pics not coming for a while, unfortunately

We started from Mt Katahdin on the Appalachain Trail, we're now in Caratunk, Maine.

7/17/2008 2:16:18 PM

That's a lot of walkin.

7/17/2008 2:18:16 PM

Britta, what is this, you need to be walking at 2:15 on a wednesday!

Tell GODZILLA to get a move on and knuckle drag his way down to Va. to hang.

7/17/2008 2:21:34 PM

I'm going to start in Boone and do this one day...I want to try it out. Did you guys camp or stay at hotels, cuz your like...using the interwebz.

7/17/2008 2:24:18 PM

[Edited on July 17, 2008 at 2:32 PM. Reason : insert real photo here]

7/17/2008 2:31:59 PM

I brought a laptop and I'm using wifi hotspots along the way.

7/17/2008 4:21:50 PM

Southbounders are supposed to be more hardcore than Northbounders, but we've seen some real idiots so far.

Example - two young guys from Greensboro with about 80 lbs each of army surplus gear. Just for starters, they each had a full size collapsible shovel, metal canteens, and a full roll of toilet paper. They skipped Katahdin, fell in a river on their first day and quit when they got to the road. That distance was about 10 miles of flat hiking. LOL. Their stove was like the size of a basketball.

7/17/2008 4:30:17 PM

^and you brought a laptop

7/17/2008 4:35:47 PM

WOW!! That is awesome!

7/17/2008 4:37:51 PM

woot woot

7/17/2008 4:41:03 PM

she was joking about the laptop. she wouldn't bring a pair of sandals because they weigh 5 ounces.

Whenever we run into other ultra light hikers it is a bitter battle to see WHOSE TOOTH BRUSH IS THE SHORTEST!!!!

7/17/2008 4:45:54 PM

lol laptop and wifi hotspots, I didn't think anyone would actually believe that

we're stopped at a hostel for a rest day, and are using the computer there.

7/17/2008 4:47:28 PM

pwnt

7/17/2008 4:48:12 PM

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"Example - two young guys from Greensboro with about 80 lbs each of army surplus gear."

The first time I went hiking I had to take a bunch out to get down to a 65 lb pack. You only have to do that once to realize how much better it is to go light. "What do you mean I can't bring this jar of spaghetti sauce." lol

7/17/2008 4:54:03 PM

^ lol - "mini espresso maker? Better bring two, in case one breaks!"

pics!! Nerdchick is the one with the snazzy shirt. TheBullDoza is the one with the red bandanna

7/18/2008 10:27:46 AM

he did all the hiking just to get some, lol

7/18/2008 10:29:45 AM

how many days did it take to go 151.2 miles?

7/18/2008 10:30:52 AM

nerdchick i wish you were my friend

7/18/2008 10:31:52 AM

So, how did you get hooked up with this, because I'm really interested in doing something like that. I will be running a Marathon in Charlotte in December. Hopefully I can get someone to train and go with me.

7/18/2008 10:34:55 AM

Quote :

"So, how did you get hooked up with this,"

Step 1: Pick a spot on the trail

Step 2: Start walking

7/18/2008 10:37:43 AM

I figured there was a group thing going on, because they were with a group in one of the pictures. Also, wtf do you do about your car?

7/18/2008 10:39:32 AM

20 seconds:


http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.jkLXJ8MQKtH/b.786985/

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"Shuttles The A.T. Shuttle List (PDF) is a directory of shuttle service providers and public transportation along the Trail. Through this list you can access almost any part of the Trail from the closest airport, bus station, or rail terminal, and get a ride back again. It also works for parties who wish to avoid bringing two cars. Many people on this list are individuals who shuttle on their time off. Arrangements are best made at least a week or two in advance. By car Guidebooks are the best way to locate parking areas near the A.T. and the "Trailheads" or road crossings where the footpath crosses the highway. A.T. maps also show parking areas. In some cases, the guidebook includes directions to nearby towns and commercial areas where you can find food, supplies, and lodging. Trailhead safety and parking tips. We can never guarantee the safety of any location. Remote trailheads tend to have the greatest risk. To minimize risk: Park your car at a local business. Some local businesses allow hikers to park their car, sometimes for a fee; be sure to request permission ahead of time. To help foster good will toward the hiking community, consider offering to pay a few dollars for each night you leave your car. Businesses close to the Trail are listed in the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion, available through the Ultimate A.T. Store. Never leave valuables in sight. The best place to stow them is in the trunk, or leave them at home. Check recent vandalism reports. Information can be obtained by contacting the local Trail clubs in the area. Tip: Trail access and parking. Directions to trail access points and information about trailheads, posted by hikers and trail clubs, can be found at Appalachian Trail Parking, a Web site created and maintained by the Rohlands. Tip: parking in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park allows hikers to park at their Visitors Center for up to 2 weeks. Contact the Park for more information: (304) 535-6298."

7/18/2008 10:42:19 AM

Quote :

"I figured there was a group thing going on, because they were with a group in one of the pictures. Also, wtf do you do about your car?"

we started out with just the 2 of us. There are a lot of other hikers if you want to hang out, so we met some new friends who we hike with now. Car - we got a ride up to Maine with another hiker. Left our cars at home in Raleigh. You can also take a bus, train, or plane to the trail and back. Bad idea to bring a car, IMO.

7/18/2008 10:46:16 AM

Quote :

"he did all the hiking just to get some, lol "

The things us guys do to get some

Bout to head out. Forecast for the week is heavy rain and t-storms welp...guess we'll dry off at some point

7/18/2008 10:51:25 AM

good luck FERNANDO and BRITTA

7/18/2008 10:52:18 AM

she skipped my question imo because she is slow

7/18/2008 10:52:20 AM

i mean i'd hike 50 miles for some but not 150

7/18/2008 10:52:20 AM

Hurley BLOOOOOD!!! Thanks man. It's been a blast and pm me your address and ill send you some post cards and hand drawings of myself, naked, resting my balls on various rocks and creatures.

We met this guy named Tyler who we hiked with for a few miles until we got to a lean to. He was carrying prolly a 70 pound pack. Said 45 pounds of that was food. He showed me his food bags, which was two large grocery bags. in one he had like 50 packs of tuna and the other he had was full of natures valley and nutri grain bars....we left him at that lean to. I figured he was just gonna live there as long as long as the Tuna was running, but we hear he is slowly making his way up the trail.

got some trail magic the other night aaaa oooo

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:12 AM. Reason : d]

7/18/2008 11:09:14 AM

i'm guessing 12-17 days to do the 151.2 miles

7/18/2008 11:10:24 AM

^^thx again for the whisperlite - my brother in law is currently putting it to use in Yellowstone.

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM. Reason : asdf]

7/18/2008 11:11:01 AM

glad to hear it is being put to good use....i left my snowpeak at the shelter...

dnl..we started july 1st...averaging about 10-11 miles a day not including the zero and nearo we took. Shortest distance traveled was 9 miles and longest has been 15. The trail hasnt been too tuff, but the terrain is rough. Lots of roots and mud. Taking it easy for now, but will soon be bumping up the mileage...well after the bigelow range and the whites...supposed to be some of the hardest hiking of the trail. After that we hope to be getting up around 20 miles per day.

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:16 AM. Reason : d]

7/18/2008 11:12:08 AM

i rested my balls on a catus when i was hiking in the desert once. i have pictorial proof.

7/18/2008 11:13:46 AM

oh ok

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:17 AM. Reason : thanks for answering...]

7/18/2008 11:15:00 AM

don't get all butt hurt

I got you covered up above

7/18/2008 11:17:25 AM

how much do you plan on walking total? forgive me if you have stated that earlier and i missed it

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:18 AM. Reason : total]

7/18/2008 11:18:35 AM

Trail is ~2175 miles this year....i say this year because they are always alternating paths.

7/18/2008 11:19:47 AM

Do you have to walk back or will you use transportation to get home?

