Volume III
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of the Guestbook (August - October, 1995) and Volume II - November 1995 - April 1996.
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 23:02:23 EST
From: Ideabert Ideabert@aol.com
I am a middle school teacher from La Crosse, WI, who hiked Katahdin on 7/27/97
with my husband & a couple from Calif. who were doing the highest peaks in all
50 states, this being #46. I would like to know if anyone would like to give
my students (sixth graders) info on what it's like to hike Mt. Katahdin & the
AT. In their language arts classes they read the story "Lost On A Mountain in
Maine". If you'd like to contribute, please email me Attn: Jan Smith at
"ideabert@aol.com". Big Thanks! Jan Smith
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 15:31:49 -0500
From: "William B. Smith" lajsmith@worldnet.att.net
Kathy,
Thanks for the webpage.
I enjoyed reading the journals of the thru-hikers this year, especially
Solophile, Rockdancer, and Globetrotter. Rockdancer and Globetrotter
were hiking periodically with friends of mine (Hatman & Happy Feet) this
year. If anyone wishes to send greetings to them, please send to my
attention and I will forward.
"Bubba Bear"
lajsmith@worldnet.att.net
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 1997 22:10:51 EST
jess corff jac6746@aol.com
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 05:21:50 PST
From: robert aynes robertaynes@hotmail.com
I wonder if you could help me?I'm wanting to hike the whole trail.I
want to start in June of '98 from Katahdin to Springer Mountain.The only
problem is it is just me.I'm not affraid to do this by myself.It would
be nice to have somebody to go with.How can I find out if there is
anybody going the same time as me.If you know of anybody they can
contact me at e-mail robertaynes@hotmail.com
Thank you,
Robert Aynes robertaynes@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 07:38:44 -0500
From: Karl (sabos@shaysnet.com)
I hiked the trail in 1974 (or was it 75?) when I was just out of high
school. I walked with a group of thru hikers for a while who called
themselves The Hungry Mothers. We had a hamburger eating contest in
Fredricksburg VA and a fellow named Rick Raid beat me out eating one
more hamburger than I did. Any way of contacting any still living
Hungry Mothers?
My home page is http://www.deerfieldinn.com
My email is: innkeeper@deerfieldinn.com
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 10:51:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: MILLERJE@HUGSE1.HARVARD.EDU
Hi! My name is Jen. I was surfing the net looking for American
Revolution sites and somehow came across this AT site. My fiance is
getting ready to thru-hike the AT beginning in March. Last summer we
hiked the VT Long Trail and met some thru-hikers, so hello and warmest
wishes to Cowanesque, Magic Merc, Thunder Chicken, Repack, Bethanne, David
and everyone else. You are truly inspirational and it was a pleasure to
share the trail with you.
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 1997 21:13:26
From: kelly williams
dear kathy,
each year a growing number of us meet at Addis Gap early in the spring to
bring some warm food and happy times to the thru hikers.we never charge
any money for the food and beverages we bring along,we only ask that you
sign the guestbook on your way thru.we see many hikers during our week in
the mountains, some stay only for a meal,while others stay on for
days.every year the prodution becomes more elaborate,as more and more of
our friends get into the act.this is always a good time,with live
music,food (day and night),and plenty of fresh water and cold beer.we try
to replenish the packs as well as the spirits of the thru-hikers,but many
rush off to make their scheduled pick up of food at the blueberry
patch(about a half-days hike away).we have copies of the trail notes from
the last two years,if you would like to see them just e-mail me with a fax
number.i would also be interested in any bulletin boards or chat
auditoriums involving A.P.trail hikers,so if you know of any,please
contact me at the address above. and if you hike the trail,make sure you
stop in at Gordo's Addis Gap Feast!peace love and granola to all...
kelly
Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 19:15:40 -0500
From: Bill Herndon
Please include me in your guest book.
Bill Herndon
Vero Beach, Florida
Email address: Fatfree@gate.net
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 11:58:58 -0500 (EST)
From: Swillsing@aol.com
Thank you for having this home page and guestbook! My name is Sue and I have
been hiking for many years. I have had the pleasure of meeting some
extraordinary hikers, one of which is Bill Irwin, the blind hiker who thru
hiked in 1990. He started the flame in my heart to become an AT thru hiker
one day. I now have a burning desire to do it, but must wait for at least
another 6 years because of family obligations. It is horrible to wait,
especially since I am now 49 years old. I worry about my body not holding up
before I can do it. My idle is Verna Soule, thru hiked at the age of 62, and
was kind enough to meet me for lunch to share her experiences. There's hope
for me yet! I would love to talk to older females who have hiked solo, since
my husband has no desire to backpack anything longer than 2-3 nights. This
guestbook and home page will definately be my link to my deram, my friends
all think I'm crazy! Thanks again.
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 22:14:01 -0500
From: "David A. Masneri" mazboy@hhs.net
HELLO TO ALL. I AM AN EXCITED FUTURE THRU-HIKE HOPEFUL. I AM PLANNING
TO BEGIN IN 1 MAR 98. ANY INFO OR ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
WRITE TO MAZBOY@HHS.NET
HAPPY TRAILS.
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 20:37:28 -0800
From: Sunrise International sunrise@mail.transport.com
Hi my name is Adrian Mathews and now I am able to hike and climb once again
Thanks to Morinda's Tahitian Noni Juice tm, I am now pain free in my knees and
have more Energy than ever. So I share to all natural health, Give your
body the opportunity to heal itself!
home page.
Thank You & Good Health to all & God Bless
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 20:05:17 +0000
From: James Ochsner jochsner@zeus.odyssey.net
When I was younger I did some AT in Maine and high peaks in NY State-- I am
aiming for a Southbound Thru-Hike after my 60th birthday in 1999--- getting
ready by doing local Finger Lakes Trail hikes-- the web sites are an
inspiration!!! Keep up the good work !!
Jim Ochsner
Cortland NY
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 19:05:19 -0800
From: barbarageier@geocities.com
Hi,
my name is Kathleen Geier and I Live in Virginia and I hike the trails
here in Lynchburg and I enjuoyed this web site.
Kathleen
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 22:52:28 -0500
From: Tom & Diane Myers tdmyers@prolog.net
Hi Kathy.
My name is Jingles, I hiked 1400 miles of the AT this year. I injoyed
my hike so much. I am 54 and did most of it by myself, with no
regrets. I intend to finish my journey next Spring. If anyone remembers
me, I would love to hear from you. My e-mail is tdmyers@prolog.net
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 13:53:44 -0400
From: Eva Steele eva_s@vsprague.com
HELLO EVERYONE!
MY NAME IS EVA. I'M 42 YEARS YOUNG AND AM STARTING A NEW LIFE.
WATCHED A SHOW ABOUT HIKING THE AT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO AND HAVE MADE
IT A PERSONAL GOAL. ABOUT ALL THE 'HIKING' I DO RIGHT NOW IS A 4 MILE
WALK 3 OR 4 TIMES A WEEK. I LIVE IN MAINE AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
ALL WITH FRIENDLY ADVICE ON HOW TO GET STARTED. THANKS!
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 17:26:19 -0500 (EST)
From: BigMilty@aol.com
Great resourse! I'm just now starting to start to plan my hike. Probably
leave Springer 5/1/98. That may mean that I'll have to leap frog up to
Katadin and pack back down. That idea doen't appeal to me. Maybe I'll just
wait and leave Maine in June. I seems more aestetic (sp) do the hike all in
one direction. This will be (If I go) may first hike of longer than 7 days.
The problem with the idea of "The Hike" is that once I considered doing it,
I won't be satisfied until I at least give it my best try. I'm 53 years old,
hike at least 4-5 times for 3 - 4 days. Living in Vermont 5 miles from the
AT/LT at Sherburne does have its advantages.
I would be real interested in hearing from anyone in or near my age group who
has hiked the trail alone. Especially the wrong way. I can't spell!
bigmilty@aol.com
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 1997 17:52:56 -0800
From: dch@enter.net
The Allentown hiking club has its new webpage up....check it out
Allentown hiking club
dc hoffman
vp/newsletter editor
allentown hiking club
allentown, pa
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 19:35:13 -0700
From: Tania Ann Stachowicz tas2@dana.ucc.nau.edu
I have learned so much off of your page. I have it marked on my page. I think it is great
and I wish the best for you.... I am planning on starting THE HIKE
April 1998. There is lots of planning to do and I am using your page
daily. Thank you again. If anyone has any information regarding THE
HIKE that they think I should be aware of please write me.
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 12:47:04 -0400
From: mmassey3@bellsouth.net
For two years I've read, studied and interviewed hikers about
thru-hiking the A.T. Recently retired from law enforcement and probably
within two years of striking out on THE hike.
In my research came across your page. Awesome! It has everything. This
is the best information one could hope for in preparing for THE hike.
I'm inspired to begin THE hike even sooner.
Thanks for all the hard work here. It is great!
Sincerely,
Mike do the Hike
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 09:00:16 +0800
From: BanditLeader utanbar@ibm.net
Hi Kate!
Greetings from the far east and may this email finds you in good health.
It's a great website! Never been to America and after browsing thro the
website..well...I am thinking of leaving my jungle in Malaysia and spend a
couple of weeks hiking thro the vastness of America's beautiful oudoors. I
am the TeamLeader of UBAT - Utan Bara Adventure Team of which we conduct
highly specialised jungle adventures such as survival course, herbal
medicine, long jungle treks etc etc and have taught people from all over
the world ways of safe trekking and surviving off and from the jungles.
It's always nice to hear from them stories of the great outdoors of their
country and as someone who's never been to the " outside " world...I would
ery much love to do that. You can have a peek at
this URL.
The worst day in the outdoors is always better than the best day in office!
Thanks, Kate!
BanditLeader
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 15:08:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: Rdomico@aol.com
10/10/97
Thanks for letting me make a short entry in the Guestbook. Today marks my 2
year anniversary of the completion of my 1995 thru hike. I ascended Katahdin
on 10/10/95 at around 1:00PM with a great group! My heart goes to these
places twice a year, like everyone before me said it would - March 19th and
October 10th. So, I was just reaching out this afternoon doing some lookin
and hoping that someone who I shared miles with, or ascended katahdin with,
was out there today - cause I sure would like to hear from you.
- SCAREBEAR GA-ME, 1995
Rob Domico, rdomico@aol.com
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 18:25:01 -0500
From: breeze cloudnine@earthlink.net
Hi there!!!
I was visiting the Shenandoah Country area this past week-end!!!!I
love it and plan to go back real soon!!!I also like the infor. that you
offer!!!Keep up the good work!!!I plan to do some hiking soon and guess
where?
Keep me informed!
Breeze
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 22:56:37 -0500
From: ryan rodgers lrogers@ties.k12.mn.us
Hi,
I'm am planning a trip to the A.T. and am looking for people to tell
their favorite places.
thanks
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 17:19:19 EDT
From: TO KTAADN TOKTAADN@aol.com
As an AT section hiker and someday thru-hiker and novice web page author, I
want to reaffirm what I'm sure you have heard hundreds of time. You have
designed the best AT site on the web. By including your site as my number 1
link, it makes
my otherwise feeble attempt worthy.
After spending the last week getting tied in knots by HTML (my virgin
attempt), I am in awe of your site. I am hopeful that within a few months to
have enough original content to merit you considering a link from your site.
Also I intend to improve the graphics from the very amateur attempt there now.
Happy trails,
Rich Evans
aka Slim Jim
aka 2Ktaadn
Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 23:33:55 -0400
From: "Brian M. Ross" obc@ix.netcom.com
Hi all!
I'm from Athens, GA and a fairly new hiker to the A.T. in Georgia. I would
like to know where the best areas are for photography. I went up the first
10 miles from the approach trail, but didn't see any really good places to
shoot. I had a great time though! Very beautiful country up there. If
anyone can e-mail me at obc@ix.netcom.com or visit my home page. and leave a message
on my guest book. Thanks!
Brian
Date: Mon, 06 Oct 1997 06:26:56 -0400
From: sandrocket sandrocket@usa.net
i think this is a great webpage. i've hiked just a small section of
the Appalachian Trail, and i enjoyed it very much. i'd like to hike all
of it, but i don't have the time. also, i've heard and read about the
meanness that occurs in some sections.
Date: Fri, 03 Oct 1997 07:11:11 -0400
From: "W. Dale Waterman" wdale1@earthlink.net
Subject: i have already learned a lot from the GUESTBOOK
THESE THINGS I KNOW. IAM 54 YEARS OLD,NEVER SPENT A NIGHT ON THE TRAIL,
AND IAM GOING TO START FROM SPRING MT ON OCT 20 FOR 4 OR 5 DAYS .
WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOMEONE WHO HAS A DREAM OR A GOAL ALSO, IF YOU ARE
YOUNGER I'LL TRY TO BE EASY ON YOU. ANY IDEAS, ANY HELP? THANKS WD
[TELL THEM I'AM COMEING] DALE WATERMAN.... KATHY YOUR SPACE IS SOMETHING
IAM BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL SUMMER LONG. FROM MY HEART , THANK YOU..
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 16:28:26 -0400
From: Krystal.Mabry@turner.com
Hi!. I have a question. I'm wanting to hike on the AT in New
Hampshire, close to Mt. Washington. Where is a good place to start
that's about 5 miles from the summit? Or is there a place? I'm going
this weekend.
Your web page is great!
Thanks! Krissy
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 13:09:35 -0400
From: Larry Gruppi lgruppi@clariion.com
I'm part of Troop 1 Hopedale,MA. Finished our third weekend in the past
year hiking the AT thru Massachusetts. We are all having a blast! We've
met a lot of cool people. Our adults and scouts are too busy to think
much past the next weekend trip, but we've shared lots of experiences
that we will never forget. Our only immediate goal is to finish Mass.
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 07:49:05 -0400
From: miles@teleplex.net
Hi! I enjoy your page. It's a great chance to catch up on AT news. Our
group always has the same problem every time we try to hike a section -
staging vehicle at the end. Is there any list of folks who do this for a
living? Our next requirement will be for a ride for 3 hikers(age 50,54,&
62) is on Thursday 10-2-97 at 8:30 AM from I-81/US11 in SW Virginia to
Massie Gap in Grayson Highlands State Park. Please reply to
miles@teleplex.net or phone Bill at 864-487-5380. Thanks.
NOTE: The ATC has a shuttle list that they will send you upon request. (I don't
know if they have any plans to make this available on their website or not.)
Email them at info@atconf.org.
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 1997 21:41:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: BJBAND3@aol.com
Hi Kathy - this is my first guest entry - great web site. I've vacationed in
New Hampshire off and on for the past 30 years. did the AT around Franconia
and Crawford Notchs; climbed Layfayette and Mt Washington in the Presidential
Ranges. My "dream" is to thru hike the AT in 6 yrs when I retire. Thats what
keeps me going and now your web site will add to it. E mail address:
BJBAND3@AOL.com
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 21:57:55 +0000
From: Trevina Lawrence Trevina@sat.net
Hi, I enjoyed my visit to your page. Keep up the good work. Stop using
text for your guestbook advertisement and get your free guestbook
buttons. I have made lots of buttons, dogs, cats, flowers, sports,
Texas, flags, lots and lots more. If you don't see something you like,
send me an image and I'll customize a guestbook button for you. Trevina
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/6390/ Visit a dog lover's page
while your there.
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 17:59:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Optysails@aol.com
To who it may concern,
I am checking out this site in hopes of planning a trip for me and my friend
along the Appalacian Trail. I want to backback as much as possible in about
2 weeks. Thanks for the info
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 20:22:30 -0400
From: Dori West dorijoewest@worldnet.att.net
Just stopped by your place, very informative and interesting. I have
added you to my sites or links at
this
URL
if anyone has any NEW web sites that are NA Indian related please e-mail
them to me IF they are not already on my site at
al intra NA Indian Websites+
Thanks,
dori
P.S. Please sign the guestbook if you stop by.
Date: Sun, 21 Sep 1997 12:47:41 -0400 (EDT)
From: SGonser301@aol.com
Hello. Just added the Appalachian Trail Homepage to my Favorites. So
happy to find this information available online. Keep up the great work.
Sue in Florida
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 17:28:52 -0300
From: Don Kredl donkredl@nbnet.nb.ca
Hi Kathy,
Hope you don't mind if I use your guestbook to pick other hikers
brains...Going to be doing Vt in Oct. I'm looking at taking a day off in
Wallingford. Can anyone tell if it is a good stopover and where to stay and
eat there? Second question. I'm looking for a shuttle from Hanover,NH to
North Adams, Mass. Can anyone recommend someone?
Thanks loads
"Marketman" ' 93,' 94,' 95,' 96, &' 97
Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 00:55:25 -0400
From: James Hamblen hamblen@mindspring.com
Me and my fellow Georgia Ridgrunners are section hiking from Springer north.
We made it to Hughes Gap in August and look forward to the little climb up
The Roan next month. Each trip is an adventure in time & space & botany.
Many thanks to the maintainers and since I'm a Benton MacKaye Trail
maintainer I can appreciate their efforts. A word of warning - the
Nolichucky Expeditions folks are not qualified shuttle drivers, they did not
know the area well and even forgot to pick us up, please get good referals
on shuttle drivers! We look forward to Virginia and my son (drafted shuttle
driver) at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The experience just gets better and
better even after 25 years. Keep up the good work.
Sherpa Jim, Gator, and Nomad- Harpers Ferry by 2001!
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 15:37:53 -0000
From: TRINKETT42@prodigy.net
hi! my name is mary and i am currently doing a project for a graduate course
on Applachia. I am interested to find recipes of any kind to use as
demonstration for my class. If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate
it.
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 19:15:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: JFrisch331@aol.com
hello..my name is jack frisch...i am 32 years old and a full time as well as
freelance graphic designer. i live in staten island new york and the subject
of the trail is something fairly new to me and quite intriguing. i drive past
a section around lebanon pa. every weekend when visiting friends.i am very
interested in hiking it and learning more about its history. for now i have a
couple of questions. are there areas along the trail where or when a hiker
has to "mountain climb"...where you have have any mountain climbing equipment
or skills? and what about the spots on the trail where water is involved. are
there river crossings that can be made by swimming across or are rafts or
canoes required.? thanks forany answers u can give me and your site is
terrific!!!!
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 23:03:06 -0500
From: Tim & Janet Rieckhoff-Faris timjanet@clinton.net
Dancer & the Rocketeer here.
1/2 the AT in '92. Now only 730 miles left. Living in Iowa now means one
week every fall. & the Rocketeer (cocker spaniel) doesn't fly, so she is
still sitting at 1,200 miles. This year: Oct. 26-Nov.4 from Duncannon, PA
north.
Love the site! I've been waiting to find my favorite outdoor adventure to
appear on the web.
Shalom, Tim Faris timjanet@clinton.net
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 1997 17:22:23 -0300
From: Don Kredl donkredl@nbnet.nb.ca
Subject: Hanover to Katahdin complete!
