AngryMetalsmith's A.T. Thru Hike Thread
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so, has angry left yet?
Going hiking in a bit cuz there are at least four who cannot today. Really sucks.
@jonKranked haven't left yet.
This is the other couple:
@jonKranked haven't left yet.
This is the other couple:
what's your current edt?
Holy shit. Dude should have been locked up in a psychiatric institution a long time ago.
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2019/05/13/james-jordan-deadly-appalachian-trail-stabbing
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2019/05/13/james-jordan-deadly-appalachian-trail-stabbing
The name of the deceased victim has been released. Ronald Sanchez was a retired Army vet recovering from PTSD by hiking the AT. Survived multiple deployments an was murdered on trail. So not right. RIP.
Unfortunately it is not looking good for a NOBO late May start. Currently exploring a SOBO option where I could start end of June, early July. Not how I wanted to do it with a rather anti-climactic ending in GA and starting with the most difficult sections first in Maine. But if the point of all this is to change my life then the direction shouldn't matter.
If I left on July 1 that would give me five more weeks to raise funds and get in even better shape.
If I left on July 1 that would give me five more weeks to raise funds and get in even better shape.
remember the trail will get u in shape and it will set your pace and it will get you forward never mind the $ because it has been done on $0
Eustace Conway did it by eating food he found on the trail and wearing bandannas around his junk.
Eustace Conway did it by eating food he found on the trail and wearing bandannas around his junk.
He still had to get to the trailhead. Unless he walked, that cost someone some cash.Eustace Conway did it by eating food he found on the trail and wearing bandannas around his junk.
Been a while since I've read the book, but I think he indeed spent some cash from time to time.
I would hitch hike to the trail. Be open minded, give the people what they want. Offer to sing songs about the people for a few bucks here and there, maybe just sing for your supper.
Hiking for wooks: chapter 1
wooks don't read books but they do play flutes ams I suggest u grab a flute to go with the singing
Hiked in the High Country today for five hours and hung out with an old friend. Not one of my better hiking days but like riding, not all are gonna be the shit.
Currently seeking out the most difficult trails in WNC to train on. Hopefully I'll be able to get the funds together, but no guaranties.
Your rocks seem pointy and sharp. I am afraid crashing on them would probably suck and require a certain amount of suffering. Pretty sure actually....
just go hike in linville gorge
A fall up there could be fatal. I wish I had some pics of the really steep rock scrambles that I had to crawl up. Trekking poles are useless on that trail. First pic is where I stopped to stow them.
I'll try to take moar snappies next time.
No worries. I am risk averse.
come west young man. part of the PCT
I went a little bit past where this happened before turning back. Had decided to turn around at 5:00 regardless so I could get down before dark.
Second Black Hawk rescue in two weeks takes place at Grandfather Mountain
Second Black Hawk rescue in two weeks takes place at Grandfather Mountain
Wuss, hell I hiked out with a tib fib fracture . But on a bunny slope by comparison lol
Hey Angry i you don't already have one I would suggest adding this to your emergency repair kit
It's the essential gear repair tool, don't leave home without it. It will sew up any fabric, straps, or leather in the field in minutes. I have fixed backpacks( torn seams, ripped off shoulder and waist straps) , tents, and boots with it
and come to think of it you could field repair a torn tire side wall with it and a little bit of duct tape to cover the inside after stitching the slice.
It's the essential gear repair tool, don't leave home without it. It will sew up any fabric, straps, or leather in the field in minutes. I have fixed backpacks( torn seams, ripped off shoulder and waist straps) , tents, and boots with it
and come to think of it you could field repair a torn tire side wall with it and a little bit of duct tape to cover the inside after stitching the slice.
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That's pretty cool, something I could use, but probably too heavy for a thru hike. Looks perfect for replacing worn velcro on mtb shoes.Hey Angry i you don't already have one I would suggest adding this to your emergency repair kit
It's the essential gear repair tool, don't leave home without it. It will sew up any fabric, straps, or leather in the field in minutes. I have fixed backpacks( torn seams, ripped off shoulder and waist straps) , tents, and boots with it
and come to think of it you could field repair a torn tire side wall with it and a little bit of duct tape to cover the inside after stitching the slice.
I've put together a repair kit that includes a mini sewing kit with a few needles and some thread. Whole kit for all repairs is only 2 oz. The mini tool I carry has a small pair pf pliers that can be used to push a needle through thicker material.
In that case get a replacement needle and thread from them and just carry that or buy the tool and just take those pieces with you but have the complete tool for other trips/uses
Okay, watched a couple tutorials on Youtube, definitely going on the tool list.
I became a devote in the mid 80s when I was working at Mont Bel and we took prototype backpacks up Mt Shasta in mid winter and all sorts of shit tore and broke but we were able to field fix the gear and summit
Must be waiting for his RM shirt to be delivered...
