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Bring a good attitude – that’s the most important thing you can take on the trail. Shit happens – especially on the trail.

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There’s not a lot of BLM land in the East but I prefer it when I can find it for hiking with my dog. The rules are generally pretty loose and I can let me dog run.

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Yeah, I never go out in the summer – particularly in the south – without a river or lake nearby. This has been an especially hot summer and I even mixed in an overnight kayaking trip in western SC to beat the heat.

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I live in N.C. and can vouch for 100 Classic Hikes in North Carolina by Joe Miller. A solid book with some great trip ideas.

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Cheoah Bald is AWESOME! It’s about 8 AT trail miles from Wesser.

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Twisted my knee. The scarest part was that I was by myself when I did it. Fortunately, an older couple found me and helped me off the trail.

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I use them occassionally when hiking in snow/ice conditions or in areas with a lot of stream crossings.

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Gregory Z55 is also nice if you are looking to cut the weight.

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It works a lot easier with some Vaseline on a cotton ball and a lighter.

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Yeah, Wingfoot has moved on and there is a new author of the Thru-Hiker’s Handbook:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___16092

The new author is Bob ‘501’ McCaw.

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Controlled free-fall? I think I’ll stick to backpacking.

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Tried ’em, and can’t get into it. I just like to tuck my thumbs under my sternum strap.

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The Approach Trail is definitely tough. You can also go in to Nimblewill Gap which is about two miles south of Springer. Get the Georgia guidebook from the ATC for weekend hikes or for thru-hikes check out the ATC Companion or Thru-Hiker’s Handbook.

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Tim Homan has a book on the Hiking Trails of North Georgia which has a section on both the Benton MacKaye Trail and the Duncan Ridge Trail. If you get the Georgia Appalachian Trail book from the Appalachain Trail Conference then you have data on the entire route. I included links for each.

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They way things are going in NC/GA/FL with Hilton, etc. – I might have to start packing heat.

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