Hi there! This is my fourth year on the AT. Just finished section hiking
over the Presidential Range. The Last peice to complete Hanover to
Katahdin. Met a multitude of Thru Hikers. Some weiry, some cheery. All
looking at a tough 3 to 4 weeks of slogging through Maine. Planning to do
Vt. at the end of Oct. Many less hikers, therefore room in the shelters,
fantastic views because all the leaves are gone and you can see for
miles...There are problems to this time of year though. Cold nights, down
to 10 degrees. Need winter bag. Also you can hit snow and ice as I did
through the Whites last Nov. Instep crampons are a must. Look at a 60 to 70
lb pack...Besides these problems, it's a nice time of year to chip away at
the wonderful AT. Looking at thru hiking the great one up to Canada some
time in the early 2000s....
"Marketman"
and congrats to all the Thru hikers to complete the AT this year..
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 17:50:26 -0400
From: Howie Marcus (howie@valleyconsultants.com)
Hi Kathy,
I would like to be included in your guestbook.
My name is howie and i am looking foward to hiking the trail soon. I am
hoping to find some people to take short hikes with to prepare for a
thru hike on the app. trail.
thanks, Howie
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 11:35:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: HMartin740@aol.com
Hi Kathy. Glad to see your website. I hiked the Appalachian Trail the whole
way in 1976. Since then I have hiked various sections. However, after a ten
year hiatus I am feeling the urge to hike about half of it again. Your web
site really brings back the memories.
Harry Martin
HMartin740@aol.com
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 15:06:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: Rob Thompson (mrt@bbt.com)
Hi Kathy.
Let's see...about 7-8 months ago I became a shameless lurker
on any and all AT websites (your exemplary site especially).
On March 29 I found myself on top of Springer with tons of cool
hiking stuff and 5 months worth of maildrops waiting back
home in Chapel Hill, NC. A couple weeks ago, August 26, I
found myself on Katahdin. Yay, Katahdin! So I finished my
thru-hike. What a great experience. Thanks for all the help
I was able to get through your site. Keep it up!
I am ** FireFrog **!
Anybody I know or anybody I don't can contact me:
mrt@bbt.com (that's BroadBand Technologies, my generous
employer who agreed to give me 4.5 months
off and who didn't fire me when I limped back
in after 5 months...I even got a raise while
I was gone! Not too shabby.)
Rob Thompson
331 W. Rosemary St. #13
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-4128
I might eventually get my journals typed and my photos scanned and
a website set up at UNC...I'll try to get linked through here if
I do. Until then, it's back to life and work. Sigh.
-Rob
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:39:46 -0000
From: Jo M Noonan (DIVAGIRL@prodigy.net)
How exciting to discover this internet site. I spent several summers
working for the Girl Scouts of Greater Essex County (NJ) as a backpacking
trip leader. Our camp was in the Pocono Mountains and was very close to
the Delaware Water Gap section of the trail. I have such fond memories of
the AT. I became good friends with one of the thru-hikers that I met. He
hitched a ride back to camp with us and worked a little while as a
maintenance man, then went back to the AT 2 weeks later and continued his
hike. I have dreamed about hiking the entire trail. I'm in a position now
that I can do it, so I'm going to!
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 15:18:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: CPowers161@aol.com
In 91' I spent ten weeks on the trail . My trail name was GOLDEN THUMB.
Just a word to those in the planning, pre-planning, or just thinking
"someday" stage...FOR GOD'S SAKE DO IT!!! There has been very little in my
life which has given me as much personal insight and inner peace as that
brief summer of 91'. I now live by the Gulf in Florida but my spirit is
often on a "blue" trail in Virginia.
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 13:00:40 -0400
From: Ocean County Clerk's Office (occlerk@oceancountyclerk.com)
Happy trails...Include me in the guestbook...
Chuck Ruoff
28 Scotch Pine Dr.
Mystic Island, NJ 08087
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 14:34:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: SMWGN@aol.com
I hope to walk the AT in three year alone. Yes im married, have a good
job, make plenty of money, but really burned out! I know many people fail
to achieve this goal, but it took me 17 years to win the ASA National
Champion in Softball an did this summer in Marietta GA. (Also Looked at
the trail) This is my new goal., but first I have to get this in
order--------mind, body, and sprit! Gary Nelson SMWGN@AOL.COM
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 97 21:09:02 UT
From: William and Ann Krull (Bill_Ann@classic.msn.com)
Hi Kathy,
We are a family of 7, children ages 5,8,9,12,14 and I am thinking of
hiking a small section of the AT in the Great Smokies as we are from
Atlanta. I want to take one week vacation next summer to do this with the
family. I would love some suggestions as to sections of the trail that are
amiable to all ages. We are not super experienced hikers, yet have lots
of camping experience. Please mail any ideas to Bill_Ann@msn.com
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 97 17:40:05 -0700
From: chris gulley (login@ihug.co.nz)
Kia Ora
As a New Zealand thru hiker I don't get much of a chance to talk about
the AT with anyone who "really" understands, so its great to find this on
the Net.
I thru hiked in 1992 under the trail name "Guppy". In 1995 I undertook to
promote an end-to-end trail of New Zealand with great response. I
envisage this being a reality by 2000!!!
Would love to hear more AT news and from any fellow '92'ers.
Guppy
chris@nzkayak.co.nz
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 1997 15:20:50 EDT
From: Coosa Carol E Donaldson (coosa@juno.com)
Hi
Kathy, this is great, I know it takes a lot of time and effort, but it's
worth it! Great idea, great work!
Just discovered your guestbook and want to let the 1997 Thru-Hikers and
those who didn't make it know where the "Easter Egg Lady" from Dick's
Creek Gap, Georgia, (Easter Sunday 1997) is.
I've moved but the e-mail address remains the same.
Would like to hear from those who received a couple of Easter Eggs and
some Easter candy at Dick's Creek Gap, GA, this year.
And for those of you who may be at Dick's Creek Gap, Georgia, hiking the
Appalachian Trail on Easter Sunday 1998 -- I expect to be there with my
Easter Eggs and candy and hot dogs, chips, Coke, and Oreos -- I'm going
to TRY (no promises) to have a bigger variety of foods, etc. Any ideas?
E-mail me.
See some of you on April 12 next year? Hope so.
Happy Hiking along the Appalachian Trail.
Coosa
Date: Sun, 03 Aug 1997 20:30:57 -0700
From: "Ronald W. Beazley" (rbeazley@atcon.com)
I'm a wannabee AT hiker and I've just recently found your home page. I'm
signing your guestbook, as requested. I live in Nova Scotia but my wife
and I usually visit New England once or twice a year. I"ll be visiting
your site and look forward to getting new (and old) info about the AT.
Some missing entries??
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 21:39:14 -0400
From: "Mark M. Reid"(wedgeboy@net-link.net)
John Reid, Troop 217, Kalamazoo, broke his leg on the Appalacian Trail
in Maryland on Wednesday, 7/23. Anyone else with a similar experience?
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 97 03:17:09 UT
From: Michael Crisp (mdcrisp@msn.com)
Thank you for a wonderful homepage. As an aspiring thru-hiker, I live
vicariously through the relentless pursuit of those before me. Your trail
journal page has kept me riveted and awakened something deep and real. I hope
to see/meet many of you on the trail this Spring. I'm from Seattle and go by
"Crispy". I'd be interested in hearing from anyone, experienced or aspiring,
relative to the A.T. Feel free to write.
Cheers, Michael Crisp (a.k.a. "Crispy")
mdcrisp@msn.com
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 21:34:39 -0700
From: "Ernest C. Laug" (LAUG@postoffice.worldnet.att.net)
This is an outstanding web page. Have hiked sections of the AT in CT,
NY, VT, NH, ME. Just returned from 10 days in the Whites where we
encountered many through hikers - both northbound and southbound. Don't
know if I'll ever do the whole thing - maybe after I retire! Keep up
the good work.
Kathie Laug
Stamford, CT
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 21:14:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: JRDobbs13@aol.com
The page is really useful. Thanks.
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 1997 14:35:35 -0500 (EST)
From: JIANGLIN LI (LIJIANGL@elmer1.bobst.nyu.edu)
Hi Kathy,
I "hit" your site by chance one day when I was browsing the net to
see which trail I wanted to hit for that weekend. I bookmarked it
immediately. I like your site a lot. Great job!
I came from China. When I was 12 my family was sent to a
little village in deep mountains during the notorous Cultural
Revolution. Good thing was that I learned to love mountains and love
hiking. After years of living in big cities, and was away from my
beloved mountains for nearly 15 years, I always missed the smell of
trees, the fresh air, the songs of birds in forests...Now nearly
every weekend I spend at least one day hiking, sometimes followed by
my eight-year-old little girl, who has become a mountain lover and a
hiker too.
My dream is: some day my daughter and me will hike through AT as a
mother-daughter team...
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 1997 11:12:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: MANCH6@aol.com
Just finished a day hike to Mt. Washington via Huntington Ravine Trail
(substantially less crowded than most other Mt.Washington trails) This trip
had much better weather and was tougher than I remember fron last year. At
the Alpine Garden trail the winds picked up to about 50-60 MPH making the
final ascent difficult. The best parts of this hike are the
challange/difficulty, great views, and lack of crowds.Last year on the same
trail it started to rain and hail just as we reached the "fan" (headwall).
Visability was reduced to about 50 feet and the winds picked up to about
60mph and the temp dropped. We truely wondered if we were were going to make
the summit. This is Mt Washington weather!
-It doesn't get much better than that-
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 20:08:14 -0400
From: Ronald C Schoolcraft (r.schoolcraft@quest-net.com)
21 July 1997 My son, Tim Alais"Green Bean" is hiking with "Grizzly" and "
Wiggly". They are slso known at the "Vermonsters". If you see them say
"Hi" from Randoph Ctr, VT. My wife and I visisted with them in Harpers
Ferry, WV over the 4th of July weekend. For those who have hiked with
them
I will let you know that the are currently in PA and next week will be in
Pine Grove, PA. Let me know if you see them. Thanks!
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 23:42:14, -0500
From: MR MARK E WHITE (Mark_E_White@prodigy.com)
Greetings all, Deven (spider) White and Brandon (norbert) Ailes have
started hiking the AT at Middlesex pa. heading S. on sat 7/12. They
are going slow . mileage 12, 8, 7, 7 ,but having a great time thus
far. mare to be posted when they check in next . inquiries to mark
at ahur82a@prodigy.com
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 1997 01:09:13, -0500
greetings all, spider and norbert checked in again . after spending
two days at Caledonia st. park letting norberts blisters heal ( along
with other goings on I'm sure), they picked up their first mail drop
at s. mtn. and are now some where in Maryland . they did meet with a
70+ s. African , slow train, who came to the states just to do the AT
he ave. 17 m per day, before 1 pm.
more later, Ranger
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 18:33:11 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Paul G. Woods" (sfvwe9@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us)
great site ! spent about an hour and barely got into it. Cheers and a
shout out to all the Benton Mackye hikers ! Walden Lake Woods.
Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 13:42:13 -0700
From: Dan Peters (dpeters@seattleu.edu)
Kinda hard for me to visit the AT as often as I'd like, since I live
3000 miles away now. But I visit when I can (last time around 1991). I
do my hiking west of the Rockies now, for the most part.
Please feel free to visit my web site at
http://www.seattleu.edu/~dpeters/
Thanks for the link and good hiking.
Dan Peters
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 00:39:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: Pitchfrk@aol.com
Hello fellow outdoor person
In my quest to build the best outdoor page I have stumpled across your
site, which is fantastic, and I have added a link to you on my page! Please
stop by "Pitchfork's Outdoor Page" and let me know what you think.You can
find it at:
this address.
If you do like what you see, please tell all your friends and add a
link on your page to mine!
When you stop by my page be sure to visit my BSA Page,. the Cabana, and
my music page...take a day off from work and spend it at my website! Thanks!
PITCHFORK
PS- Link to me!
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 16:11:16 -0400
From: The Browns (suneedle@erols.com)
Kathy,
I use your AT page often. It's great.
I just got off the trail from a weekend hike from Turner's Gap to
Weaverton, Md. Spent Friday at Dahlgren CG with 180, NTO, Safari,
Sedona, Whistler, Bill, Purple Haze, Toot (all thru hikers), Waldo (just
got on in Harper's Ferry), and Boy Scout Troop 145 (Baltimore) Patrol
Leaders going out for planning weekend. It was a delight to hear their
stories of the Trail.
Saturday at Crampton Gap, I met Mike, Wallace, and Chewbaka. View from
Weaverton Cliffs was magnificant and the whole hike was delightful.
-- Griz for the weekend.
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 12:16:34 -0500
From: The Wadsquad (wadsquad@worldnet.att.net)
Hello,
I'm a backpacker/hiker/mountain biker/canoer with a little bit of
expericence, and I think this web page is great! Keep up the good
work...
-Stuart Carlton
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 23:42:01 +0200
From: Giancarlo Formenti
Hello!
Add my name to the guestbook. I'm calling from Italy.
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 23:29:58 -0400
From: Reigle (reiglejj@csrlink.net)
Dear Kathy
I used to be a member of troop 56 in Palmyra, pa. Since then I have
moved to Hughesville, located about twenty minutes away from
Willimsport. I used to go hiking on the trail with them and we all got
T-shirts I have the ninth and the tenth one. I wear them all the time I
when I go camping with my troop. I am now an eagle scout. come hike
the Loyalsock trail it is about thirty miles long and is a beautiful
site. Well good luck and happy hiking
Dom Reigle reiglejj@csrlink.net
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 08:17:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: Pkjblh@aol.com
hey guys,
what a fantastic page you have created. i am in the beginning stages of
preparing for the long and rewarding journey of hiking this wonderful trail.
your page is my 1st stop along the way for information and i doubt i will
find a more useful or concentrated page anywhere. thank you for your time and
dedication.
sincerely,
"ivy"
gress hickman, iv
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 11:36:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: TRLMAN@aol.com
hello,
please add me to the guestbook.
thanks,
Chip Froelich
5205 DeSoto Pkwy
Sarasota, Fl 34234
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 17:46:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: VIDMANFOUR@aol.com
dear hikers,
I'm so very glad to find a AT home page. I last hiked the trail in 76
after I finished High School. Now I live in Minnesota but would like to
expose my gorwing kids to the AT and all it's beauty. We will be in Maine
this Aug. for our family vacation, the trail and some hikes are on the
agenda.
Keep up the great work......................................
Bob Vidman aka Ridgerunner
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 1997 21:27:10 -0400
From: Scott Campbell (esc5@erols.com)
Subject: Hello from 1992
Hello!,
Just thought I would stop by and say what an nice page you have. It
was great working on the Konnarock Crew in 1992. My name is Scott. I
remember Fred and many others...it was a great experience (not to
mention the hardest work I have ever participated). Thanks for the
experience!
scott
From: "A. Latham" (alatham@msms.org)
Thanks for the opportunity to sign your guestbook and to seek more
information. I am looking for an individual or a group that have one or
more overnight hikes planned for the appalachian trail that I could join.
If you are out there please E-mail me at alatham@voyager.net Thanks!
From: LZdznr@aol.com
I must say this..
you have the most excellent web site I have ever come across (& I've been on
line as long as anyone could be!) I bow to you!!! Your page is most
definately going to have a seat on mine!! Here is the URL to our homepage:
(http://members.aol.com/lzdznr/Us.html) not an actual link, just the URL
My husband & I live in Palmerton, PA.... right along the AT in the boothills
of the Poconos toward the Lehigh Valley. I did notice that you have very few
links to
on-line maps in PA, so Derek (husband) & I have decided to make one! We are
starting by our home, heading north; and will send you the link when it is
ready. We view the Lehigh Gap from our kitchen window!!! Some have called our
area the "Lunar Landscape" for hikers. HA! There is a lot of history
pertaining to the rockiness of our area.... maybe I'll do another page with
info on that!
Anyway, just wanted to comment on your page! EXCELLENT!!
Happy Trails!!
Less Mitch
LZ =D
LZdznr@aol.com
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 1997 14:37:11 -0400
From: "David C. Green" (greend@intrepid.net)
To: Kathy
I really enjoyed your AT web page and I have hiked on the Maryland's AT
near Gathland State Park many times.
I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed looking at your AT web page
and it brought back a lot of memories.
I am curious about what software--- you are using to design your web page.
Thanks^Å..Dave Green
P.S. I am going to add your AT link to my home page.
(http://www.intrepid.net/~greend/favorite.html)
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 1997 13:53:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: SHarper782@aol.com
Hello from Utah. Am interested in taking the entire Appalachian Trail some
day.
Date: Sun, 08 Jun 1997 10:03:44 -0400
From: Lynda Maides (lynda@esper.com)
Hi Everyone, I am one of the fortunate people who live at the foothills
of the Great Smoky Mtns. I am an avid hiker and want to preserve the
mtns beauty. I am active in an organization, "Friends of the Great
Smoky Mtns". Need info? Just email lynda@esper.com. Happy Hiking!!
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 1997 19:09:43 +0800
From: Patrick Smith (morgans@iinet.net.au)
Hello Kathy,
It has been many years since I last hiked along the trail, at least 15 years. I really enjoyed looking at the photos and the maps and day dreaming of days gone by.
A lovely site, keep up the good work.
Patrick Smith
Perth WA
Australia
formerly from Palmyra Pennsylvania
I found your site via the Boy Scout Troop 56 Home page
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 20:58:03 -0400
From: andrea solomon (ajsolomon@amherst.edu)
Hi Kathy and Fred,
Thanks for putting this page together. I would love to hear from
other hikers out their thru hike. I hiked the summer of '95 and think
about my days on the trail every day since. I hope this works.
Fish (Out of H20)
NOTE: Who is Fred?? :-) --Kathy
Date: Tue, 03 Jun 1997 17:45:38 -0400
From: Doreen McLeod (rackm@sunet.net)
The Home Page is a great place for reminiscing about past hikes.
Florida Pilgrim and my self section hiked the Trail '88 - '93. Would
like to say Hi to all our hiking buddies. It is a common bond that holds
on forever. We had a new experience last year when we hiked 70 miles of
the Colorado Trail, where the altitudes really had us huffing and
puffing. Would like to invite everyone to learn about
the Florida Trail. To avoid Fla.bugs and thunder
storms take a hike in the winter. hope to see you on the Trails!
Doreen McLeod "Triathlon Grandma"
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 1997 10:51:45 -0400
From: Bone (dwtow@gdi.net)
Two things. Please put in your AT guestbook. This AT is all new to me.
Also,
I am planning to take a one week hike along the AT sometime this summer.
We will be traveling up from Florida. In your opinion, what area of the
trail between Virginia and Georgia would you recommend we hike. We are
looking for a challenging hike and a very scenic terrain.
Ideas??
