2022 16:02:40 GMT
So I guess no one here has hiked the full Appalachian Trail, huh? Have wandered on bits and pieces of it ..here and there ...and have an OLD metal trail marker that someone else removed from the trail and then left somewhere where it didn't belong so DadGuinn brought it home as a "found treasure". It's like this but no words and very battered and rusty here and there Well, I have a T-shirt that says... and it is true! Friends of mine live close to one of the stops on the trail that sells hiking and camping gear, and we stopped there one day. I bought hiking boots and walked the entire width! LOL!
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Post by mystery on Aug 24, 2022 17:18:51 GMT
So I guess no one here has hiked the full Appalachian Trail, huh? Nope. The Pacific Crest trail sounds interesting, too. I think the movie "Wild" was about that trek. The longest continuous trek I've ever done was only about 2 weeks (ish) in the Himalayas, although it wasn't camping. We stayed in teahouses along the way, which provide very simple room and board. The Annapurna trek was my favorite, with alpine meadows full of yaks, wildflowers and butterflies. It was kind of magical. But now I might have to put an epic American trek on my bucket list, too. It sounds like torture, but somehow I still want to do it. I think I have a masochistic streak in me. Hmm.
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Aug 24, 2022 17:35:07 GMT
So I guess no one here has hiked the full Appalachian Trail, huh? Nope. The Pacific Crest trail sounds interesting, too. I think the movie "Wild" was about that trek. The longest continuous trek I've ever done was only about 2 weeks (ish) in the Himalayas, although it wasn't camping. We stayed in teahouses along the way, which provide very simple room and board. The Annapurna trek was my favorite, with alpine meadows full of yaks, wildflowers and butterflies. It was kind of magical. But now I might have to put an epic American trek on my bucket list, too. It sounds like torture, but somehow I still want to do it. I think I have a masochistic streak in me. Hmm. If you decide on the AT, read "A Walk In The Woods" an autobiographical story of Bill Bryson trying to walk the 2190-mile Appalachian trail with his friend Katz. The author comments on certain areas along the way in a historical context and it is interesting, not just a day-to-day diary of hiking. The movie is more comedic and less informative, but I hear the chemistry between the two actors was very entertaining. I've never seen it, just read the book.
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Post by hermionegranger on Aug 26, 2022 0:20:42 GMT
I enjoy hiking at some of the local trails. Nothing too extreme because I usually have the little kids with me.
I haven’t camped since Girl Scouts when we set up tents in our troop leader's back yard. I remember the activities we did we’re fun but actually sleeping on the ground (it felt like a rock) was not so comfortable.
Now my daughter has just signed up for cub scouts because she wants to try camping, so it may be in our future. I hear the troop has camped out in caverns and at the Georgia aquarium. That sounds pretty exciting.
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Post by mystery on Aug 26, 2022 14:42:03 GMT
Nope. The Pacific Crest trail sounds interesting, too. I think the movie "Wild" was about that trek. The longest continuous trek I've ever done was only about 2 weeks (ish) in the Himalayas, although it wasn't camping. We stayed in teahouses along the way, which provide very simple room and board. The Annapurna trek was my favorite, with alpine meadows full of yaks, wildflowers and butterflies. It was kind of magical. But now I might have to put an epic American trek on my bucket list, too. It sounds like torture, but somehow I still want to do it. I think I have a masochistic streak in me. Hmm. If you decide on the AT, read "A Walk In The Woods" an autobiographical story of Bill Bryson trying to walk the 2190-mile Appalachian trail with his friend Katz. The author comments on certain areas along the way in a historical context and it is interesting, not just a day-to-day diary of hiking. The movie is more comedic and less informative, but I hear the chemistry between the two actors was very entertaining. I've never seen it, just read the book. I was looking at different long distance treks un the US and found one with your name on it, literally. Lol. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Carson_TrailThanks for the movie recommendation. I'll see if I can find it. I actually have a TV now, for the first time since 2005. It's a bit weird.
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Aug 27, 2022 19:03:58 GMT
If you decide on the AT, read "A Walk In The Woods" an autobiographical story of Bill Bryson trying to walk the 2190-mile Appalachian trail with his friend Katz. The author comments on certain areas along the way in a historical context and it is interesting, not just a day-to-day diary of hiking. The movie is more comedic and less informative, but I hear the chemistry between the two actors was very entertaining. I've never seen it, just read the book. I was looking at different long distance treks un the US and found one with your name on it, literally. Lol. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Carson_TrailThanks for the movie recommendation. I'll see if I can find it. I actually have a TV now, for the first time since 2005. It's a bit weird. My computer is acting a bit weird itself today, but I wanted to say, I find TV weird too, now, when I watch it at someone else's house! Thanks for the link to "my" trail, I will check that out later!