7/18/2008 11:22:21 AM

Quote :

"i rested my balls on a catus when i was hiking in the desert once. i have pictorial proof."

ha

if you ever put your balls on a cactus, you'd still be picking the fiberglass out

first thing i did when i got out of my car in AZ near a cactus was touch it. yeah im stupid. anyways, it was a prickly pear, and i barely poked it with my finger. i had at least 500 little things of fiberglass in the tip of my finger. didnt get it all out for a week. it was insane

7/18/2008 11:26:02 AM

it's not fiberglass is it? just something that feels like fiberglass, right?

7/18/2008 11:27:00 AM

lol...yup...nah, that would be a yo-yo...only the most retard strong, time havin, nothing better to do people do that


nah, when i get to georgia i will take a train to wherever or my parents may want to meet me and drive me back to New orleans for a couple days before i go back to NC

7/18/2008 11:28:19 AM

yeah, i just call it fiberglass cause im not sure what the needles are really technically called

plus its reddish pink and VERY tiny

i had all 500 or so pieces in a 1cm squared area of fingertip

7/18/2008 11:28:30 AM

Quote :

"first thing i did when i got out of my car in AZ near a cactus was touch it. yeah im stupid. anyways, it was a prickly pear, and i barely poked it with my finger. i had at least 500 little things of fiberglass in the tip of my finger. didnt get it all out for a week. it was insane"

You didn't have to go all the way to AZ to find that out. I've got a bunch of prickly pear in my yard.

It is some nasty stuff though. I was cleaning it up one day so I put on these thick leather yard work gloves. After picking up a few plants the needles made their way through the leather and got me anyway. Even more got me as I was trying to slide my fingers out of the gloves. The gloves had to be thrown away.

7/18/2008 11:32:54 AM

ok ok yeah theres even PP cactus on MLK drive in greensboro but still

i also got to touch organ pipe, saguaro, la cholla, etc, etc

but PP is the worst. jesus

7/18/2008 11:34:52 AM

I was camping at the OBX one time (at Chickamacamiko or something) and a tiny cactus got my big toe. That fucker was nasty though. It went in like an arrow and had this barb that would jet out to the side if you tried to pull it out. After 15 minutes of trying to be nice I finally had to grab it with pliers and just rip. Even then it took two tries because it slipped out of the pliers the first time.

FUCKING CACTII

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:40 AM. Reason : l]

7/18/2008 11:39:41 AM

im almost sure you havent seen cholla unless youve been out west...

but its kinda deadly, it looks nice and soft and furry

hahaha

OWWWW

7/18/2008 11:49:26 AM

I saw Erik at the Undergrad Research Symposium and he told me he was going, but I didn't know you were going too. That's so awesome!

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 11:55 AM. Reason : nm, you're almost done anyway...]

7/18/2008 11:53:54 AM

hey doza and chick, do yall have yall cell phones with you? if so i was wondering how yall keep thecharged? i will thinking something like this might be handy on a trip like this and just carry a lot of batteries.

7/18/2008 11:56:18 AM

would that charger even work with most phones?

i recognize that phone, as i have one in the other room from when i was down a motorola for my nextel plan. its the kyocera POS from virgin mobile. i had the pleasure of using that piece of shit for 2 months waiting on a contract thing. it sucked so bad

7/18/2008 12:05:16 PM

read the packs in the pic

7/18/2008 12:06:19 PM

^^^I offered her a set of rechargables, and a solar recharger that I have, with the idea of carrying that.

She turned it down because of weight.

She came over one day and weighed her kitchen, because I have a good scale that weighs to .01 I think she said her 'kitchen' was 5oz. That is, the denatured alcohol for her hobo stove, and the hobo stove itself >.<

They've only got thebulldoza's cell, and charger.

Quote :

"Shortest distance traveled was 9 miles"

Bullshit.
Britta said last weekend (sunday?) that yall only hiked 4mi that day. And we spoke at like 5pm.

Quote :

"because I'm really interested in doing something like that. I will be running a Marathon in Charlotte in December. Hopefully I can get someone to train and go with me. "

You could very easily convince navy nerdchick to train with you whenever she's in raleigh.

[Edited on July 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM. Reason : ljd]

7/18/2008 12:10:45 PM