Thanks,
Derek W. Tow
P.O. Box 616061
Orlando, FL 32861
(407) 839-4070
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 10:21:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: EddHigbee@aol.com
Subject: Guestbook: A New Magic Place
I'm writing this email from a new Beb & Breakfast in Catawba, VA. Black
Acres B&B, (1-540-384-6941), is one of those "magic places" one stubbles onto
after passing Dragon's Tooth going North or approaching same headed South.
Call and the wonderful owners, Karen & Carmon Woodby, will gladly pick you
up, care for your creature comforts, and take you back to the trail after
dinner at The Homeplace and the most elegant breakfast you've ever had.
I hadn't planned on the stay in Catawba, just the meal at The Homeplace. I
would have missed so much had I not found this lovely place and met these
lovely people.
"Wild Blue" GA--->ME ('93 - ??)
P.S. You can also get more information by any one of these means:
Blckacr914@aol.com, or on
their webpage.
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 20:57:32 -0400
From: Bill Thorneloe (thornel@ibm.net)
I just returned from a two night shakedown hike here in Georgia. My good
friend, Ray Johnson, invited me along with two life-long friends from
Tenn. State Univ. Unfortunately, one of his friends was ill with a bad
cold before the trip, and we cut it off two days early.
I had never hiked the AT before, although several day hikes as a kid. I
feel the bug for a big hike approaching. Maybe when my daughters are out
of college I will be irresponsible enough to take the time.
Thanks for your home page, as a resource to fan the dream...
Bill Thorneloe
Atlanta, GA
Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 14:15:38 -0700
From: Deanna McCusker (deanna@taligent.com)
Wow! Very extensive information on the AT. Thanks for all the work.
My brother is hiking the AT this summer, 1997. For anyone interested in
the journal of a current thru-hiker, please visit his webpage at:
this URL.
Deanna McCusker
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 12:46:55 -0400
From: "L. Robin Armstrong" (rarmstro@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu)
"Armstrong Express" checking in after our annual section hike. This year
only 160 miles, Pearisburg to Damascus VA! Made it to Damascus for Trail
Days, which was quite a cap off to our trip. Had a wonderful time, and I'm
missing the trail already.
Wanted to pass on that the following thru hikers (not necessarily hiking
together) are doing well: Mercy & Laughter (PA), Go Go (IL), Lost Sole
(FL), Baltimore Jack (NH), Old Goat, Greenman. Hope each of them continue
to enjoy the adventure.
Can't wait to get to Maine in August.
As always,
Nannook (with regards from partners: Just George, Beanie)
L. Robin Armstrong
Johns Hopkins University
Department of Medicine
"Hiking is life. The rest is just details."
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 17:34:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: Tzdevil69@aol.com
Please include me on your hiking mailings. I am beginning my hiking trips
this summer with a local new york club, however, I would enjoy hearing about
any and all trips that you and your group has gone on.
Thank you,
Debbie
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 21:51:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jenn (siddallj@river.it.gvsu.edu)
I am excited to say that I am planning to do the AT in 2000 when I finally
graduate from college (or at least I hope!) Until then, I am looking for
some good trails to practice on and some hikers willing to put up with a
rookie.
Hope to hear from someone!!!
Jennifer Siddall
Michigan
siddallj@river.it.gvsu.edu
Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 10:36:55 -0500
From: Gordon Rice (grice@acadiacom.net)
My brother is a thru hiker. He started on April 10 and is still going strong.
I'm just looking for some good places to get current info on the trail and
happenings. Keep it going Bry and Scott
Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 15:14:03 -0400
From: Worth Robbins (robbins@tiac.net)
Hi,
Visited ATC office @Harpers Ferry on Monday, 5/12, together with my two
boys ("Pilgrim", "Broken Road" from Harvard, MA), who were checking in on
their GA>ME thru hike. They departed Springer 3/4/97, and so far, are
having a grand old time!
Really enjoyed browsing around, seeing what the ATC check-in is like,
chatting with others who were checking in ("Tacet", "Roy", and two guys
from Acton, MA), and just hanging out.
As a suggestion, you might consider posting the pics of all the hikers that
check in; along with a way for them to describe their hikes to this point.
I've enjoyed some of the efforts at on-line journals, but I think a
mid-point "snapshot" of experiences would also be interesting.
You're doing a great job, keep it up!
Regards,
Thru Hikers' Parent
Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 03:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: GYPSY31423@aol.com
Hello there!!!
I love your page!!!!! I have added it to my home page. As a courtesy I wanted
to let you know. If you would like to go check it out it is
right here.
I hope that you enjoy......it is still under construction.......I am after
all a mother of three!!!!
Please e-mail me to let me know that you have received this. Any comments and
or suggestions are welcome!!! This is a first time for me designing a web
page.
Thank you.
Patrice :)
Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 17:32:11 -0700
From: nellen@earthlink.net
Would like to say your pages and info on the 'trail' are super...grew up
in New England....and if you would care to visit my homepages you may -
right here..
Take good care,
N.Ellen
Date: Tue, 13 May 1997 11:18:05 +1200
From: Library Public Internet User (publicuser@libweb.otago.ac.nz)
Bird 96 GA to ME checking in. Woody and I had one last wet and wild day
going up Katadin 9/10/96. I have been traveling in New Zealand for 6
month and hear from Woody often. He is doing the freshman thing at
Rhodes College and I am a visiting lecturer at the University of Otago
Dental School, Dunedin New Zealand. Had a visit last month from Brush
after 6 months on the Antarctic ice. He was heading back to the US
after a long awaited trip to California. I would love to hear from
anyone out there. I am planning an AT2000 with my daughter. We will
see.
Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 23:19:45 +0000
From: Graphics at Dept of State (stateart@his.com)
This is to confirm a chance meeting with Shadow and Count on their way
through Virginia. The location was Brush Mt. near Blacksburg, VA at the
Audy Murphy Memorial. The time was Mother's Day around 2:00 PM on a
gloriously sunny warm day. The hikers looked fit and tanned and seemed
to be making great time. Our best wishes go with them for the completion
of their hike to Maine. Sally B., Anne & Curt Moore, and Bill B. (Day
hikers)
Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 12:21:53 -0500
From: Dirk Baeuerle
Greetings,
I am a new A.T. Hiker out of Huntsville, AL. I will soon be going on my
3rd trip to the A.T. in the Smokiy Mountain Park.
I will be putting up pictures of my past expiditions at my new web site.
The home page for this new web site is up at:
this address.
I am still working on the rest of the links, so check back weekly for
new links and pages.
Thanks.
Sincerely Yours,
Dirk Baeuerle
Date: Tue, 06 May 97 21:51:58 -0700
From: LeRoy Lodin (flood@worldnet.att.net)
hi kathy.
my name is jason , and i'm known as clueless when hiking (and more than
likely behind my back off the trail!). i wanted to compliment you on an
outstanding web page. my best friend chris "kix" and i have begun a thru- hike
for '97, but i am currently suffering from a stress fracture in my right foot
and will not be able to return to the trail until mid-july. although i am
trying to stay busy with the aid of my local library and blockbuster, i long to
be back on the trail, struggling up those mountains. your page brings me that
much closer, and i thank you for that. i'd like to be part of your guestbook,
to see if any current hikers recognize my trail name. i'm sure i'll return to
your page often to check on recent developments (as a matter of fact, your's is
the only page i've ever bookmarked). again, thank you for a ssuperior site....
clueless
Date: Sun, 04 May 1997 06:58:50 -0400
From: Greg Bissell (adp35@msu.edu)
Nice site. Well done. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Michigan
Greg's Page
Date: Sat, 03 May 1997 00:26:20 +0000
From: Ian Sherrell (isherrel@vt.edu)
Hey everyone. This is Virginia Slim from the blizzard of '93 - Hot
Springs, NC. Just wanted to say hi to all of my past trail buddies.
Have been away on an extended hiatus. You all take care.
Date: Fri, 2 May 1997 01:38:18 -0400 (EDT)
From: DHawk69570@aol.com
Dear Kathy,
With any luck, thinking of walking the AT Spring of 98 as it will be my 40th.
Looking forward to running into you. It's been a long time since I've seen
the Allagash, Kennebec and Penopscot.
Anybody looking for a walking companion. E-Mail me at DHAWk69570@aol.com or
DHAWK01@sprynet.com.
Also looking for Unity College Alumni, I was Class of 81.
With any luck I shall see you early summer of 98.
Sincerely,
Dean E Hawkins
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997 16:57:40 -0400
From: Kaleidoscopes (walkers@enter.net)
Hi Kathy,
I would like to be added to the guest book. My daughter and I did Mass
to VT. in 1996.
We had an incrediable time, the winds on Mt. Washington, the wonderful
croos at the huts, and all the great friends- BJ, Tak, Mars, speed limit
and many many more-plus all the trail angles.
My son and I did NJ to Mass in 1994. I would like to find Easy
Ed's(mighty moe) address. And some others addresses Arp, Woodchuck,
Cornfed, Walking home, Cortez, Wendy and John(6 ft hobbit and evening
star.
Thanks
Hammer and Pixie 1996
Ed and Ryan 1994
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 15:49:11 -0500
From: "Brett D. Keiper" (bkeipe@nomvs.lsumc.edu)
Yours is a fantastic website; lots of valuable information about the AT
at your finger(mouse?)tips. I have especially enjoyed the links to
trail journals and photos along the trail. I was raised in PA with the
AT nearly in my backyard and have hiked every mile of it in PA. But I
seem to appreciate it even more now that we are living in Louisiana with
not a mountain or hill in site. I'd love to get more information from
the ATC on planning a through-hike in the future.
Brett Keiper
Brett D. Keiper, PhD.
Dept. of Biochem. and Mol. Biol.
LSU Medical Center, 1501 Kings Highway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71130 USA
http://gradsch.shreveport.lsumc.edu/Gradsch/Biochem/html/labpages/rerlab
/brett/keiper.html
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 18:34:02 -0400
From: Laverna Patterson (lpatters@hernsvr.med.osd.mil)
I am Laverna P. from Takoma Park MD. I plan to walk the GA-ME AT March-Sept
1999. During the interim I am reading as many books as possible, soothing
worried friends and relatives, trying to find a good hiking club to join,
dreaming of losing weight... AAhh..Ouch! (my daydreaming just stumbled into
rocky Pennsylvania)
But seriously, I am trying to prepare as much as possible. My current
dilemma is internal frame or external frame... NO ONE is brave enough to give
an
answer. I just tried them on for the first time last week and BOY DOES MY BACK
HURT! I was glad that I did not buy a mail order back pack without fitting one
first.
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 17:03:06 -0400
From: ecotopia (dhodges@epix.net)
Hi!
I'm Mary Hodges and would like to be put on the guestbook. Am thinking
about doing the trail in '98 and am looking for all the info I can get
my hands on, including training for the trail, and communicating with a
partner who is looking to hike together. Thanks in advance.
Happy Hiking!
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 14:53:18 -0700
From: "Graham F. Hollis" (hollis@net-link.net)
Just discovered that the AT is online.
Please include me in the guestbook.
I'm planning a thru-hike for '98 to celebrate my retirement. Already the
excitement of the anticipated start has me joyously scrambling for
information, books, and other insights.
Graham F. Hollis,aka Hammersmith
hollis@net-link.net
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 20:45:02 -0500
From: Antonija Mitt (beans@execpc.com)
Would love to be included in your Guestbook. We are planning a thru
hike in '99, and are very busy learning, absorbing, hiking. Still
wondering how we can pack in an espresso machine!
A wonderful site. Look for us and our laptop on the trail in 1999!
Tom and Toni Mitt
beans@execpc.com
Visit my place, jitterzz coffee house, if you're in the Milwaukee area.
"Hot coffee, cool beans"
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 09:48:21 +0000
From: Randy Dudley (rdudley@ulysses.ucns.uga.edu)
Hey! After so many countless day hikes on the AT, I finally got a brief
week long trip on it a few months back. Talk about a teaser! Wow, that
was the hardest thing to pull of that trail and watch everyone else head
into North Carolina. But it gave me the desire to do it all as soon as
i'm able. but anyways, add me on the the guestbook, and accept my thanks
for a great site. so much info here! and if you like, check out my
journal about some of the places i go...
The Good Heavens
Thanks, and be in peace!
Randy 'Falling Water' Dudley
Athens, GA
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 06:35:43 -0400
From: Joe Gardner (hose01@peganet.com)
We would like to be added to your guestbook.
Joe & Becky Gardner
5930 Cypress Hollow Way
Naples, FL 34109
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 17:05:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nola10967@aol.com
We would like to be added onto your guestbook
Tim & Penny Robinson
PO Box 626
Naples, NC 28760
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 07:59:12 -0400
From: "J. ALAN FOWLER"
Had to comment on your wonderful work on the web.
From an honorary Passamaquaddy Indian,
J. Alan Fowler
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 20:35:52 -0500
From: Rod Hooper (rhooper@sonet.net)
Virtual terrain explorer is a 3D visualization program that runs in real
time and includes data for many US National parks, one is the Great Smoky
Mountains. Please include us in your guestbook, and visit us at
http://www.altimap.com/altimap. Thank you.
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 17:52:29 -0400
From: Les Moyer (atech@pa.net)
Hi Kathy,
We are excited about 1997 and happy to be a part of the AT maintenence
group. We maintain a section of the AT in Central PA and hope all
passing through will have a very pleasant experience. Our homepage is home page. and we are also
reachable through atech@pa.net
Happy trails!
Les & Tami Moyer
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 23:24:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: Gtdamon@aol.com
many thanks for the work you've put into this website.
the at has been very special to mer for a long time.
happy trails!
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:30:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ouray13@aol.com
hello and greetings to all thru-hikers 95-96! I hope all is well and if you
ever hiked with me don't hesitate to write. To all future thru-hikers --
hike your own hike and don't let anyone tell you you're doing it wrong.
Peace.
Casper
Ga- Harper's Ferry 1996
HF-Andover, ME 1995
Andover- Katahdin 1996
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 18:25:40 -0500 (CDT)
From: PINTJ@rhodes.edu
Hello Kathy and Guestbook readers,
I just wanted to say hello to 96 thru hikers and good luck and karma
to all who dream to hike the trail. Good luck to all. If there is a mailing
list for this thing sign me up.
Woody GA-ME 96
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 16:13:04 -0700
From: Mongoose (joclair@abaco.coastalnet.com)
Kathy,
My wife Claire (Buttercup) and I are planning a 2001 thru-hike when our
daughter graduates from college. We have been collecting info for our
trip through your page, books, videos, trail journals etc. You've done a
good job on the page and it's layout is well organized. We'll be
checking in as we prepare over the next couple of years and will have to
be content with section hikes till then. Anyone with info for
thru-hikers that you might feel to be of help, please contact me @
joclair@abaco.coastalnet.com
Thanks, see ya'll on the trail
Joe (Mongoose)
Trenton, NC
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 1997 00:14:21 -0400
From: Tina Strait (cstrait@sover.net)
I love sites like this where the hiking community can conglomerate. It
is so nice to be around people with similiar interests and goals. I am
currently waiting to see if I get a scholarship to a NOLS school. If I
don't, I am planning on hiking as much of the AT as I can before the
weather turns against me. I hope to become a Mountain Guide in the
future and work in the outdoors for as long as I can. Good luck to all
of you.
Seth Strait AKA (mismatch, or Gollum)
RR1 Box 121
Reading VT 05062 email = Cstrait@sover.net
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 05:02:27 GMT
From: J G Fontana (tradewind@cyberconch.com)
Please include following in listings:
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Ten day tour 17 -26 September to include seven day inn-to-inn hike through
England's Cotswolds, a one day visit to Georgian Bath and two nights in
London. $1800 p/p - double occupancy;$475 single supplement. TRADEWIND
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tradewind@cyberconch.com
Thanks,
George Fontana
From Llamaring@aol.com Sat Apr 5 23:00:27 1997
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 1997 17:53:43 -0500 (EST)
Hi. I'd like to be included in the guest book. One of my goals in life is to
someday hike the entire trail. Thanks for all the information.
Leslie O'Dell
Athens, GA.
Llamaring@aol.com
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 1997 20:44:41 -0500
From: naparob@ibm.net
Thanks for including me. Rob Finley
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 04:17:32 -0500 (EST)
From: DMZ68@aol.com
Kathy,
I signed in on this great resource once before, but I have a URL
GROUNDSTATE that I would
like to add. I have an APPALACHIAN TRAIL SECTION which will eventually include
the full journal of my 1974 thru-hike. I also have a WILDERNESS LIVING SECTION
which will include the journal of my one year sojourn in the wilderness of
British Columbia. I also have links to such things as HANG GLIDING, SEA
KAYAKING, AND CAVING. I will eventually include sections for these areas and
photos of my activities in them. Do you have room for my AT journal? What is
the policy concerning that? Please respond dmz
68@aol.com
Rick
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 16:20:36 -0500 (EST)
From: NevarcK@aol.com
Hi,
My parents are hiking the trail -- Brubaker and Dundee is there any way to
get update information on their status... is there a link to any other AT
pages? I can be reached at AOL --- nevarcK.
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 1997 13:59:36 -0600
From: stephanie (satkins@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu)
My friends and I are planning to hike the portion of the AT which runs
through CT. This page has really helped out a lot. It was so easy to
get hooked on hiking -- who knows what the future holds.
My homepage is http://studentweb.tulane.edu/~satkins
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 1997 22:56:00 -0600
From: "Victor G. Strayhorn" (stray@vvm.comns.vvm.com)
Hello: I would like to take the time to thank all of you hikers, and campers
out there for being so interested in the out of doors. I'm in the military and
have been for the last 15 yrs. Glad to know tht there are people out ther who
enjoy nature as I do. Lets strive to keep our forrest clean and beautiful. I
plan to hike the AT when I retire to see the beauty that I'm protecting.
SSG Army
Ft. Hood Tx
stray@vvm.com
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 1997 00:25:29 -0500
From: Aaron Brehove (NJBrehove@worldnet.att.net)
I am a 17 year old student in NJ (18 in August) and I was turned onto
hiking in Boy Scouts and when I went to the White Mountains to hike as a
school project. I would like to know about any local places to hike and/or
camp. I also would like to take an adventure or volunteer my time in the
summer of '97.
Thank You,
Jordan Brehove
Morris County, New Jersey
NJBrehove@worldnet.att.net
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 20:43:24, -0500
From: MRS SUSAN J MOYNAHAN (FQQK14C@prodigy.com)
My mother's sister has just started a thru hike this past Monday. I
was surfing for information about the A.T. and came across your page.
I thought it was great and I am now much better informed about what
it is that my Aunt Sally is doing.
The one thing that I was wondering was what is the best way for
families to support their loved one's while they are on the trail?
Again, thanks for all the information!