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Post by Sandman on Aug 29, 2022 0:12:35 GMT
Sandmanbears , snakes, animals I can understand that. But I still took my chances and had a good time. (plus when going alone I would always take a gun)
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Post by mystery on Aug 30, 2022 2:57:47 GMT
I was looking at different long distance treks un the US and found one with your name on it, literally. Lol. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Carson_TrailThanks for the movie recommendation. I'll see if I can find it. I actually have a TV now, for the first time since 2005. It's a bit weird. My computer is acting a bit weird itself today, but I wanted to say, I find TV weird too, now, when I watch it at someone else's house! Thanks for the link to "my" trail, I will check that out later! So, I am very seriously considering doing the AT. Maybe it's from not going on a trip since Covid hit, but the thought of just going out and walking for a thousand (or two) miles actually really appeals to me. I already have a UV water purifier, although I'm not sure if it actually works. I used it all over Africa and swore by it, but then I let someone else use it, and she ended up getting very sick. Maybe I should try something different. I think I'd trek in sandals, and bring some tennis shoes along as a backup. I'm a little concerned that people tend to lose a lot of weight, because I'm barely above underweight already. But, if it becomes a major concern, then I can just quit. No big deal. Isn't it crazy how one post on an internet forum can change someone else's plans for the next year? Go figure.
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Aug 30, 2022 4:26:55 GMT
My computer is acting a bit weird itself today, but I wanted to say, I find TV weird too, now, when I watch it at someone else's house! Thanks for the link to "my" trail, I will check that out later! So, I am very seriously considering doing the AT. Maybe it's from not going on a trip since Covid hit, but the thought of just going out and walking for a thousand (or two) miles actually really appeals to me. I already have a UV water purifier, although I'm not sure if it actually works. I used it all over Africa and swore by it, but then I let someone else use it, and she ended up getting very sick. Maybe I should try something different. I think I'd trek in sandals, and bring some tennis shoes along as a backup. I'm a little concerned that people tend to lose a lot of weight, because I'm barely above underweight already. But, if it becomes a major concern, then I can just quit. No big deal. Isn't it crazy how one post on an internet forum can change someone else's plans for the next year? Go figure. Too cool! And yes, it is crazy!
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Post by divtal on Aug 30, 2022 5:12:26 GMT
A good friend/neighbor loves to go on hiking vacations. She has done them, all over the world. Some of them involve long hikes, in various directions, from a single locale. On other occasions, the group stays in a given inn/hotel for a night, and hikes to another inn/hotel, while the "tour company," transfers luggage to the NEXT inn/hotel.
The idea of seeing (for example) The Alps, in that fashion, sounds wonderful. However, as much as I like long walks in exploration of urban areas, that kind of hiking doesn't appeal to me.
Her pictures are great, though.
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Post by paislene on Aug 31, 2022 2:20:17 GMT
Here are two explanatory videos from a very experienced pair of American hikers - Kraig Adams and Dixie Mills . These two have many years of real experience of being on the trail . Kraig Adams is a global minimalist hiker (minimal gear) and Dixie Smith gives real world experience for hiking the demanding Appalachian Trail . My own advice - always be prepared and take some warm and waterproof clothes (which can be lite but cost extra) as well as some food & water , and gloves and a hat . (why a hat - aggressive birds can attack you) . And it's best to start with small hikes like 2-5 kilometres then ease to longer . Enjoy the trail and the adventure !
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Post by mystery on Aug 31, 2022 18:37:35 GMT
Here are two explanatory videos from a very experienced pair of American hikers - Kraig Adams and Dixie Mills . These two have many years of real experience of being on the trail . Kraig Adams is a global minimalist hiker (minimal gear) and Dixie Smith gives real world experience for hiking the demanding Appalachian Trail . My own advice - always be prepared and take some warm and waterproof clothes (which can be lite but cost extra) as well as some food & water , and gloves and a hat . (why a hat - aggressive birds can attack you) . And it's best to start with small hikes like 2-5 kilometres then ease to longer . Enjoy the trail and the adventure !
Beautiful videos, paislene! Iceland is definitely on my bucket list, but I haven't gotten there yet. I'm sure there could be some cold days early in the AT trek, so it's good to be prepared. I usually run hot when I'm trekking, though. One time, I was trekking in Patagonia, and the temperature was in the lower 40's (F) and drizzling. Most other hikers were bundled up in rain gear and thermals, while I was wearing a tank top and enjoying the rain. When I stop trekking, that's when I freeze. I'm planning to bring a hat, too, mostly for sun protection. It sounds like bears and mice are common nuisances on the AT, trying to steal your food supplies. I do have a while to physically prepare for the trek, because most thru-hikers begin in mid-April to early May. I did all of my other treks without training, but this is obviously a much bigger deal. If I don't get into shape, then I probably won't get very far. Fortunately, there are plenty of hills around here to climb, and I can practice with a heavy backpack. It's going to be hard, but that's part of the fun, too. If something isn't challenging, then I get bored very quickly. I mostly go on trips to torture myself. It really makes me appreciate coming back home again.
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Post by MistressMandoli on Sept 1, 2022 17:27:02 GMT
I have the East Coast Greenway near my house (runs from Canada to Key West). I've walked a few miles each way, but I haven't been as adventurous with it. Maybe when I'm older, and not as busy with work and whatnot, I'd like to do the entire ECG and raise money for a charity.
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Post by paislene on Sept 18, 2022 23:30:17 GMT
If it's too difficult to go hiking or camping from your residence , how about mazing ?
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Post by rachelcarson1953 on Sept 19, 2022 17:04:46 GMT
If it's too difficult to go hiking or camping from your residence , how about mazing ?
As visually cool as that looks, I've still seen "The Shining" too many times to even think about a maze!
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