Appalachian Trail Plan
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- Опубликовано: 26 фев 2024
- I am planning to hike the Appalachian Trail in a couple of weeks. In this video, I share with you my plans and ask for your help in that planning.
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I really appreciate how you break down your approach and plan. Thank you
Saturday, March 02nd: Remember to take lip balm, safety pins, extra tent stake and carabiner. You got this! Good luck! Happy Trails! Ross08
If you are running the gauntlet of the "bubble" you might need to tote several pounds worth of Midwest Backpacker stickers😉
I done this whole section of the at. Your plan looks pretty solid for somebody who moves as fast as you do. My only advice is don't necessarily poo poo staying in the shelters in the smokies. I was very apprehensive about it but found that I enjoyed the camaraderie of the other the other backpackers quite a bit. And I am an introvert to the extreme. Good luck jeremy.
I did Georgia to Virginia. You are going to love it. Only advice I could give you is try and enjoy the highlights. Like waterfalls and vistas. I know you’re going to crush the miles but try and stop and smell the roses. The hike after NOC starts to get a lot tougher. I used a hammock all through the section you are doing. I used a hammock in the Smokies too. I told the Ridge Runner that I’m going to sleep in my hammock. He didn’t care. You definitely don’t want to sleep in the shelter with everyone snoring and farting.
I would fit right in with the snoring and farting! 😂
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I've hiked the Appalachian Trail twice. I live in the southeast., Alabama. It's a pretty tough trail, a lot of ups and downs and rocky terrain. March is our shoulder season. We can have days in the upper 70s and then the next day it's below freezing. A lot of rain and severe weather, thunderstorms and tornadoes. A must have is really good rain gear. The shelters fill up quick so I would definitely not send your hammock home, especially in the Smokies. I used my hammock in 2020 and never had a issue finding a suitable spot to hang.
Southeast Michigan, here. I hiked from Amicalola Falls to Harper’s Ferry in 2022. Heading back to Harper’s on March 29th for the second half (at 68). You’ll love your stretch! So many great people! Wishing you a wonderful adventure! By the way, the owner of Standing Bear Farm is originally from Michigan! 😊
Jason from Outdoor Adventures hiked the AT in 2019 using his hammock. In the Smokies he stayed in the shelters, but I can't remember what he used for a sleeping pad. Also the weather can be challenging there. Good Luck!
Jason had his sleeping pad mailed to him at the Fontana Dam Lodge and sent it back at Hot Springs.
Can’t wait to watch the journey. Good luck!
Awesome man, I will be in class of 2024 as well. Hope to see you out there on the trail 👍
It looks like you have a bridge hammock. It sounds like you could swap out less gear if you would just bring a pad and drop the underquilt. Then you can sleep in shelters and hang (or even go to ground). That's what I would do at least. Good luck and cheers!
I think for myself I would just pick up the air mattress and keep your hammock setup. Just plan your backpack to accommodate the one extra piece of gear. Also, “more trees, less assholes” needs to be made into T-shirt merch! Lol
I actually have a shirt that says that. I bought it in Durango, CO. 😂
I did Wind Gap to Delaware Water Gap in PA a couple years ago when I had an extra day before a wedding. It created an itch that can’t be scratched.
I have hiked in the Smokies many times. Although it's thought that sleeping in shelters is required. Many do not. Tents and hammocks are common. Plus at the time of year you are hiking there will be way more people at the shelters than them can accommodate. I would just stick with the hammock and enjoy your hike
Hope you have a great time!
I can't wait to see this adventure! Of yours you got this. Enjoy!
Exciting!
Have a most wonderful hike! And from now on whenever someone asks me why I backpack I will use your line “More trees, less assholes”!
Looks solid. I should miss you by a couple days in that area. Enjoy and have fun.
Happy Trails
Very cool. Just a matter of time really. Enjoy it! Indeed this completed in due time. Cheers brotha.
Welcome to another visit to the Southern Appalachias. Somewhat, my neck of the woods. Great section to hike. My ultimate Southern AT hike would be continuing on to Hot Springs, NC.
I will be definitely following along.
Best of Luck, JBEN
I have hiked the Georgia section and you will be fine with your hammock there. Don’t let anyone talk you out of doing big miles. I was planning to do big miles when I sectioned hike and people scared me out of it! I cut my mileage back to 10 to 12 miles and it was too short. Ended up doing 18 miles my last day and loved it! The climb out of the NOC is pretty tough so I would factor that into your mileage that day. Enjoy! I will look forward to following your adventure on RUclips.