Susan Moynahan
FQQK14C@prodigy.com
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 17:04:45 -0500 (EST)
From: Rdomico@aol.com
Subject: Scarebear GA-ME 95 looking for 95 contacts
3/28/97
Kathy:
Not a whole lot to say on this Friday evening. I can remember on my thru
hike in 95 hitchhiking to Gatlinburg from Davenport Gap to meet my wife for
Easter about this time.
The GUESTBOOK is a great vehicle for trying to find old friends and keep up
with the trail community, thank you for providing it to me and the others.
If anyone reads this message through the GUESTBOOK, anyone who remembers
sharing some miles with me in 95, then please call or write because I would
love to hear from you. Just as a reminder to those who may be looking for
me, my family and I take an annual trip to Amicalola Falls State Park every
Spring at the weekend closest to March 19th as possible. We camp in our
pop-up at the top of the falls, and spend a day at the top of Springer. It
is my one time/year to get back to that place for at least 2 or 3 hours of an
escape to the life I once knew for 6 months. I hand out a lot of fruit and
candy bars to those on top who are getting ready for the trip.
So, I can be found there once every year. Scarebear was my name, I guess it
will always be my name. So, if we spent any time together, I would really
like to hear from you. (704) 376-1223, or PO Box 1354, Cornelius, NC 28031.
My prayer to those in pursuit of the simplicity of the trail life is that The
Mountain is good to you in the climbing.
Rob Domico (Scarebear, GA-ME 95)
rdomico@aol.com
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 10:54:35 -0600
From: Pat Villeneuve (patv@falcon.cc.ukans.edu)
So is Beorn out there again this year?
Give me Chocolate
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 1997 00:54:55 -0500
From: "David A. Grim" (davidgrim@mindspring.com)
Hello Kathy,
Well it's hiking season again and time to catch up with your site. You've
made some nice improvements since last year. Looking good!!!
I'm hiking in Tennessee now and will arrive in Damascus by Trail Days. The
last AT News didn't give the date yet but I suspect it will be early May as
usual. I can't believe I've hiked about 450 miles of The AT. Wow, just a
step at a time up the green tunnel.
I hope to meet some thru-hikers at Trail Days this year. Being Just A
Section Hiker, my mind is in a different zone from them but I sure do enjoy
their company.
Happy Trails to all,
Dave - Just A Section Hiker
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 17:51:25 -0800
From: Robert Huttemann (u16457@snet.net)
Signing the A.T. GUESTBOOK. Have been hiking the A.T. actively since
1960. Have gone from Ct. to the end of the Long Trail. Hike winter and
summer. Did the Flume area, in the beginning of April, 1996 . We had over
6 Ft. of snow in places. Hiked Katahdin and areas around there, plus a
great deal of the Presidential Mtns. Would like to spend-SAFELY-a couple
of winter days around Mt. Wshington.
I introduced my older children to the Mtns. and while in college they
took some of their classmates to the hills.
I have done extensive SEA KAYAKING. Kayaked the entire coast of Ct.; went
from Matunick Beach and Charlstown Breachway R.I. to Block Island, around
Block Island, and back. Entered the BLACKBURN CHALLENGE, 3 times;
paddeled and camped Penobscot bay, Merchants Row, and around Portland Me.
Went from Madison Ct. over to L.I., west the coast of Long Island and
back in 1 day. ETC. ETC. I ALWAYS HAD GREAT PADDLING PARTNERS!!
We have a 6 year old son and a 8 year old daughter, WHO HAVE BEEN CAMPING
on the A.T. and in kayaks since they were 3 Yrs. old.
Enough said, WE LOVE IT.
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 08:49:00 -0500
From: John Buchheit (johnb@cylc.org)
Dear Kathy,
This is an excellent idea. There are so many people throughout this country
and indeed throughout the world who cherish the AT. I count myself as one
of these, having hiked over 1900 miles of it in 1995. It is always
comforting to think that something like the AT lies in wait. Best wishes to
you and all who seek the solace of the trail in the future. Maybe I'll see
you out there.
John B.
Pathfinder 95' GA>NH
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 1997 11:55:54 -0800
From: Lisa Colaianne (lcolaian@atis.org)
Hi! Glad to have found you!
Lisa Colaianne
lcolaian@atis.org
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 1997 13:21:25 -0600
From: Jack Nicolet (jack_nicolet@leehill.com)
Way to go! This AT site delivers!
Have stepped parts of the trail over the years, looking forward to
falling in again in May (Great Smokies). Any suggestions for my party
of four who dig miles, smiles, steeps and peaks? E-mail me at
Jack_Nicolet@leehill.com
Thanks!
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 1997 12:53:28 +0900
From: "Jesse A. Schnute" (Schnutej@mwr.kic.or.jp)
Kathy,
Great home page on the AT! Yoplait and Dannon here, planning for an
April 99 start on Springer in GA. Perhaps a little early to begin
writing folks for helpful info but hope that you will forgive us our
foibles. Currently the military is holding us prisoner and there is no
trail leading across the ocean from Japan. If there was, we would have
plenty of practice and wet-weather training by then.
We are aware that most people travel the trail from south to north, but
are curious if you had any numbers as to how many go the opposite
direction? 'Nough said, any helpful info would be appreciated from any
and all sources. We can be reached at schnutej@mwr.kic.or.jp
Thanks again, Kathy!
"For you will go out with joy, and be led forth with peace; the
mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you,
and all the trees of the field will clap {their} hands." Isaiah 55:12
-Yoplait and Dannon (YoDa)
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 13:32:43 -0500 (EST)
From: gambler@biddeford.com
Konichi wa,
Just got done browsing the ol' guestbook. I being LANDSHARK. Did the
long green tunnel in 96 and it was the time of my life. Restored a faith in
humanity that had slipped a notch or two recently. Hey, class of 96, drop a
line! Buzz me at
gambler@biddeford.com
Thanks Kathy, for the wonderful memories.
Take care,
Landshark a.k.a.
Dances with Spam
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 17:11:14 -0800
From: hende19@ibm.net
Kathy, I really appreciate the AT Homepage. I'm a thru hiker want-a-be
for 2004 when I retire. If there is a mailing list (snail mail) by
all means put me on it my address is:
John Henderson
329 Doyleson Ave
Endwell, NY 13760
Thanks for maintaing this link to my dream..
Best regards,
John
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 1997 07:55:50 -0500 (EST)
From: DMZ68@aol.com
Richard Brannon ~ GA to ME ~ March 18th - October 15th, 1974. Looking for
old(er) timers who did the thru-hike in 1974. ==>1996 Someone says they are
going to carry a computer on their upcoming thru-hike ;-)
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 1997 11:54:10 -0500
From: muph (muph@pinn.net)
Kathy,
Langolier from '96 checking in again. Picking up at Great
Barrington MA on the 17th of May for a 8 day trek north to Bennington VT,
then only 3 states and 600 miles or so left. Hope to see some of the
'96er's from up in that area. Anyone can email me at muph@pinn.net or
Bob.Bush@leitch.com. Happy trails to all!
Langolier
Ga->Ma->'96
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 1997 09:50:06 -0800
From: Steven Brill (Steven.R.Brill.1@gsfc.nasa.gov)
I would like to be included in your guestbook. Just got my first look
at your Website - it's great! I have wanted to do the trail for many
years now and hope to have the time and opportunity to begin enjoying it
this summer. Thanx for all the info, tips and advice. Regards,
Steven.R.Brill.1@GSFC.NASA.GOV
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 1997 18:06:50 -0500
From: Dawn & Jerry Flaherty (grf@gis.net)
Hi Fred and Kathy,
Just surfing around. Been on the net for about a month. Dawn and I have
over 800 miles to complete our odyssey. Our plans were put on hold in
1993 when we built our current dwelling. Hiking is in our blood but
debts refuse to release our energies in that direction. Where there's a
will...Look forward to hearing from you all.
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 1997 12:37:24 PST8PDT
From: Alan Schlerf (schl9503@novell.uidaho.edu)
Greetings,
The "Mapman" here, I'll be back at it on May 19 or 20 in
Duncannon heading north to finish this thing. Last summer I made it from
Springer to Duncannon in 79 days, because the weather sucked
most of the summer. Hopefully the weather will be more enjoyable this
year cause I'm over halfway there. YEE-HAW. So if anybody is heading north
around that time your company would be great.
"The Mapman"
Alan K. Schlerf
schl9503@novell.uidaho.edu
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 13:01:28 -0600
From: Pat Villeneuve (patv@falcon.cc.ukans.edu)
I was on the AT in Virginia last summer and am looking for news about the class
of '96. I hiked with Clyde/Relentless and Rapunzel, Wayah and Little River,
Beorn, and many other who headed north out of Damascus right after Trail Daze.
Any up-dates?
Give Me Chocolate
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 15:40:45, -0500
From: MS MICKEY A PELLILLO (BMWE27B@prodigy.com)
I really like the AT homepage - great information. I will be hiking
the month of May - Georgia to whereever we get. I am the only female
in our group. I am hiking with my dad and a male friend from work.
Any good advice from female hikers? BMWE27B@prodigy.com
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:46:56 -0500 (EST)
From: DonC6168@aol.com
It has been an extreme pleasure to read and utilize your web page. As a
future thru-hiker (hopefully), it has been an incredible source of data.
Thanks for your excellent work and for providing such an entertaining page.
Keep up the good work.
DonC6168@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1997 11:54:40 -0800
From: Thomas (mott@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu)
Kathy:
Two of us are planning on the ME to GA trek in June 97'. We are
searching for info on Maine trail conditions in June(bugs and
weather-snow?) and any other info on the "not so popular" ME to GA
route, info appears limited. Our plans are to start very slow. Any
one interested in sharing info, feel free to contact me, it will be
greatly appreciated. Also, don't hesitate to contact me for info I have
gathered.
Kathy, great WEB site for AT, thanks.
Thomas Matzke
Mott@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 13:24:02 -0500
From: theresa lynne rose (greta@grove.ufl.EDU)
kathy, my boyfriend and I are planning to hike the AT from Maine to
Georgia in June. If you have any good info. we would love to hear from
you. thanks. Theresa
Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 16:58:24 -0500 (EST)
From: BillSanbor@aol.com
We are going to hike a portion of the trail in March. This website helped
out a lot. Thanks!!
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 1997 17:23:34 -0600
From: Nathan Owley (nowle857@uwsp.edu)
Wow, what a really great and informative page. I've learned
a lot about the A.T., a trail I've enjoyed much. Your page,
I'm sure, will help me to plan future hikes and enjoys this
wonderful trail even more!
thanks,nathan
You're welcome to visit
ma'home page
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 97 00:45:23 PST
From: "Sharon E. Bleau" (sbleau@cwv.net)
Hi! Today is my first day on the Internet and I love it. I was just surfing
around and came to your site. Its great! I totally
love it. You're site is really informative. My aunt lives in Tennessee and
since I was little we would go over to Damascus, Virginia and hike on the
AT and since then its been a dream of mine to hike the whole trail.
Hopefully someday I will.
Sincerely,
Molly Brunner
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:33:13 -0800
From: Matt Lonergan (mlonerg@uoft02.utoledo.edu)
Hi there! I found this page awhile ago and love it. I am planiing on a
thru-hike in 98 and use this page a lot for info. I've been on the AT
numerous times and find I must fight myself to get off when it's time to
go home. I am planning on a VT---NY hike this summer and can't wait to
get out there. Great job on this page!!!!!!!!
Matt Lonergan GA----ME 98
"No pain, no rain, no Maine"
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 22:01:18 -0500 (EST)
From: GK53@aol.com
Hi. I'm new to computers, but not to the AT. First set foot to trail in 1970
and hooked ever since. Became member of ATC in 1974,I think, and life member
in 1984. Hike every year...sometimes get on trail 3 or 4 times /year. Live in
New Orleans, so drives/flights are time consuming.Covered much of GA, TN, NC,
parts of Virg., NH, and ME. In the Smokeys almost yearly. Just bought home
near Pigeon Forge as base to hike in the area. Permanent move a few years
off. For 19 years I've been a judge here in NO. Much about the trail, the
forest, and the gear has changed over the years, but not my love of hiking.
The trail, the people, the forest...all are inspiring.
P.S. Forgot to add earlier that my 12 year old is named Jennifer Roan after Roan
Mt., TN. Buz Kiefer The Judicious Hiker GK53
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1997 19:13:25 -0500
From: Brian Gulliver (yahoo@grove.ufl.EDU)
I think you did a wonderful job on your AT page. I found most of the
info it contained to be a lot of help. Keep up the good work.
Brian
yahoo@grove.ufl.edu
http://grove.ufl.edu/~yahoo
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 19:23:13 -0500 (EST)
From: MGrevey@aol.com
Just signing the guestbook. We're winter backpackers from way back. (we
started winter backpacking because of the need to keep the beer cold, now we
don't even drink on the trail, must be getting older). Enjoy your pages. If
your ever on the trail and you hear a call from the wild......."HHEEEEEYYYYYY
ROOOOOOOOTT"....that's us.
Mike "Root", a part of the root gang
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 1997 00:18:16 -0500
From: "Brian M. Ross" (eddie3@ix.netcom.com)
Hello everyone!
A friend and I hiked the AT in Georgia for the first time in October. We
had a great time, but we had our problems too. I'm going back this
spring with a little more knowledge (and better equipment). Who ever
wants to visit my web site, come on over!
Old Black Crow.
Peace,
Brian Ross
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 17:48:16 -0500
From: BKCHANDLER@aol.com
Hello,
A friend of mine sent this site. I'm new to Georgia (arrived June 96) and
new to the internet (on-line as of 12/25/96). Glad to be here.
I've enjoyed hiking all my life. Mostly California, Some Arizona and Utah.
(Bryce is my favorite!).
I'm hoping to see quite a bit of the AT this spring,summer and fall.
I'm a 35F, business professional/language teacher. I look forward to
spending some time at this site and out there of course!
happy trails,
BKCHANDLER@aol.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 22:18:38 -0500
From: novax (novax@ultranet.com)
Greetings....
Just a thru-hiker from MA saying "Good work!". I did the Trail in
1987 and 1000 miles of it in 1989. I love the AT but these days its
looking a bit scary! I do have a dice game I invented while hiking.
Its called Blisters and you can see it at:
this URL.
Keep up the good work! Tim Novak aka "Half Ass Expeditions" AT7
--
HAE, Procrastinating for a later tomorrow.....
Home of the SKATELUGE http://www.skateluge.com
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 22:27:57 -0500 (EST)
From: Philip Joseph Dwyer Jr (dwyerphi@pilot.msu.edu)
Hello fellow hikers, its great to find an electronic AT register. I thru
hiked in 96 and wish I was going again this March. I am excited for the 100's
of you across the countrty who will be starting your own thru hikes in the next
few months. My advice to you is to travel light and take tons of pictures,
especially people the first few days. I took about 450 pictures during my trip
and wish I had taken even more.
How is everyone else from 96 doing? I sent out Christmas cards and revieved
about a 20% return, the other 80% must have been abducted by the Aliens who
were chasing Sideshow and his box of Little Debbies all summer.
I am searching for EZ-1's address so I can write him a letter, I would
appreciate it if someone could E-mail it to me. Also a hello to Katie Mohr and
Aaron Braun of 93' and any other Storer camp Alumni. Lastly a big thanks to
every AT maintainer who helps keep the trail in good shape.
-ACCORN- Phil Dwyer
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 00:46:54 -0500 (EST)
From: "Rafe B."
Kathy,
Just stumbled onto your AT HomePage -
nice work, though I couldn't stay
long (fifteen more miles, dude)
I was in fact looking for an AT link
to add to my homepage:
I added a bookmark, and plan to
return for a more leisurely visit.
rafe b.
("Terrapin" -- Springer->Roanoke, 1990)
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 1997 13:06:51 -0700
From: "Larry W. Sheffield"
Hello from a former member of the Tidewater Appalachian Trial Club. I
was navy photographer's mate stationed at Naval Air Station, Norfolk
from 1974-1977. Joined the club to see more of Virginia than the
average sailor in Norfolk does. Had a very good time on 4 trips on
clubs hikes in the George Washington National forest, including a
maintenance hike. Still wished I'd had more money (low service pay) and
time to hike more the the A.T. outside of Virginia.
I got curious if the Tidewater club as still active after looking at
some of the slides I had take when remodeling my home office and
cleaning files.
Thanks to your site I got their address, too bad they don't appear to
have any WWW presence.
Like your page a lot. It's a lot easier to read than the Potomac A.T.C.
page. Left them a message about the WAY TOO BUSY BACKGROUND. Your
choice is much more tasteful and professional looking.
Keep up the good work.
Shef
Still Photo Specialist
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications
Public TV, Radio and educational multi-media for the state of Nebraska
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 08:30:41 -0500 (EST)
From: Gas@aol.com
Hello Fellow Hikers:
My trail name is the Big E. I am a section through hiker, having hiked about
one third of the AT in the past 4 years.
My "thing"in AT hiking is GOING LIGHT as possible. I enjoy researching new
and lighter equipment, food, boots, toothbrushes, ad infinitum.
If you have any good ideas on how to save weight while hiking, email me
(GAS@aol.com) and I will be happy to share my ideas.
Be thankful for the AT, support the ATC, and preserve the trail life.
Hope to meet you on the trail.
Ed (The Big E) (GAS@aol.com)
From VLane53477@aol.com Thu Jan 16 22:43:09 1997
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 16:50:59 -0500 (EST)
I love the AT home page. I visit it frequently...it's GREAT.
I have hiked approximately 1300 miles of the AT so far and hope to complete
it in the year 2000! I have PA, NJ, small portion of NH and all of ME to
complete, with hopes of one year doing a thru hike.
Is there anyone in So. FL who likes to backpack? There has to be someone out
there. It seems like we are few and far between.
Thanks again for the great home page.
vlane53477@aol.com
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 21:18:14 -0800
From: David Miller
Hi.
My name is David. I too, like many before me, seem to have found you by
chance. I have backpacked for about 1 week trips in the past few years.
I am thinking that it would be great to do a solo thru-hike of the AT
in the next couple of years. All of my backpacking experience has been
in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California (including hiking at 11,000
feet) and in the Rockies of Colorado. While the mountains in the east
along this trail are not so high, the distance is nevertheless grueling.
Any advice from any of you who have been there and done it?
Thank you.
email me at "damiller@pacbell.net"
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 97 15:37:38 EST
From: RDJOHNSO@ATLVMIC1.VNET.IBM.COM
I had a slow day in the office today, and just "happened" upon your homepage
while browsing the net. WHAT A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY!! I have had the dream
for almost 20 years of hiking this trail. My goal was to accomplish it by the
time I reached my 50th birthday. Well, since that will be in 1997, I didn't
accomplish that objective. I'm real curious as to how someone can take the
time off from work, family, and other "responsibilities" that seem to never
ease up....and go hiking for 6-7 months. Any suggestions? Maybe I can come
up with a plan of my own to enable me to make this journey by my 60TH birthday!
