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  1. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    Day 6 4/22 12.1 miles Hogpen Gap to Blue Mountain Shelter Got back on trail with the two guys I’ve been hiking with since last Friday. Started off in the high 30s or low 40s but warmed up to the 60s. The leaves at higher elevations are still not out yet and the ground cover is just starting...
  2. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    Maybe you just don’t understand him. It takes a certain frequency.
  3. AngryMetalsmith

    ***FTS GMT Monday***

    Currently sitting in my tent waiting for the sun to set. Going to get down to the upper 30s tonight. Brrrrr
  4. AngryMetalsmith

    ***FTS GMT Monday***

    Happy birthday @Full Trucker !
  5. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    No, going with a Durston X-Mid Pro 2. Woven floor. https://durstongear.com/products/x-mid-pro-2-tent-ultralight-thruhiking
  6. AngryMetalsmith

    ***FTS GMT Monday***

    Going back to the trail today. Cold morning, sunny midday and cold tonight. But no rain !
  7. AngryMetalsmith

    ***FTS GMT Monday***

    No, lemon, si ?
  8. AngryMetalsmith

    ***FTS GMT Monday***

    Awe, that sucks dude. My condolences.
  9. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    I’ve got Venmo and PayPal accounts. Both are in my signature which do not display on iPhone. paypal.me/angrymetalsmith Venmo @AngryMetalsmith 4841 Thanks man !
  10. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    That’d be my neck.
  11. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    That is exactly how I hike rawks, straight line from one to the next, like a downhiller should.
  12. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    Day 5 4/21 0 miles Zero at Hiawassee Took a zero to deal with my shit and stay out of the cold rain. Went to the local outfitter to get some Nikwax waterproofing spray to fix my rain jacket that I got last July. Never had the thing in rain and the first time it wetted out while I was pitching...
  13. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    Day 4 4/20 6.9 miles Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap There was a huge storm predicted to hit sometime that night or in the morning. Supposed to drop down to the 50s in the day with 100% chance of rain and high winds. This drove a lot of hiker off trail making finding a room in a hostel impossible. My...
  14. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    Day 3 4/19 9.8 miles Big Cedar Ledges to Neels Gap Hiked with Daytona Mike and Eli into Neels Gap. I neglected to bring sunscreen with me because I thought there would be more foliage to provide shade. And it’s been hot and sunny. Picked up some at Mountain Crossings. Mosquitoes are...
  15. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    Day 2 4/18 14.1 miles Hawk Mountain campsite to Big Cedar Ledges Decided I wanted to camp on top of a mountain so I could watch the sunset and sunrise. Got to an unofficial campsite and set up camp by myself. Sat on a huge rock ledge and ate dinner to a rather pleasant view. I knew there was...
  16. AngryMetalsmith

    Angry’s Big Number Two

    2024 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Day 1 4/17 7.3 miles Springer Mountain to Hawk Mountain campsite This time I decided to skip the Approach Trail and start at Springer Mountain. My shuttle driver was the same guy as last year and was fun to talk to. He first took me to the visitor center at...
  17. AngryMetalsmith

    >>> sunny day gmt <<<<

    :wave:
  18. AngryMetalsmith

    AngryMetalsmith's A.T. Thru Hike Thread

    Currently holed up in a hotel waiting on a storm with a cold front to pass. Lots of hikers getting off trail. Been a rough few days since my tent has failed me. Will start the 2024 thread while I’m here. But first much sleeps. Hope everyone is doing well.
  19. AngryMetalsmith

    Whinesday, what ya got?

    Going radio silent for a few days monkeys. Angry out…