Archive for the ‘Appalachian Trail services’ Category
Calling On Gear – The Sleep System to Start a Hike
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
Okay, so what DO you bring for a sleeping bag and sleeping pad when starting a Southbound (SOBO) in late June or July? Or Northbound (NOBO) in early March? One thing about the AT you need to know. One must be prepared for the unexpected. Unexpected temperature changes. Precipitation, anywhere from snow and sleet in March NOBO to sleet, hail, and t-storms SOBO. I have seen many hikers on forums
I Will Gladly Help!
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Any AT hikers out there - long distance, sectioners, thru hikers, if you need anything like the mail drop listing I have posted here on my blog or other information on services, gear, etc. I will gladly send it via e-mail. Just let me know by e-mailing me via my profile page. Some have tried to copy the information and are running into difficulty. Sometimes it helps to get info (and yes,
Where We Sent Our Mail Drops in 2007
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Paul Bunyan resting in front of the Unionville Post Office after receiving our mail drop. While many long distance hikers choose to buy along the way, Paul Bunyan and I did a combination of mail drops and buying (like cheese, bread, chips) which fit our needs well. At times my husband, Skipper, delivered our boxes to us. We chose a combination to help supply nutrition and to mail necessities (
Services we liked on the Trail – Vermont to Maine
Friday, February 1st, 2008
Paul Bunyan feasting on the special hiker lunch at Mountain Meadows Lodge, VermontVermontBennington - we did not stay here but Paul Bunyan was able to hitch into Bennington for supplies. Many hikers do use this town. Manchester Center - a tourist town with lots of tourist type shops, outlets, etc. We stayed at Suttons Place which worked out fine (no Internet or laundry). But there is no AC in
Services we liked on the Trail – Virginia to Massachusetts
Friday, February 1st, 2008
"Church Hostel" - Delaware Water Gap, PAVirginia - Part BSince we were close to home and also did this section with my husband at other times, we did not use the services. But we have heard of some excellent services along the way to Harper's Ferry that you might consider.Blue Ridge Parkway - many hikers rave about the Dutch Haus B&B that offered a free lunch to hikers last year and reasonable
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