My biggest deterent has been finances....or lack of!!
Anyway, just wanted to let you know I enjoyed your homepage...and will be
visiting it again and again. Of particular interest to me was the journals
and first-hand accounts of thru-hikers (or those attempting a thru-hike). Keep
up the good work, and happy hiking to you!! DON
RDJOHNSO@ATLVMIC1.VNET.IBM.COM.
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 17:28:46 +0200
From: Pat Dreyer (pdreyer@ilink.nis.za)
I live in Cape Town, South Africa and am very keen to hike the
Appalachian trail this year.
If anyone could give me some advice on what to do, how to start
planning, how to book - WHATEVER - please contact me as soon as
possible, as there is obviously a great deal of preparation needed.
Thanks
Lionel Dreyer
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 00:06:47 -0500 (EST)
From: EsyWlkr@aol.com
Have enjoyed the AT page. Check out my backpacking page when
you get a chance.
Warren Reed
Trussville, AL
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 21:18:14 -0800
From: David Miller (damiller@pacbell.net)
Hi.
My name is David. I too, like many before me, seem to have found you by
chance. I have backpacked for about 1 week trips in the past few years.
I am thinking that it would be great to do a solo thru-hike of the AT
in the next couple of years. All of my backpacking experience has been
in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California (including hiking at 11,000
feet) and in the Rockies of Colorado. While the mountains in the east
along this trail are not so high, the distance is nevertheless grueling.
Any advice from any of you who have been there and done it?
Thank you. email me at "damiller@pacbell.net"
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:01:37 -0800
From: Burt Winters (winters@jps.net)
Hello,
My fourteen year old son and I are going to be attempting a sound bound
thru hike this summer. We are amazed by how very much is involved in
preparing for this hike. We want and welcome any advice, input,
information, receipes, gear tips, things to avoid, things not to miss or
encouragement from anyone.
Have an epic eternity,
embers
Ben and son Burt Winters
winters@jps.net
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 14:01:37 -0400
From: Walter Shroyer
Great page! I am planning a 25 day hike starting in May at Springer
Mountain with a colleague and her dad (he is 70). I teach at a small
collage (Bluefield College) in Southwest Viginia on the WV state line.
We hiked Sugar Run Mountain and Dismal Creek Wednesday and start our
weekly training Monday. We are going to walk to and from school which is
a total of 4 miles. We plan on doing this 3 days a week (12 miles) for
5-6 weeks and then increase it to 5 days a week (20 miles) for 4 weeks
and then increase to 36 miles for another 4 weeks. The last 4 weeks will
include climbing a mountain weekly. We also plan on carrying our packs
increasing the weight every couple of weeks. Does this sound like a good
training schedule? We also want to try to hike 12 miles a day when we
start in May. Is that reasonable? Oh yea, I teach art here and just got
my own homepage. I would appreciate some feedback.
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 15:13:38 -0500 (EST)
From: BriOrourke@aol.com
Kathy,
I am a '92 thruhiker and am trying to get in touch with one of my hiking
compadres. If Chris "Thumper" Brodie reads this e-mail, drop me a line at:
BriOrourke@aol.com!
And Kathy, thanks for setting up this web site!!
Young Flanigan
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 1997 05:47:47 -0500 (EST)
From: Rita Robbins rrobbins@netcom.ca
Please advise, anyone ? I signed up a CHINA HIKING ADVENTURE trip in
June/97 for a 15 days on GREAT WALL. Each day hike 10 to 15 km, with part
of the trail on the WALL in ruin. Can anyone tell me what I can expect ?
Clothing for the season ? Food ? etc.
I joined the same Day-Hiking tour last year in HuangShan ( a natural
wonder in Chinese landscape) areas, with most fellow hikers like me, being
Senior citizens. It was an unparalleled 15 days experience of Chinese
culture and unforgettable scenery. We roamed around remote
villages/forests rarely explored by foreign visitors. Can anyone, who has
hiked both trips, tell me the difference of the terrain between these two
trips.
p.s. By the way I discovered CHINA HIKING ADVENTURES from following
WEB-SITE
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 1997 10:52:37 -0500
From: "A.S.Meislahn" (themice@warwick.net)
I have taken many day hikes on the AT. I have covered the area
from Route 94 in New Jersey to the Bear Mountain Bridge in New York.
During these hikes I have met at least a dozen thru hikers while out on
the trail. I love to talk with them and hear of their experences. The
only problem is they are usually in such a rush and preoccupied with
their goal. I have read numerous books on the trail and have purchased a
backback and all the gear that one needs for a long hike (thru hike).
This spring I am starting my overnights, weekends etc... on the AT. I
retire or can retire in 7 years and and will start my Thru Hike than.
See ya on the trail -- THE MICE
From: Blucas25@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 1997 21:48:18 -0500 (EST)
this is a great page and very helpful. thanks a bunch. i cant wait to get
out on the trail. ga-me 1998.
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 97 10:04:41 -0800
From: Aaron Engelsrud (engela@VAX1.mankato.msus.edu)
Guestbook. There, I said it. I haven't put a foot on appalachian trail,
YET. I hope to soon. I sure do enjoy your home page. I hike mostly
along the north shore of lake Superior in Minnesota. The superior hiking
trail runs for approximately 200 miles along the rocky shore of the lake.
One of the most beautiful trails in the world!! Keep up the great work.
Aaron E.
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 97 16:58:17 -0800
From: Kurt Deutsch (k_deutsch@relay.vienna.at)
Hello friends !
while surfing through the net i found you by chance.
Here is my entry to the guestbook.
I am from vienna, austria .
Nice to visit you
Bibi
Kurt Deutsch, Vienna Austria
From: FALLROC@aol.com
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 19:16:53 -0500
This reminds me of the trail registers. "Still going. 1/3 of the Falling Rock
Patrol." If any classmembers of '92 wish to contact us try Dennis at
djw@ici.net of Tom at troop46er@aol.com or me at Fallroc@aol.com
Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 20:21:37 -0500
From: John & Natalie Wilson (jmwilson@intrex.net)
Howdy! My name is Natalie Wilson. I'm from Raleigh, NC.
I am new to the net and have just found you guys. I am a casual hiker at
this time, which is to say I am a "long weekend warrior." The most I've
been on the trail at one stretch is about three days. I am very
interested in the AT and would like to attempt a thru hike within the
next five years. Would love to hear from anyone who has hiked all or
part of the trail. You can find me at: jmwilson@intrex.net
From: Vickicouch@aol.com
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 1997 17:58:02 -0500
Hi! I'm Bill "Daytripper" Couch and my wife Vicki "Wildcat" Couch. We started
hiking from Amicalola Falls 11-16-96 and have hiked up to Dick's Creek at US
76 so far. We have hiked from 8 - 16.6 miles per day. Vicki's does not like
to camp so we stay in cabins along the way at night and use long weekends and
vacation to hike. I could use some help in finding places to park along the
AT (need very detailed directions) and places to stay like cabins and Inns.
Have been using 2 cars to shuttle but am planning to buy a small motor cycle
to haul with us. Would also like information on shuttle services along the
way. Please use robert.w.couch@scsnet.com.
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 1997 22:55:05 -0500
From: Kathleen Cutshall (atgoose@knownet.net)
signing in to the guestbook on the A.T.page. I was The Old Gray Goose on
my '92-'93 hike of the A.T. In the over 50 age group. New to this but
have corresponded with several by snailmail about hiking the AT. Hope
to find other hikers I may have met on the trail. e-mail address
is: atgoose@knownet.net
From: Rita Al-Shammari (ralshammar@hasimons.com)
Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 15:38:00 -0800
Hi, I'm looking forward to hiking 10 days on the A.T. this year with my
Mom and Sister. Any advice about the trail would be appreciated. Looks
like we'll be hiking around the Hot Springs area (either to Hot Springs,
or from Hot Springs).
I can be reached at ralshammar@hasimons.com.
Thanks,
Rita
From: FrLoCaAd@aol.com
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 1996 20:02:08 -0500
Just found the Web Page. New to being online and have been enjoying the AT
for only a couple of years. I'm 41 now, maybe a Thru-hiker of the AT in the
next 10 years...Thanks for all the new info and data...keep up the good
work, Frank "sticks"
From: "Merlin" (merlin@redcreek.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 96 22:18:15 PST
Kathy,
What a great idea! I've been feeling a bit out of touch since completing
the trail OCT 6 and this is like resuming
the long conversation from Georgia to Maine. This is a most excellent
website and I feel very much at home here.
Many thanks!
Merlin {aka Duane Younglove}
Date: Fri, 27 Dec 1996 07:45:25 -0800
From: Earl Beam (BEAM.EARL@epamail.epa.gov)
This is a short note to say what a great web site. Even though I work
and live in Colorado I grew up in the east and hiked many mile of the
AT. I'm still a member of the ATC and hope someday to come back and
complete the trail. But for now I am content with the Rockies.
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 1996 18:53:32 -0000
From: "Gene C. Cochran (a.k.a. Archangel)" (archangel@weblnk.net)
HI Kathy!
It's been awhile since I've msged you. I thought I should finally get
around to putting another entry to update my webpage site. My anticipated
Thru-Hike slowly creeps into view. I hope I can get everything as far as
childcare worked out before then. Everything else is ready to go.
My new WebSite is:
Archangel's Gateways
or to go directly to my Backpacking Stuff (still under construction) just
go directly to this address:
Archangel's Backpacking Stuff
Thanks!
The Lord Bless and Keep You!
Gene Cochran
archangel@weblnk.net
http://archangel.home.ml.org/
< Be Ye Fishers of Men <
From: WHTWTR36@aol.com
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 1996 18:17:34 -0500
I just read Gutsys Journal of her through hike the summer of '96. It was
really enjoyable and sounded so exciting/challanging. What does slackpacking
mean? What is the term trail magic? Anyone willing to answer these two
simple questions I can be reached at WHTWTR36@AOL.com.
Keep up the good work!
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 1996 12:53:53 -0800
From: matt cline (cco@sccoast.net)
Date: Dec 26, 96
From: Matt Cline
E-mail:matt@carolinacommerce.com
I am trying to contact a fellow hiker well known as "MR. MISERABLE" (a well deserved name!).
We met on the trail in the Spring 0f 95 on the Georgia section of the A.T. heading North.
I have no other way of contacting this guy so if anyone has heard of him please let me know.
MISERABLE, if you get this contact me A.S.A.P.
Happy Trails......The KIDS (matt, amy, lauren, ace a.k.a. stacy).
Visit A great Web Site In Myrtle Beach, SC
Date: Mon, 23 Dec 1996 21:49:36 +0000
From: Erica Ramus (eramus@csrlink.net)
Just wanted to let you know that I found your page most interesting and
informative. I am friends with a hiker named Glenn that has hiked thru I
believe three times. Twice for sure, and I think once before I knew him.
Your FAQ page really answered some question for me that I have wondered
about like price and time. I have done many miles on the A.T. in
different states but I have a good career and at present can not afford
to take off and hike thru. Thanks for a great page!!!
Gary A. Ramus
gramus@csrlink.net
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 1996 07:14:18 +0000
From: carl flamm (cflamm@n-jcenter.com)
hi kathy,
i come to your page often when it's too cold or rainy in the winter, or
too hot and humid in the summer to hike outside. must hike somewhere,
you know, and during those times, i love visiting your page and seeing
what's new.
i've consumed every journal you've posted and am hungry for more (is
waldo ever going to post an update?)
my wife and i are planning a northbound AT thru-hike in '98. we'd like
to hear from others planning the same. we're from florida (yes, it does
get cold here in the winter sometimes) and anyone in the vicinity is
more than welcome to drop us mail.
thanks so much for your page! your dedication and hard work are greatly
appreciated.
carl flamm
daytona beach, fl
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 15:43:58 -0500
From: appalachian mountain supply (amsupply@atl.mindspring.com)
Dear ATC,
We distribute camping equipment and get calls daily from folks looking for
the Appalachian Trail Club. Now I know where to send them. We have a new
web site: home
page. Thank you for this opportunity to get the word out.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Orlansky
Account Manager
Date: 12 Dec 1996 18:28:20 -0000
From: "Kyle Purves" (kylster@hotmail.com)
Great page on the Appalachian trail,does anyone have any new info on the new
trail section into Canada?
I have a web page on Kathadin with great pics at:
My Kathadin Page.
I also have a page on Mountain biking and Hiking New Brunswick Canada,for
anyone
in new Brunswick or planning to visit here:
Click Here for the
trails in my province.
Again,great page Kathy.....keep up the great page......
Kyle Purves
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Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 19:12:12 -0500
From: Mark Levin (markl@teleplex.net)
Kathy,
Thanks for the Appalachian Trail home page. It makes me long for
summer when I take a four day hike each year.
I appreciate your hard work.
Mark
--
Mark Levin
TrailRidge Mountain Camp/NESPA
Rt. 5, Box 2768
Columbus, NC 28722
704/ 863-4235 (phone & fax)
From mburell@ibm.net Thu Dec 5 12:39:58 1996
From: "Mike Burell" (mburell@ibm.net)
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 1996 12:43:16 -0500
Great page on the A.T. Really gives me the hiking fever. Too bad I can't
go. I have some photos
photos from some of my trips on the trail in the photo
gallery on my web
page.
-Mike Burell
From: kojacat95@webtv.net (George Summers)
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 1996 10:37:17 -0600
HI TO ALL 95 AT HIKERS. TRYING TO FIND OLD FRIENDS
MY TRAIL NAME IS KOJAC.
THANKS
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 1996 00:35:10 -0330
From: Douglas K Gibbons (douglasg@nlnet.nf.ca)
Hello from Newfoundland:
I'm looking forward to one day having the Newfoundland section
of the Appalachian Trail North begin just about 8 miles from here;
that's where the Appalachian Mountains begin in Newfoundland, and it
sure is a nice sight in the morning. On a clear day you can see the
coast of Nova Scotia from the top!
Here's my website to get you started in Newfoundland:
D Gibbons
Cheers for now....hope to see you,
Doug
--
Doug Gibbons, Port aux Basques, Newfoundland
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ae050/Profile.html
A happy heart goes on forever.
(Winter's Tale [Shakespeare])
From: Mosslimb@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 1996 14:48:57 -0500
Hi,
I just wanted to compliment you on your fine website. I've wanted to do a
thru hike for years but I can't take the time off from work. I hope they
will grant me a leave of absence someday. Your website is a true inspiration.
Thanks, Tony
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 23:10:16 -0500
From: king-tavis (king-tavis@worldnet.att.net)
Planning a thru hike
in may of 97 looking for others
starting
the walk that season on Springer! Would
like to hear from minds that may
precieve life in the same way. XXX
Bryce E-mail c2mxjenkin@fre.fsu.umd.edu
just have to graduate first
From: DJBLOUNT@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 11:43:45 -0500
Hi folks!
I haven't made it through the entire set of pages but it really looks great.
I saw the listing of your webpage in PC Computing magazine & wanted to
review it again.
thanks for including the pages for the other Scenic Trails. We appreciate
the connection.
Happy Trails,
Derek Blount
President
North Country Trail Association
From: bushor@lemming.uvm.edu
Date: Thu, 28 Nov 1996 09:31:04 -0500
Hello Kathy,
Thank you very much for doing such a great job on the AT web.
Beau Bushor N1MJD
"Bleeder Guy"
Burlington, VT
From: "Vic O'Dell" (webmaster@thesmokies.com)
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 11:59:27 -0500
Hello,
First let me say, I am very pleased with the information that Kathy has
amassed about the Appalachian Trail on this website. All ATers and newbies
to the AT have definitely benefited immensely. (ha, double adverbs - one on
each side)
I publish The Smokies Magazine. The
Magazine has just added a new FACE to its mostly
tourist/traveler-related information. This new FACE is familiar
because of its roughness, leather-like because of elemental endurance,
experienced because of its wisdom and reverence to the outdoors and nature:
Hiking the Smokies is now
online and running its very first Giveaway, a two-night stay in Gatlinburg
for up to six persons! Registration is free and you can browse the
Trading Post for that special gift for that special someone?
Anyway, the point is I'm calling on all hikers who have hiked the Smokies.
First, register! Then if you are interested, submit an article or some
information about your experiences (SIT-REPS) on the trails of the Great
Smoky Mountain National Park.
Sincerely,
Vic O'Dell
The Smokies Magazine
http://thesmokies.com/
"Keeping the Smokies Competitive on the Web"
From: RayRayInNJ@aol.com
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 02:17:41 -0500
COMING SPRING '98 TO AN A.T. NEAR YOU
"THE BREAKFAST CLUB"
GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS,
HELLO, WE ARE "THE BREAKFAST CLUB" AND WE ARE PLANNING A THRU-HIKE
ATTEMPT FOR THE SPRING OF '98 AND JUST WANTED TO THROW OUT A FISHIN' LINE FOR
INFO ON THE AT PAGE. ANY INFO., QUESTIONS, OR COMMENTS ARE GREATLY
APPRECIATED.
WE ALSO WANTED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO SAY WHAT A WONDERFULL RECOURSE
THE WEB CAN BE TO THOSE PLANNING AN OUTING SUCH AS A THRU-HIKE. THE AMOUNT OF
INFO IS STAGGERING. AND THE LINKS TO OTHER EXPERIENCED HIKERS IS A GODSEND.
WE ARE PICKING UP GEAR PEICEMEAL TO DEFER A LARGE HIT TO THE WALLET
ALL AT ONCE, THIS MAKES IT MUCH EASIER TO PUT TOGETHER QUALITY EQUIPMENT
(THERE SEEMS TO BE A TENDENCY TO PASS UP QUALITY FOR PRICE WHEN YOU PURCHASE
A DOZEN ITEMS AT ONCE). PLANNING SO FAR HAS AKEN THE FORM OF REACHING OUT FOR
INFO AND SPEAKING WITH OTHER HIKERS ( SINCE THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF TIME
BETWEEN NOW AND OUR START DATE THER IS NOT YET A NEED FOR MORE DETAILED
PLANNING). WE ALSO BELIEVE IN NOT OVERPLANNING, IF YOU ALREADY KNOW JUST WHAT
YOU'LL SEE ON A PARTICULAR DAY, WHY DO IT?
/
O
/
WE ARE FISHIN' FOR AT KNOWLEDGE AND ADVISE....
PLEASE SEND ADVISE, COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGESTIONS TO:
RayRayInNJ@aol.com
MANY THANKS
"THE BREAKFAST CLUB"
RAY MANNESS
KIMBERLY MANNESS
JASON RONDEAU
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 1996 21:44:23 -0500
From: Rinne Abbitt (Abbitt@Broughton-sys.com)
Your AT page is great. Have enjoyed it more than any other I have
visited. I found it from the listing of sites in PC Computing's
December issue.
So glad you devoted the time to put it together. (Your footsteps are
very clever.) The content is superb! It was a treat to visit the
different links. Very informative. I will come back many times, I am
sure.