Ahh yes, the big hammock setup vs. shelter sleeping issue. I had to deal with this 2 nights on the VT Long Trail and ended up using my underquilt as a sleeping “pad”. I like your option of sending your inflatable pad in your resupply before reaching SMNP, even though it adds extra weight later in your hike. Enjoy the AT!
plan looks good, never had any issues with hammock camping on the AT.
When I hammock in my ridge runner, dual layer, my tensor fits between the layers, and I don’t need an under quilt. But you probably thought of that.
I've section-hiked the AT from Springer to Caledonia State Park in PA.
I lived not far from Springer Mtn and did lots of day hikes in GA and southern NC during the 22 years I lived in Cumming, GA.
Unless you plan to hike the entire trail, I feel the section from Newfound Gap (and where you plan to leave your car) NORTH for 250 miles is much more enjoyable and not quite as crowded.
Georgia, southern NC, and Smokies are just too crowded for me, certainly more so in the areas north of the Smokies.
Regardless of where/how you go, God be with you Brother!
Awesome! I totally thought this is going to be in announcement that you were going through hike. The NOC is nice, it would be a decent place to get a shower and a night's stay. The Fontana dam shelter is really nice. Pretty steep climb afterwards though. I would definitely recommend staying at the shelter and hiking up the next morning. You will feel much more refreshed for the climb. The only shelter I don't recommend is siler's bald in the Smokies. Of course I've only hiked most of the AT through the Smokies. I have not hiked any of the trail south of the Smokies.
That's awesome. Curious how your plan will evolve. I've been wanting to do more miles by putting together a fastpacking kit with a Borah bivy and tarp. Looking forward to seeing your nutrition plan and hiking times.
I'm looking forward to the videos. I was hoping I was going to be one of the heckling parents this year, maybe next year ;)
That actually made me laugh..."more trees, less assholes!!" I'm going to use that!! Ha!! Be safe my friend.
The PO may be open in the AM on Saturday (altho I am sure you checked that). The Smokies are the challenging part as you noted. However, even if you are carrying a little more gear, you don't have any long food or water carries which should aid any pack weight concerns. It will be cold in the Smokies, but you are used to that.... Hopefully you get some Spring flowers and views. Enjoy my 'neighborhood'...Best !
PS, I would imagine for the first few days you may hike your way out of the bubble, because of your pace.
The only flaw in your plan, as far as I can tell, is that you're going back to civilization instead of continuing to Maine.
Aside from that, I think you'll do just fine. The only 2 cents I have to offer are: just carry the extra weight after you add the ground pad. To me, the hassle of mailing things home doesn't make sense if your hike ends in a few days.
Can't wait to see the videos!
Awesome news. If you had this in the plans on New Years, you should have picked the brain of HeadNorth Mike McKay. Cant wait to follow along
Seeing how many miles you typically put in, I think you'll be just fine with that mileage. The hiking isn't all that difficult until you pass the NOC. Also, you can generally pitch your hammock anywhere, not just at designated campsites. Have fun!
Thanks. I was wondering about n scattered site camping.
@FollowBigfoot hiked the AT in 100 days. He has some videos that talked about being as efficient as possible with high mileage days. @EarlyRiser71 also hiked big miles and finished in 113 days. He's got some great videos on recovery. Since you're going big, it's best to stick with what works for you. Trying to navigate something you don't prefer to use or don't use often may be a distraction.
Keep in touch with hostels along the way. If your schedule changes and you stay with them, they'll probably provide transportation or rides into town. Also don't rely on post offices. You're tied down to their hours and it creates more pressure to make it work with your schedule.
You've got this. Hope you have many, happy trails ahead.
Maybe ck with Frozen. He hammocked the entire AT. Maybe some advice.
How much is standing bear charging you to park and did they require you to stay there?
I think it’s about $5 a day. No stay required.
How do you fit two 20 degree quilts in a 40L bag? Sheesh mine never get that small!
Watch my upcoming gear load out video. 950 down and compression stuff sacks. Thank you!
Look forward to watching. You do what you do and that is great. Not the pace and rigid planning that I like but I know it is who you are. Have a great time. 🏔
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More trees, less !@$#&!!
Test your Sawyer before you hit the trail. Lol
Who would be dumb enough to not do that? 😜
@@MidwestBackpacker me! Even after seeing you forget! Hahaha
I’ve done the Smokies a couple times and I’d ditch the Hammock and everything I could right before the smokies. If you reserve a shelter you’ll have a spot and it’s not that bad at all. It’s way more convenient and I’m 100% a hammockcamper. You’ll also be a lot more tired through the smokies and losing the weight would be nice. Just my opinion
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I am not going to watch one second of this series if you continue to pronounce "Appalachian" like that.