Keep up the good work.
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 1996 13:47:29 -0500
From: Max Dolan (maxdolan@interpath.com)
Hi! Just signed into your "Guestbook." I am looking for a special
2-book set (out of print) called Hiking the Appalachian Trail, Vol 1 & 2,
Edited by James R. Hare. It was published by Rodale Press, Inc.,
Emmaus, PA 18049, in about 1975. It is now out of print, and rather
than steal it from the library (thereby stealing it from the public
forevermore) I'm trying to locate a copy.
I'd like to perhaps "join" your organization in the names of my Daughter
and Son-in-Law as a Christmas present to them...they are avid hikers and
live in Greensboro, N.C. If you'd like to drop me a line, I'll be glad
to hear from you. In the meantime, I'll monitor your homepage and place
a bookmark there...and print out things for the kids.
Thank you for being on the Net...
Sincerely, Max Dolan (maxdolan@interpath.com)
PS: If you want to drop me a VoiceMail, you can leave a message at
1-800-990-2232, extension 1781...I'm a traveling computer instructor,
and I get home about every two weeks...right now I'm only on the web on
a "weekender" plan. Thanx...Max
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 1996 18:26:58 GMT
From: Bill Harris (woharris@mindspring.com)
Hi, Kathy--
I visited your ATC site last night and want to compliment you on it.
I did fill out a reply to your Guest Book, but had a major GPF in NetScape
about the time I was sending it, so I don't know if it made it to your end
of the wire.
I have a new nature photography Web Site and would like to add the ATC Site
as a link. The completed pages are not up yet, but I do have a linkless,
quickie Preview page at the URL listed below.
I have not done the AT proper as yet, but I have dayhiked portions of the
Pinhoti Trail in East Alabama. My usual outdoor haunt is The Sipsey
Wilderness in the Bankhead NF in North Central Alabama.
Take care,
Bill Harris
Images Unlimited
eMail: woharris@mindspring.com
Webpage
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 19:25:26 -0800
From: Karen McDonald (karenm@naxs.com)
Hi!
I live near Damascus, Virginia. The Appy trail runs through our area
and if you don't mind I added a link to your site on my web page. If
you have any objections please let me know. Feel free to visit my page
at
this URL.
Thanks again
Karen McDonald
From: "MICHAEL McNAIR" (BAMAHERB@msn.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996
Great page. I have been hiking the A.T. since 1988. Love it!!!!
My trail name is "Herb". We take a group of older Boy Scouts up on the trail
each summer. Learn something new about backpacking every year. Would love to
hear from anyone that would like to talk about the A.T. or backpacking in
general. E-mail address is BamaHerb@msn.com. I live in Mobile, Al. And would
also be interested in good backpacking treks in the southeast. Good hiking to
all!
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 17:11:36 -0700
From: GEORGE A FULLER (n1tdw@snet.net)
George Fuller wrote this
I have hiked bits and pieces of the AT in connecticut and Mass
I have lot of fun connecting my hobby of HAM radio and the outdoors.
From the many peaks it's possible to make radio contacts hundreds
of miles away with just a vhf walkie-talkie. Also good to have in case
of an emergency on the trail.See ya on the AT! e-mail is
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 1996 21:57:47 -0500
From: Tim Killeen (tkilleen@worldnet.att.net)
Great guestbook. My buddy and I have just turned a big "50" and we
can't think of a better way to celebrate that taking on the Monson to
Baxter State Park 100 miles. Are we crazy?
tkilleen@worldnet.att.com
From: "Ed Daniels" (kickatree@gulf.net)
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 1996 23:12:53 -0600
Howdy, I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents worth. I really dig the ATC
Homepage. I got a lot of inf. for my first attempt at the AT. I am glad to
say that I will get another chance at it in 1997. I hope to pick up where I
got off. Sam's Gap, TN. If anyone wants to read my journal, I spawned a
Homepage and stuck it on.
Here it
is.
Ed Daniels
kickatree@gulf.net
Pensacola, FL
TN -> ME 97
The lives of truest heroism are those in which there are no great deeds to
look back upon. It is the little things well done that go to make up a
successful and truly good life.
--Theodore Roosevelt
From: ZebBlancha@aol.com
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 1996 22:05:35 -0500
Kathy:
Great page.
Planning a 1998 A.T./L.T. thru hike after retirement in a little over a year.
Having nothing better to do, I have created spreadsheets on equipment (light
weight stuff for lightweight hikers), maildrops (based on ave. 12 mi./day),
and food (nutrient content vs weight etc.). I also have a syllabus for an
Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Project which I am using in a local
Adopt-A-School program. I will share these with anyone who is interested if
I am told how to do it. My AOL name is ZebBlancha but I have no idea what
the rest of the address is. I receive mail from other AOL users to that
name. I see an icon on the right of this page which says attach so I assume
that's how that works.
Zeb Blanchard
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 17:14:57 -0500 (EST)
From: "Clay E. Heck" (check@warren-wilson.edu)
Will you please put my name on the guestbook? I am a senior at
Warren Wilson College. I'm interested in doing a thru-hike after I
graduate. My E-mail address is: check@warren-wilson.edu
Thanks,
Clay Heck
From: pedurwin@cbcc.bcwan.net
Date: Sun, 03 Nov 1996 22:59:38 -0800
Kathy, you have done a wonderful job with the AT page. I wwnt to
dipper's section on the mass portion. It was so good I want to add a
link to it from my scout troop's page (still in progress, but isn't
everything, www.bcwan.net/~pedurwin/troop8.htm).
I contacted dipper and told whoever it is that I could furnish current
data as I live near the MA part of the trail and hiked it many times, four
as week long trips with the scouts. Our troop does some trail maintenance
on another trail near here with links to the Long Trail.
Write back if you want any AT info from here, the trail goes through our
entire county N to S and within 5 miles of my house here in Pittsfield
MA.
Paul
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 1996 15:49:59 -0500
From: Bennett Hoffman (bennett@whitecloud.com)
I liked the footprints
so much I linked to my pers. home page
thanks... it's always a delight to visit there
bennett
--
Bennett Hoffman (Anand Gyanarthi)
http://www.whitecloud.com
From: rafala@summit.net
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 96 10:50:18
Hi there;
You people are killing me! Every time I think I have talked
myself out of a through hike, someone puts the idea back in
my head. It just won't go away. Having 2 small children and
being 36, I may have to wait a while and keep doing the
weekend section hikes. I live outside of Shenandoah NP and
have hiked all of the AT in this section. Glad to help anyone
who needs info. Thanks for the home page! Gar-bear.
Rafala@summit.net
Date: Fri, 08 Nov 1996 04:32:18 -0800
From: K Lal (KDLAL@SYSTEMS.Watstar.UWaterloo.CA)
Hi,
I am planning to do the trail with my Mom after I finish my
Engineering Degree this April. I have done a fair amount of thru-biking
through the States and South America. I am looking for fellow Canadians
to talk about costs. I am also interested in .. well everything about the
trail.
Cheers,
Amazon-Kieran Lal
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 21:41:55 -0500
From: brook goldsmith (Skies@InfoAve.Net)
Hey Guys,
I just got to here. This is great!! It took me a while, though. I read
most of the page. You guys seem like nice people, so I will trust you on
what I am about to ask. I'm planning to hike The Trail this summer. I
was wondering if alot of teenagers have hiked the trail before. I'm just
sixteen, I've been backpacking ever since I was five. Mostly three to
five day trips. How should I start indurance wise? I run about 20 miles
a week, ( I don't want to get sluggish over the winter). I know I should
be doing other things to help me. So just mail me with ANYTHING that
would help me get ready for this. Do you guys think that I could
actualy make it through? Should I wait a few more years? Got any good
books for me to read?
THANKS!!!!
Skies@InfoAve.Net
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 1996 13:12:08 -0500 (EST)
Please put our class on your guestbook. We are the 5th and 6th grade at
Tranquility Adventist School. Our e-mail address is
73323.1301@compuserve.com
From: Melissa Dianne Barbour (mdb4k@server1.mail.virginia.edu)
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 22:54:23 -0500
Hey Now!
I just found the AT homepage and was very pleased to have a
new place to get information. My name is Melissa and I am a
2nd year student at the University of Virginia and just
recently hiked my first part of the Trail which was Reed's
Gap. It was pretty meaningful for me considering my
boyfriend and I had been planning this trip for over a
year. We had many obstacles to overcome to finally get to
go. My goal is to hike the entire trail in Virginia.
Well, if anyone out there wants to share stories or
experience with me, just send me an e-mail. Thanks!
From: AECV21A@prodigy.com (MR BOB BUSH)
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 18:02:46, -0500
Kathy,
I attempted a thruhike this last spring/summer of '96. My
trip ended at Great Barrington, MA.
I was hoping I would be able to find some of my hiking buddies online.
Anyone heard from Snowman, Bandit, Charlie Brown & Pixie Moss,
Breaking Wind, Heavy Breather & Capt. Chuckie, Vermonster & Smiley,
Gallery Starlight & Carla the ?, Phoenix, Bloody Nose, Micro,
Scarecrow, Skywalker (1of2),
Lagger, Blentiger, The Honeymooners, La-Z-Boy, Nowhere Man, Rambo,
Hungry Hiker, Coppertop,
Gumby, Ponch & John, Little John & Adrenaline Jim, Drooling Deer,
Stretch, Gizzy, Jester, Grasshopper & Ol Swamper and Big Dipper???????
If so I can be reached online at AECV21A@Prodigy.com or
Bob.Bush@Leitch.com
Thanks, Bob
Langolier -- GA -> MA '96
Date: Sun, 03 Nov 1996 22:18:25 -0700
From: "Joseph C. Bernier II" (jbernier@mail.vii.com)
Great page ...and howdy!
I'm planning a through hike from Maine to Georgia next year (1997), and
would appreciate any help with locating food and lodging, either within
walking distance of the trail, or a list of contacts that can be made,
say, every 72 hours or so, that will take me to the nearest such good,
inexpensive place.
Thanks much!
--
Joseph C. Bernier II, dba JCBernier Enterprises
PO Box 70440, Salt Lake City, UT, 84170-0440
Modem / Fax 801-968-0638 jbernier@mail.vii.com
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 20:06:42 -0600
From: "Harold M. Smith" (esty@mail.usmo.com)
Looking forward to retirement planning to take first seven months and
devoting it to hiking the trail. It is becoming an obsession. I have
started a homepage under traimix. I would like to setup one with a
hiker walking a trail but I haven't got a clue how to do it, but what
the heck life is an adventure. Last week I hiked 40 miles at Big
Southfork in Tenn. the trees were magnificent. Happy trails Mike Smith
(trailmix} email at esty@mail.usmo.com
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 23:49:36 -0600
From: "Brian Hoilland" (briwholl@Mars.utm.edU
Great page; looking it over makes me nostaligic about my section hikes
in '94 and '95 and excited about the thru-hike I'm planning for this
summer.
I'm about to graduate from the University of Tennessee-Martin in May
and am planning on heading out for Springer as soon as I get done with
finals. I'd love to hear from anyone else who's planning on
thru-hiking in '97. Also, I'd love to hear from any of the friends I
made on my hike from Fontana N.C. to Pennsylvania in 94, and/or from
Springer to Erwin, Tn. in 95.
Happy trails,
Brian Holland
"CANTEEN BOY" of 94 + 95
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 96 14:31:31 UT
From: "jean chambley" (ccjc111@msn.com)
what a great page! i have been planning a AT thru hiking for april of '97 and
i've found your page invaluable. it certainly makes planning alot easier.
keep up the good work. if anyone has any questions or can offer any advise i
can be reached at ccjc@msn.com ( bobby )
thanks again
From: "Fred Stenger" (fstenger@pbmo.net)
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 22:23:22 -0600
Thanks for a great page to go to and dream about 1997, when I can start
hiking on the "AT" . Meanwhile I'm stuck in Missouri Hiking on the "OT"
(Ozark Trail) and enjoying it, while getting into shape. I'm sure all of
your AT information will be invaluable to me, and I plan to visit often.
Anyone interested in Ozark country can drop me a line for info:
snail mail: The Ozark trails Club, P.O. Box 553 Poplar Bluff, MO. 63902
e-mail: fstenger@pbmo.net
Thanks, Fred Stenger
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:40:38 -0700
From: Mike (adman@ny.frontiercomm.net)
AT!!!!! starting in March 97 from GA. I've hiked all of the trail in NY
and some in MA cant wait to thru hike its all I can think about. 5 more
months!!! If anyone is starting around the 2nd. week in March let me
know maybe we can hook up before hand and pump each other up (Even though
i dont need it)!! Dont know if I want a partner but if I here from
someone and we hit it off who knows. Cant wait till March!! Wolfcloud if
you read this just want to say high!! and I will soon join you as a
2000 miler.
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 1996 17:01:12 -0700
From: Andreas Allgeyer (106101.3334@compuserve.com)
Hello,
I'm building a German Cajun-Website and in the next week there should be
an extra section (in German) for the Trail. Who could help? Please write
in English or German. I translate it for my page.
You are welcome to visit my
home
page.
If you know anything about Cajun, it would be nice if you could tell it
me.
CU Andreas Allgeyer
106101.3334@compuserve.com
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Date: Fri, 11 Oct 1996 03:20:46 -0400
From: Dave Gerbstadt (Dave@infotrends.com)
I have hiked parts of the Shannadoah Valley (Sp.) and in New Mexico,
also parts of Pennsylvania... I have had the seed planted for 11 years
now to just do the entire AP or aleast "try"... Now I have the
bug/itchin' to go... just moved to Doylestown Pa. and their is a
AP store in town... I have pack... need tent, stove few extras...
I even have a sister who can get me a family buddy pass to fly to Ga.
oh I'd like to just go... I do not want to go through another season
like that... wishing i'd gone! I even saw video of people hiking
parts of AP trail on PBS... AHHH!!! enough.
E-mail me at: Dave@mail.infotrends.com
My page.
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 19:45:33 -0400
From: George Steffanos (exile@usa.nai.net)
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your AT home page. I was
especially interested in the thru-hike stories, which confirmed something I
suspected from recent backpacking trips on the AT--the thru-hiking
experience has completely chamged from 1983 when I hiked it. I started at
Springer on May 3, 1983 and finished on Oct 3. Being behind the main pack,
I only met perhaps 20 other thru-hikers on the entire trip. I stayed in
shelters almost through the entire state of Maine and only had company at 2
of them south of the Wilderness and 2 in the Wilderness. I met more
thru-hikers in a 3-day backpacking trip in Maine last year than I met on
the entire AT in 1983.
I placed a link to your page on my personal home page, if that is OK with
you. I have several other pages with the prologue and first 2 chapters (so
far) of a book on the trip I've been trying to finish on and off since
1983. If you're interested, the start page for this is
right here. If you
think anyone
would be
interested in a story from the "prehistoric" days of the AT, you are
welcome to add a link to the page.
Thanks again for the AT home page. I can appreciate the massive amount of
time and labor that went into it.
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 23:43:35 -0500
From: Wade Ward (ward@Netra.tilc.com)
I just found your Applachian Trail page. I am an avid hiker and hope to be
an end to ender one of these days...THANKS FOR THE PAGE.
Date: Wed, 09 Oct 1996 22:52:38 -0700
From: DS Severance (sevy@conknet.com)
Greetings,
Found source for measuring wheels in case anyone else may be interested
someday. Cederhom Manufacturing, of beautiful downtown Bastrop, Texas
78602 makes great wheels used by the AMC. Thanks to Eugene Daniels III
for the info.
Looking for Julian "Old Man" Westall, AT '81 last known address near
Manchester, England. Anyone heard from Julian?
The Bamaman
From: GMBuoy@aol.com
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 1996 01:33:51 -0400
Hello from Ga!
I've yet to see any thru hikers from this year anywhere on the web. Is
everyone trapped in a time warp or something? Where is everybody? Scout and
I both finished with "The Bird" on the 10th of September. Q-tip finished on
the 15th? with Wookie and Zoo. To all both ahead and behind-
Congratualations. I can't wait to see everyone at trail daze... By the way I
am compiling a list of everyones address ect... Hopefully you will get yours
soon if your on the list. Or you can just send me the info.
If anyone has any questions or wants to talk trail smack write me! I'm at
GMBuoy@aol.com for now. Sometime soon I should have a web page up and going
Take Care!
Mucho Gusto Ga-Me 96'
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 1996 22:03:29
From: BBearss@gnn.com (Bryan Bearss)
Hey great page, just wish I'd found it before I started my hike at Katahdin
on July 31. I made it to Hanover by September 11, but by that time I had
exausted all of my funds. It was so refreshing to meet all of the nice north
bounders who were so willing to answer all of my nagging questions. Only
problem is that most of them I'll never get to see again. :( Hopefully when
I try to finish next year I'll meet just as many friendly people, and maybe
by then a partner (human or k-9) will surface.
-Bryan Bearss aka Spiderman
-Bearss
From: LASTPORT@aol.com
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 1996 20:53:47 -0400
Hi,
New to the ATC (recent member) and this page. We have a cabin not far
from Tom's Run Shelter near Pine Grove State Furnace in Pa. Hurrican Fran
pretty much wasted a small section of the trail near Fullers Lake in this
area. They have area posted as no trespassing, but do not believe they are
bothering thru-hikers. We are normally on this section of trail most every
week-end. Hope this little info helps.
Bill & Carol Jones
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 19:48:05 -0700
From: Gether Irick Jr (irickg@tricon.net)
Hi! I've just spent an enjoyable evening reading guestbook entries. Good
to know that your page exists. I section hiked the AT over a period of
5+ years (500 miles the last year, 1992), and have about 600 miles
completed on my second time around (or is it up and down?) Would like to
hear from other AT afficandios. Happy Trails!
irickg@tricon.net (Gether Irick)
From: "Stephen J. McAnanama" (stevemc@tiac.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 1996 17:53:37 -0400
This is a great place for hikers to share info and experiences. Just want
to know if anyone has hiked the CT section of the trail recently. I'm
planning a 4 day weekend of hiking and want to know what to expect. The
trip is planned for the first weekend in November.
See you on the Trail,
Steve
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 1996 17:45:51 -0400
From: f crow (fcrow@wow.com)
Subject: Nirvana
Your web site is a true joy. I've been walking the AT since 1971. Still
haven't completed, but I've bagged approximately 1600 miles. Actually not
sure I want to finish. Love having something to look forward to. I'll be
visiting often. Thanks for bei ng here. Pat....( Trail name...Farting
Crow)
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 19:55:23 -0400
From: Brian Halderman (halderma@jake.udayton.edu)
Brian Halderman
halderbc@flyernet.udayton.edu
From: Thruhiker@aol.com
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 21:52:07 -0400
Have dropped in once before. I say again very nice job on these pages.
I thru-hiked in '95, April 4 - October 3, trail name "Scribe".
Will offer any & all advice to aspiring thru-hikers. Live in Northern
Illinois and will meet hikers if they deem nessesary.
E-mail address is: Thruhiker@aol.com
Would like to get on the "write a hiker" page if possible.
Thomas G Bauschke
I am the Scribe
I am the Walrus
Coo Coo Ca Choo
GA>ME '95
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 16:53:19 -0500
From: Bill Lockhart (ubuibme@siu.edu)
Great page!!!! I hardly get any of my schoolwork done because I spend
all my time at your site dreaming of my upcoming thru-hike. Anyhoo I am
planning to do my hike starting at Springer in May '97. I'm not a
totally inexperienced backpacker (not all that experienced either), but
if anyone has any advice they would like to pass on I would appreciate
it. I know that May is a late start for a northbound hike, but I think
I can make Katahdin by October, if not I'll flip flop.
Thanx
Bill
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 00:35:27 -0500
From: Allen Richmond (tarich@ix.netcom.com)
Wonderful pages! And from one Trail-er to another, I plan on making
many-a footprint on this site!
Allen Richmond
Scioto Trails
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 1996 19:40:53 -0700
From: DS Severance (sevy@conknet.com)
Looking for a good measuring wheel for doing trail measurement. Does
anyone have a good used one or know of a source for a new one? Please
e-mail me at sevy@conknet.com Thanks David S. Severance (The Bamaman)
AT'81 Check out
my homepage here
Thanks
DSS
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 15:56:29 -0700
From: Chris Reed (martha@ncc.moc.kw)
Subject: Most outstanding page/job
I know that it takes alot of work to keep this page going..I wished their
was some way to help; but seeing how I haven't been to vermont or on the
trail in over thirty years its hard to do... I live and work in Kuwait
now..but someday I will be home and will pitch in...meanwhile keep doing
a wonderful job..It gives me something to read and track while here.. God
bless you... Chris
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 96 13:28:59 -0700
From: "L. Robin Armstrong" (rarmstro@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu)
I'm contacting AT hikers regarding the donation of bandannas that have
survived the trail. Bandannas are to be incorporated into a quilt for
the ATC Silent Auction Fundraiser, in Bethel ME, August '97. Any and all
donations would be appreciated. It's for a GREAT CAUSE, fundraising for
the Trail.
Robin
rarmstro@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 16:52:32 -0500 (CDT)
From: Sarah M Aumann (saumann@csd.uwm.edu)
I am so happy to find this page! It is great! I'm trying to plan a hike
for '97 and i need all the support i can find. Does anyone out there know
of any good non-leather hiking boots? I am a vegan and won't buy/wear
leather. I haven't had much luck so far. So if anyone has any ideas
please let me know. Thanks again for the great page.
Take care,
Sarah Aumann
From: JRL100GHZ@aol.com
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 1996 07:30:53 -0400
Hello Kathy!
I have been enjoying your WEB page for several months now and I absolutley
love it! It is well written, personal yet very professional, informative,
interesting, and above all one can feel the great personal effort that you
put into it. In every possible way you exceed all STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE in
publishing the site.
THANKS-A-MILLION for bringing this to us! ! ! IT IS GREAT
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
joe
Date: Sat, 07 Sep 1996 20:19:25 -0400
From: "HAROLD D. LANHAM" (hdlpsc@galileo.mis.net)
Hi Kathy:
Just finished about five days on the AT in Mt. Rogers with Model T. We
were southbound for Damascus but due to the bad weather we left the
trail before getting to Damascus. We met a lot of wonderful hikers.
Lots of weekenders out over Labor Day Week-end. This was my first time
on the AT. Model T was a thru-hiker in 90 and 94. I certainly gained a
lot of information in a short period of time. We were very appreciative
of Damascus Dave at Mt. Rogers Outfitters for the Shuttle service.
Thanks also to Kelly who picked us up at the Country Store in the
Grayson Highland State Park. We were cold and wet. The blueberries
were great and also the fruit given to us by a couple of campers. "yogi"
It was an experience.
On Sunday morning at the Trempi Shelter we had a short devotion servce
lead by Mike. It was six in his group. L. D. from Boise, Idaho was also
there. L. D. was a southbounder but we never saw him any more on the
trail after that morning.
The new Wilson Creek Shelter was very impressive. It started raining
about the time we got there.
It seemed to be very few hikers that was familiar with the AT Home Page.
Maybe I'm a better hacker than a hiker.
The trail was in much better condition than I expected. Thanks to all
who made my first hike on the AT a very special time for me. Thanks to
Model T for being there for me as "Big Brother"
Pioneer
Harold D. Lanham
P. O. Box 307
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
hdlpsc@mis.net
Date: Wed, 04 Sep 1996 23:54:29 -0700
From: Petey (bspencer@aztec-net.com)
Hey Kathy,
I just thought I would drop a line to you and express my excitment at
finding the AT homepage. My wife and I live north of the border in
Canada, and also live along the Bruce Trail. I am the hiker in the
family. My kids are to little and my wife was never really into it until
she met me. I used to work at the Mountain Equipment Co-op, outfitting
people with gear. I loved that job, but the economics of being a parent
necessitated a real income. I went corporate. Any way, I have been
reading articles on the AT for years. Backpacker and Geographic.
I have lived vicariously through these articles, now with the homepage I
can have at my finger tips. Someday I hope to cover part of the trail. I
have been fortunate enough to have contacted "Tarkus". We have
communicated a couple of times and I hope to continue the relationship.
Marshall has been most informative.
Many thanks for the homepage,
Pete.
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 16:34:22 -0400
From: "Steven J. Massey" (massey@aero.odu.edu)
Hi Kathy,
What a wonderful service you are providing in your creation of an
Appalachian Trail home page. I found your site from the Official VA page
which I linked to my
homepage.
Thanks for making a great page!
Steve Massey
From: BeckerPW@aol.com
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 09:13:35 -0400
Nice homepage. Any former 2,000 milers out there from the class of 1976? PWB
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 20:38:18 -0400
From: "Erik A. Zars" (zars@ix.netcom.com)
Wow, great job folks on an outstanding web page. I am planning a
thru-hike at the end of March 1997 and hopefully finish on Aug 29, 1997
on Katahdin when I turn 29. (I reached this summit when I turned 12).
I enjoyed the journal entries and related info. If anyone has more
info, please mail me "stuff" at zars@ix.netcom.com. Keep up the great
work.... Erik
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 01:58:25 -0700
From: CRitter@t-online.de (Christian Ritter jun.)
Christian Ritter
CRitter@t-online.de
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 1996 05:37:57 GMT
From: gardener (gardener@docking2.dockingbay.com)
I really enjoyed visiting your page. It brought back many memories of my
brief hikes on the AT. My longest hike was 450 miles and lasted about 30
days. It was the trip of a lifetime for me, but someday I hope to do the
whole trail. I am very much interested in any email with fellow hikers, or
people that are just interested in the AT. I am located in Jacksonville
Florida and if there are any hikers in this area, I would enjoy hearing from
you. I am interested in getting involved in day and overnight hiking if
possible. So if you want to talk AT or any other kind of hiking trips drop
me some email.
Jim
gardener@docking2.dockingbay.com
Live simply that others may simply live!
From: britho@sprynet.com
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 10:39:51 -0700
Hey I was looking for a new trail name I found out someone had my other
if you could please E-mail me with a cool trail name thanks
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 13:59:37 -0400
From: "James E. Womack" (jewomack@roanoke.infi.net)
What a nice website. Please include my helpful hint for future
thru-hikers on the Trail near Daleville, VA. I periodically distribute
a one page information sheet which includes all sorts of helpful data on
local hiker attractions as well as emergency numbers and services.
Hikers may find these at the shelters in the area or at the section
sign-ins. Look out for Weekend Jim's Super Hiker Helper when you come
through. Occasionally my wife and I entertain hikers at our home. This
year we gave Clifford Tell lodging in his effort to run the Trail in
record time. We also helped Bushman-Butthead after he had become lost
and soaked near McAfee's Knob. Good hiking.
Weekend Jim
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 15:54:30 -0500
From: Ellie Fountain Maden (malyce@shore.net)
Hi Kathy and everyone,
This is a great page - loads of information and inspiration! I'm
planning a thru-hike with my husband, starting in March or April of
'98. I wish we were going in '97!
- Ellie
Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 00:10:38 -0500
From: David Guy (dguy@tcac.com)
Hey Kathy,
I really liked your site! Thanks for providing the info. Thought you
might want to check out Wilderness Way Online, has lots of great
survival info:
Wilderness Way
David
Date: 15 Aug 96 12:26:42 EDT
From: "J.P. Fentress" (102450.2713@CompuServe.COM)
Please add my name to your guestbook. Any new news on this summer's
tradgedy?J.P. Fentress
Date: 08 Aug 1996 11:26:11 GMT
From: "Lavoie-Russ" (MSMAIL.LAVOIER@TSOD.LMIG.COM)
Kathy & Fred,
Great page! For all of you looking for more info about the AT or other
extended treks get onto any search engine and search on "thru hiker" -
you'll be amazed at all the cool sites out there. I'm hoping to
celebrate my 40th year on the planet by hiking THE trail next year
GA-->ME but am still waiting for a response to my request for a 6-8
month leave of absence. But will I want to return to corporate America
after such a trek?!
Russ :-)
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 1996 10:02:54 +0500
From: Robin Wells (bwells@istar.ca)
Great Page with lots of great info
Especially the Kushmans' Chronicals
Robin
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 1996 09:52:31 -0700
From: Barbara Fisher (fishba@tigers.org)
I am pondering/dreaming/planning either a thru-hike or a two-hike split
(depending on what I can work out job-wise). I would like to make
connections/dream with others of like mind. I am planning on utilizing
the I-net to connect with my gifted science students during the course of
my hike.......Suggestions? BTW: Projection is to start next
spring/summer.
From dch@enter.net Tue Jul 16 19:50:43 1996
once again i would like to let all AT people know about the
Allentown Hiking Club, Allentown, PA
We maintain 11.5 miles of the AT in NE Pa and care for 2
shelters Allentown and Outerbridge... we have also just
installed last month a Clevis-Multrum Privy at our
Allentown shelter that has been a big fave of this years
thru-hikers....
Just wanted to let people know we are out there....and if
any info is needed on our section, or perhaps a shuttle
needed in our area, to contact me via email....
Frenchy Hoffman
Vice President
Allentown Hiking Club
Allentown, Pa (section 3&4)
dch@enter.net
From Thruhiker@aol.com Thu Jul 18 16:51:29 1996
Subject: 95 Thruhike
Walked the walk & talked the talk last summer.
I learned much about myself: how much I can "take", but also how much I can
give.
Those 6 months were the best I ever had. People were wonderful. My faith in
humanity was renewed.
Now I look Westward, the PCT is calling my name.
Ever forward, onward & upward.
I am the Scribe
I am the Walrus
Coo Coo Ca Chu
GA > ME '' 95
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 14:21:40 -0400
From: "K.M" (olympic9@worldnet.att.net)
We are visiting the Olympics in Atlanta, GA at this time. My e-mail
address is: ocook@cennet.mc.peachnet.edu
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 20:48:53 -0400
From: Dwayne (dwms@roanoke.infi.net)
Hikers are the greatest people on earth! I hiked over 700 miles
in 95. It was the best 3 months of my life. I met some of the best
people- Florida,Strider,Jake,Sprout,Milicri,Cosmo,The Happy Hiker,Red
Gear,Socrates,Let It Be,Asbestos Man,Roadrunner and Red Dog just to name
a few.
I'm fortunate to live 2 miles from the AT in Catawba,Va. and
would like to thank all of the aspiring 96 thru-hikers that let me be a
part of their journey via rides to and from the Homeplace,slacking you
to and from Cloverdale, ect,ect. It's been a pleasure. Some of them are
: Turtle and Godfather,Snowman,Buckeye 70,Skillet,Botony Boy, Shaft,
Shaggy, Amazin'Graze, Tiger Cane, Spiderman, Hop A Long, Okeepa, Florida
Dave, Star Gazer, Mapman and Squirrel to name a few. Hope you all made
it as far as you needed to go.
For all of the hikers to come- I hope I get to meet each one of
you. Take your time hiking from Pearisburg to Cloverdale,Va. it is a
rugged surprise.
I can be reached at my brother's e-address
dwms@roanoke.infi.net
SOUTHPAW GA-NO HURRY-MA
From dndon@sprynet.com Wed Jul 24 13:31:40 1996
Date: 7/24/96
From: Don Napier("dndon@sprynet.com")
Corpus Christi, TX
I greatly appreciate this link to the old home state.
I was born Cumberland(Harlan, Co.), 1931, and am a
graduate of Danville H.S. and Eastern Kentucky U.
Planning to come back to the A.T. area this fall and scout
for a place to retire -probably around Kingsport.
Again, thank you for your efforts.
From TroyClay@aol.com Wed Jul 24 22:44:09 1996
Just a brief note to say I enjoy reading the notes from fellow hikers. I am
new at hiking, and I am interested in learning all that I can. I made my
first hike in June, three days starting at the approach trail at Amicalola
Falls in GA. I enjoyed it quite a lot and learned a few valuable lessons:
pack efficiently (get the weight down) and get in better physical condition.
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 00:32:16 -0500 (CDT)
From: Tommy A Neumann (tneumann@tenet.edu0
Kathy: I just recently found your AT Home Page. Bravo! It's great! As a
48-year old school teacher and Scout leader in Houston, I hope to one day
have the opportunity and good fortune to thru-hike the AT. I have hiked
the trails of Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and have made two canoe
trips into the Boundary Waters/Quetico Provintial Park area on the
Minnesota/Ontario border, but the extent of my hiking on the AT has been
the short hike in the Great Smoky Mts. Nat'l Park from where the trail
crosses US Hwy 441 at Newfound Gap up the trail a short distance to the
restrooms. I don't think that quite qualifies me as a thru hiker.
You asked what I enjoyed most about your home page. In a word,
"everything." However, I have especially enjoyed reading the diary of the
Kushmans (Richard and Kathy)--"download" and "nexmo." But, the last entry
that I have found was for their day 106 (6-14-96) report from Keys Gap
just short of Harpers Ferry. Then, yesterday, I found a short note
stating that they had left the trail for a trip to Florida to visit
relatives. The implication was that they would be back on the trail
before too long and that their reports would continue. DO YOU HAVE ANY
INFORMATION ON THE KUSHMANS? Are they okay, and have they continued their
hike, or have they decided to stop for the year? I almost feel like I know
them now and am interested in how they're doing. Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
Kathy, keep up the great work on the home page, and perhaps some day I,
too, will be able to add the account of my own thru-hike.
See ya on the trail,
Tommy Neumann, Houston, TX
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 1996 10:27:58 -0700
From: Earnest Bedell (ernieb@mindspring.com)
Hi guys,
Back again to visit and see whats new with ya'll. Great page as always.
Here in Georgia the North bounders are well on their way and in a few
short weeks we expect the South bounders to start comming in. We have a
Ridgrunner on the trail this year to assist and monitor.
If anyone need information on then Ga. AT I am listed on the GATC home
page for FAQ's. So write and ask, I'm slow but I get it done.
Till latter,
ernieb@mindspring.com
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 17:35:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: "J. REDDY" (DF2202@ais.smith.edu)
Greetings,
I'm an avid hiker from Northampton MA. It is my dream
to thru-hike the AT. Someday...
Love this page and check in frequently to read the journal
entries/news from thru-hikers.
Best,
Jaya Reddy
and hiking buddy Manju (3 year old choc. lab.)
Northampton MA
From: davel@gis.net
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 96 18:53:05 -0700
Hi Kathy,
I am "Waldo's" grandfather. I have been attempting to follow his trail
trek, but was derailed by the message that his laptop was dead and he was
waiting for a replacement. I attempted to try to find a way of reaching
someone who could take some action in getting him back on line and I came
accross this guestbook. I also discovered what appears to be evidence
that his laptop has been repaired or replaced. Who can I contact to find
out what can be done about accessing his daily journal thru his home
page? I'm a bit of a hacker, but do enjoy it and do want to keep in
touch with him.
Dave Landers
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 96 10:36:10 -0700
From: Sandi Emery (SEMERY@worldnet.att.net)
Hello!
Just wanted to drop in and say "Hi" to all of you... planning a spring '98
departure for a thru hike... taking along my (then 8 year old) daughter
Hannah, and a friend.
Hope to meet some of you on the trail!
Sandi
Date: Tue, 09 Jul 1996 15:52:19 -0700
From: Brad Carleton (carleton@erols.com)
Hi Kathy,
First let me say great web page & daily journals! I have made a number a
day hikes on the Maryland & Pennsylvania trail, but this month I finally
got up the nerve to make a thru-hike. I took a six month leave from my
job (could be permanent) and plan to leave in the middle of July. I'll be
starting in Maine and making a southbound trip and look forward to seeing
everyone on the trail! Any hikers look for a southbound Fall trip, drop
me a line.
Brad Carleton
Baltimore MD
carleton@erols.com
Date: Mon, 08 Jul 1996 20:30:24 -0400
From: "HAROLD D. LANHAM" (hdlpsc@mis.net)
Have Honeymooners leave a message on my e-mail to let me know how
things are going on the AT.
Harold Lanham
......................................
Date: Tue, 09 Jul 1996 22:32:54 -0400
From: "HAROLD D. LANHAM"
Kathy,
Thanks very much for the e-mail. I read with much interest the info
from J. P. and Cathy relating to the Honeymooners. There was a lengthy
article printed in the Lebanon Enterprise (local paper in Lebanon, KY)
about the Honeymooners.
I have a nephew, Model T, who was a thru-hiker on the AT in 90 and 94.
We are planning for a week on the AT during September.
Harold D. Lanham
From: Smith J Civ ACC/CEVOT (smithjp@hqaccce.langley.af.mil)
Date: Mon, 08 Jul 96 11:47:00 +5
Just a note of thanks for making the guest book possible. My wife and I
thoroughly enjoy the entries and the links you have made a available through
your home page. We visit the trail every year or so - - only as domestic
tourists - around the Waynsboro, VA area primarily.
Our interest has peaked with the Appalachian Trail since Mar 96. This was
the date we traveled to Amicalola Falls in Ga. (start of the trail) and
witnessed my brother get married - hence the creation of the thru-hikers
"The Honeymooners". Married on March 4th (get it, march forth), they are
now in Pennsylvania, still going strong. We met up with them at Lewis
Mountain (Va) and spent a fabulous weekend with them - meeting a lot of the
other thru-hikers we've read about. What a treat !
Plan to continue watching the guest book and other Appalachian Trail
pages/links for more updates on the Honeymooners and others on the trail.
Thanks again !
JP & Cathy (Yorktown)
From: Tom Hix (thix@erols.com)
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 1996 11:06:54 -0400
thanks
tom
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 21:23:32 -0700
From: Mike (harmik@epix.net)
Spent the weekend (6/29 -7/1) with through hikers between Port Clinton
and Eckville, PA. Attached myself to my brother in law "SPARE", who has
been on trail since April 1. I've hiked sections of the trail before but
never had the opportunity to spend time with the dedicated. Quite a
group. Turtle, Eagle, I can't remember all the others who passed us as I
became an anchor for SPARE. I left him this morning so that he could get
on with his thing. Haven't been on the Port Clinton/Eckville ridge in 30
some odd years. How things change, but the beauty and allure remain. It
looks like new boots and something better than a pack basket is in
order!! God be with each individual on the trail as they make their way.
M.Haring / harmik@epix.net
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 1996 08:36:24 -0700
From: STANLEY FRENCH (nelson.french@Sun.COM)
Nelson French
Georgia Appalachian Trail Club
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 13:05:44 PST
From: trailblazer@juno.com (Chet J Fromm)
Enjoy reading the ANST guestbook.
My Appalachian Trail journey was completed in the years 1987 - '88,
AT handle "Merc".
Since then I've been hiking other National Scenic Trails. All can read
about them at my web site:
Chet Fromm's Backpacker Guide
It has LINKS to all kinds of Backpacking/Hiking related stuff. For those
who wish to follow up, Please read the web section on my Stamp Campaign
for National Trails postage stamps, and follow up! Leave comment about
such, and any others, in my guestbook there.
{]0__| ANST 87-88
{]| | FNST 89
/ \ | PCNST 90-91
/ \| NCNST 92-95
Director-at-Large NCTA
CW3 US Army (Ret)
Trailblazer@juno.com
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/1140
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 1996 14:50:29 -0700
From: Chris Odom (codom@hubcap.clemson.edu)
Hi Kathy,
I have enjoyed your pages and guestbook for a long time. Thanks
for all your effort regarding these! I am grad student in physics at
Clemson University and will graduate in 18 months. After that I plan on
thru-hiking from GA to ME and maybe even turning around and hiking ME to
GA if I am healthy. I will begin in April 1998. If anyone is interested
in hiking with me on the AT or on trails in the southeast contact me
through my home page.
Thanks again.
Chris Odom
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 96 23:49:29 0000
From: dwilliams (jdw@DAX.CC.UAKRON.EDU)
Hello South Bounders:
I am going to begin a southbound hike in August and am looking for any
helpful information about trail conditions and/or weather preparation
for a fall hike. Also, any hikers that may be considering a southbound
hike around the same time, i'd love to hear from you.
David Williams
Cleveland, OH
jdw@uakron.edu
Date: Wed, 29 May 96 01:38:53 UT
From: "Joseph Folzenlogen" (JoeFolz@msn.com)
I just got back from Hot Spring, NC, where I was able to do day hikes on
several sections of the AT. The most exciting was coming up the Low Gap trail
from Cosby and then going over to Mt. Cammerer. I also just got an email
reponse from Waldo dated May 24, but have not been able to access his page
this evening. I checked out the hiker's notebook at a couple of the shelters,
and the unusually warm weather was giving them trouble.
Joe Folzenlogen
74747.1307@ compuserve.com
From: "Griffiths, Thomas D." (grifftd@smtp2.essexgroup.com)
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 96 09:15:00 PDT
please include me in the guestbook.
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 13:04:13 -0700
From: Dave Todeschini (telson@mail.idt.net)
Sorry about the E-mail fiasco, I changed the E-mail name and those
dummies closed out the E-mail account altogether. We are new at this, so
bear with us. Our book will be on the press shortly - AND we are looking
for new authors. Please pass the word around. We also deal in Magellan
GPS equipment - we have SUPER prices on the entire GPS line - Right now,
I just need to get out of here and walk a few days without seeing another
soul. The Northern Adirondacks sounds good.
See you
Dave Todeschini
Check out the webpage about our GPS guide!!
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 1996 12:02:45 -0400
From: Todd Roy (toroy@vt.edu)
Hi Kathy,
I'm taking your advice and writing this letter so that you can put it in
your guest book.
The reason I'm writing this letter (as Kathy knows) is because I'm doing
a Thesis on the AT and could use people's help. There will be two parts
of this Thesis, the first, and required by the school will be one of
those dry books, the other part will hopefully be a multimedia program.
What I am looking for is help in gathering information. Anything that
you think would like to see in a program will help, also any suggestions
on what should be in a thesis and a program would be helpful.
I am looking for information on good section hikes of any length, stories,
tips and even recipes (I'm not sure if they will make it in, but I
think it would be a nice section to have in a program). Please make sure
to send me your full name so that I can give you credit in my thesis.
Thanks for any and all help.
Todd Roy
From: Cuj0@aol.com
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 1996 10:33:05 -0400
Kathy,
I'm struck by how little or how seldom the ATC or others endeared to the
WHITE BLAZES report on its MAGIC PLACES and the angels and heroes found
there. An example that comes to mine from my recent segment hike (on the way
to Maine) in SW Virginia is:
WOODSHOLE. Approaching Sugar Run Gap out of Wapiti Shelter (or
Pearisburg going South) during May to July you are apt to see a sign
inviting you to stop over at a Magic Place known as "Woodshole". It's
been so since 1986, when Roy and Tillie Wood opened their 1840s log cabin
and its converted barn/hostel to thru-hikers. Contribute as you can for
your stay and put a stone on Tillie's rock wall, if you stay.
Use the honor system to pay for the soft drinks and candy stored
in the 'frig, and rest a while. For real memories of your own, stay for
the $3.50 breakfast that starts around 7:30 a.m. Oh, and just for me
scratch behind Sam's ears before you go.
Roy Wood moved he and his beautiful Tillie to this remote part of
the Appalachian Mtns. to enable him to intensify his study of the elk
(wapiti) population in the area. Roy was to become Assistant Secretary of
the Interior during the Carter presidency. Roy passed on in 1987 and
that year and those since Tillie has continued the Woodshole
tradition, aided by a hiking friend and volunteer, Hugh Penn--trail name,
"High Pocket", who you might say got "stuck" in Woodshole,
You'll marvel at what a difference a warm, engaging smile and
manner like Tillie's and Hugh's--oh, and Sam's (Tillie's 16-year-old,
black and white, Springer Spaniel) makes. I sure did.
Edd Higbee, "Wild Blue", Battle Creek, Michigan [GA -> ME '93 -?]
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:32:18 -0700
From: Chris Bath (cmbath@vaxxine.com)
Hi.
Great to see a site for the AT. I've never been on the trail, or on the
east coast of the US, for that matter. I've recently moved to an area,
however, that will change that (I hope). I'm close enough now to pop down
and give it a whirl.
Thanks.
p.s. I got here by going through the
Bruce Trail link.
--
_____________________________________________________
cmbath@vaxxine.com
Christopher M. Bath
4600-21st Street
Vineland Station, Ontario Canada
L0R 2E0
(905) 562-0131
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 96 11:02:39 -0700
From: "L. Robin Armstrong"
(rarmstro@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu)
I was quite happy to see a trail name of someone I had met
(Baltimore Jack) while section hiking last year. Much thanks to him for
providing "trail majic", for me and my partners (Just George, Calypso
Dan).
To all hikers: I'm collecting bandannas that have spent time on the
trail, to be incorporated into a quilt for the AT fundraiser in Bethel,
Maine, August 1997. Response has been good, but I am still looking for
donations.
Thank you to all who have responded thus far!
From: Teleheel@aol.com
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 1996 21:21:18 -0400
just a very quick note (this is a borrowed machine) to anyone from the class
of'95; this is a great page,and a great idea; I hope to check back on it
when I've got more time. Until then, best to all of my trail friends who
I've missed as much as the Trail itself. I can be reached all of the
summer and early fall at Bascom lodge atop Mt. Greylock; anyone who's
passing thru should absolutely stop by. We know how to take care of hikers
here. Special hellos to Quixote, Bald Eagle, Dreamer, Star Child,
JByrd, Moon, Trux, MORT, D.C., Jake, Dean, and I'm gonna stop before I
list about three hundred people--y'all know who you are; I only hope
you're all doing well. Best wishes--L.A. Tarlin ("Baltimore Jack")
P.O. Box 1800
Lanesboro MA 01237
Date: Sat, 08 Jun 96 17:10:30 -0700
From: rmiller@sundial.sundial.net
Great Website! Really enjoyed checking ahead for the next sections of
the Trail.
I would like to hear from anyone who has done the Great Smoky Mt section
of the AT.
Date: Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:41:35 -0400
From: Michael Jones (mjones@inmind.com)
I'm a relatively new convert to hiking, but I enjoy it thoroughly. I
usually hike trails in the Blue Ridge Parkway region of Central VA,
including sections of the AT. Currently residing in Lynchburg. Would
like to meet other hikers in my area. Thanks for your service to AT
hikers by creating and maintaining this web page.
Feel free to browse my page at...
home page.
From: Thekidmega@aol.com
Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 23:39:52 -0400
Hi there. Kudos to the great web page which further strengthens the
community we have on the AT. I send my best wishes to all those on the trail
(physically there and those of us who remain in spirit). Tommy "The Kid
MEGA" Brooks
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 11:29:31 -0700
From: lward@usacars.com (Lisa Ward)
hi kathy!
i'm not a hiker but one of my best friends started a (hopefully) thru
hike in april. i've enjoyed the chance to do some reading about the
trail!
thanks!
Date: Sat, 01 Jun 96 00:15:30 -0700
From: MHOLMES@NETVA.COM (MARK HOLMES)
KATHY,
Enjoying your Web page! My wife and I hiked the trail in 1995 (Full Moon
and Celestial Spirit) and are now working as innkeepers at the Fox Hill
Inn in Troutdale, VA, where we stayed one night while attempting our thru
hike. I say attempting, because I broke my ankle heading into Hanover,
NH, thus ending our hike last year. This year is has been great though as
we are able to return some of that trail magic that was doled out to us
last year. We've enjoyed the company of the Kushmans at our inn and are
looking forward to seeing Waldo show up (wherever he might be). We've had
about 25 thru-hikers stop here this year and are looking forward to seeing
more (special rates for thru-hikers). If you're not a thru-hiker and want
to visit a great place with gorgeous scenery, biking, hiking (Mt. Rogers,
Grayson Highlands - 15 minutes away),fishing (stocked trout streams),
canoeing (on the New River), then you will find our inn, which is
centrally located to these activities, as a perfect place to start your
day! We are high on a hilltop with a 360 degree view of the mountains,
with sheep and cattle grazing on the hillside. Full breakfast, use of
kitchen facilities if you wish, owner very familiar with Grayson county
and activities. Call us at 1-800-874-3313 if you want more info. We are
not far from VA603 and VA16(Dickey Gap). We p/u thruhikers from the
country store in Troutdale and offer free shuttles back to the trail. Ok,
ok, enough of this shameless peddlin'! If you have any questions about
the inn or thru-hiking, feel free to write me care of mholmes@netva.com.
Take care and the best of luck to all you thru-hikers in 1996!
Mark and Janet Holmes
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 21:45:24 -0400
From: "Richard M. Gaughan" (a13man@netaxs.com)
Hello All:
My name is Rich and I'm a day hiker from Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Today I closed out a section of the trail that I had left undone from last
year. It was from the Swatara creek north to the Blue Mountain campsite. The
day was pretty gloomy and wet and I thought that I would go the entire day
without seeing another soul. On my way back I passed two solo through hikers
who were about 45 minutes appart. I didn't ask their names (and they didn't
offer em) but I did wish them good luck. The reason I mention it is because
I thought it was a little early in the season for through hikers to be at
this juncture of the trail.? Anyway. The reason that I decided to write was
because of the other travler that I met on the trail. A Coyote. They are
becoming more and more prevelent here in PA. I,ve read about them but I was
still taken aback. It was on the ridge line about 3.5 to 4 miles north of
Interstate 81. Thats all for now. Keep up the good work with this site.
LATER R.G.
Date: Wed, 29 May 1996 09:31:11 -0400
From: Magarita Metaxas (sealevel@capecod.net)
Please enter in guestbook. I found the site very informative and well
organized. I'm thinking of a back packing expedition this summer. Any
suggestions, comments or help would be greatly appreciated.
My web site has been in operation since late 1994. location is
here.
Thanks
Harry
From: "Gene C. Cochran (Archangel)" (moondogs@intrstar.net)
Date: Mon, 27 May 1996 01:44:25 -0400
Hi There!
Well, I finally got my web page loaded. Still have one or two bugs to
chase down, but at least it's something! (hehehe). Here's the URL:
http://www.intrstar.net/~arcangel/.
Any suggestions on page improvements would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for letting me link to your page!
Gene Cochran (Archangel)
PS.
I can't seem to get my background .jpeg file to load when the page comes
up. Any help would be appreciated. GC
Date: Sun, 26 May 1996 00:41:48 -0500
From: David Wallace (elkhorn@nrv.net)
Pocahontas Press of Blacksburg Va. publishes TRAILS IN SOUTHWEST
VIRGINIA, in conjunction with the Outing Club of Virginia Tech. For
more information about the book, please write Pocahontas Press PO
Drawer F Blacksburg VA 24063, or call 800-446-0467.(It is a beautiful
guide.) Sincerely, David Wallace
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 10:56:17 -0700
From: deborah (dbr654@mail.airmail.net)
Thanks for the web page. This is my first time to visit. I especially
like the daily journals from hikers on the AT since my husband and I
hike. Great job! Keep up the good work! I am Kathy from Knoxville, TN.
I can be reached at pastlane@aol.com
Date: Sat, 25 May 1996 18:04:54 GMT
From: kiowa@usa.pipeline.com (Robert A. Coggeshall)
Every summer and fall I make the trek from the flatlands of Ohio back to my
native New Hampshire to hike sections of the Appalachian Trail. I am
always looking for hiking partners.
You are welcome to visit my
home page.
Date: Wed, 22 May 1996 13:14:14 -0700
From: Michael McNeill (mickymac@ix.netcom.com)
Just a quick sign in to say hello! I've been following the
Kushmans and Waldo's thru hikes and look forward to meeting/hearing from
them When they reach the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Haven't heard
from either of them in awhile. Are they still on "the Trail"? This site
is tailor made for a hiker like myself! See you on the web or on the
trail!
NOTE: They're out there!! The Kushmans were due to start hiking again
today (May 22) after a few days of delay. And Waldo is having some
technical problems so he hasn't yet been able to do the daily updating that
he plans to eventually do.
From: Scott Wyatt (SWyatt@mail.waas.fp.trw.com)
Date: Thu, 16 May 96 12:29:00 +5E
Hello to the hikers of '94 and all others who have hiked the AT or are
going to. I started on top of Springer on March 1st of '94 with 11
others, of which about 7 made it all the way to Katadin. Hi to
Energizer, Tennman, Frog, Toad, Full-Time, Indian Dancer, Noon-time,
Digger & Swiss Miss, Renaissance Man, and everyone else I haven't
mentioned.
I see from this register that more than a few people are planning hikes.
The best source of information and help in planning a hike is for you to
go the Gathering in October. This is the big annual meeting of the
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association (ALDHA) and is being held
this year in Carlisle, PA around Columbus Day. The majority of the
people there have either done a thruhike, section hike or are planning to
do a hike. The Gathering has two solid days of seminars, activities and
slide shows, including many just for women(such as safety on the trail).
I highly recommend that you go. I first went in '93 and it was what
really changed my dream of hiking into a reality.
If you have any questions about planning your hike, please feel free to
contact me. My email address should be good for the immediate future at:
Scott_Wyatt@SMTP.SVL.TRW.COM
You can also send me snail mail at:
Scott Wyatt
2572 Chain Bridge Road #103
Vienna, VA 22181
If you are planning a thruhike, just remember:
the hardest step you take on your hike is the first one.
From: DBibby@Gradcorp.com
Date: Thu, 16 May 1996 07:49:05 -0400
Hello Hiker dudes and dudettes
Aint the web cool! Good luck to all you thru-hikers. As for me, no plans
to hike the trail this year. Still training my little camper dudettes
Ariel age 8 and Erica age 7.
Last summer we did several overnighters in the White Mountains in New
Hampshire. Plan to do more this year. Maybe we'll cross paths on the
trail. Until then check us out at
Mypage.com :)
From: elliottr@mqg-smtp3.usmc.mil
Date: Sun May 12 05:28:07 1996
Ronald D. Elliott (RON)
5903 Mt Eagle Drive (Unit 916)
ALexandria, Virginia 22303
EMAIL: ELLIOTTR@MQG1.USMC.MIL
Date: Fri, 10 May 96 15:27:33 -0700
From: "Ronald S.Place" (rsp4@cornell.edu)
Hi nature lovers,
I too am new to computing and net surfing and I am amazed and
very pleased at the endless list of interesting stops along the net.
I am a retired chaplain from Cornell U.; in my 70th year; and mo-
bility impaired. But my wife and I have taken every chance to ex-
perience the A.T. wherever it can be accessed from the road. The
first time was at Clingman's Dome in the Great Smokies, also in
Maine and a half dozens places in between in the years since.
This will be one of my favorite 'bookmarks' so that I can
follow the exploits of those just starting their trek.
Ron Place
Ithaca, NY
rsp4@cornell.edu
From testuser@jvs.laca.ohio.gov Tue May 7 16:40:42 1996
Date: Tue, 07 May 1996 16:33:08 -0700
From: Network User
Greetings fellow hikers!! I'm just learning to use the Internet and have
been spending quite a bit of time looking at your information. What a
lot of fun this has been. I'm a school teacher with three boys and we're
planning on smaller hikes through the AT. Any suggestions to get the
boys and I started?
MKAndrews
mand@jvs.laca.ohio.gov
Date: 07 May 96 01:55:23 EDT
From: "L. Wayne Scott" <102236.103@CompuServe.COM>
I am making a late AT start in late May. I'm planning a thru hike. What is
the purpose of the guest book? My trail name will be Strider. See you
on the trail.
From: Chris Kent Fuller (gt3922a@prism.gatech.edu)
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 14:14:58 -0400 (EDT)
Hello AT Enthusiasts,
I didn't realize that the AT had such a presence on the Web; this
is great! I'm planning a thru-hike beginning early June of '96 (one month
from now). Yes, I know its a late start, but the Olympics are coming to
town and disrupting summer classes at my school (Georgia Tech) such that
I'll have an extended summer this year. What better way to spend a long
summer? If anyone else is planning a late start from Springer I'd like to
swap stories with you, and since I live in Atlanta, a ride to Amicalola
Falls is certainly a possibility.
Chris Fuller
gt3922a@prism.gatech.edu
-By the way, Kathy deserves a round of applause. This page is a valuable
asset to the AT community. Thanks!
From: LbNeill@aol.com
Date: Sun, 5 May 1996 09:39:29 -0400
Greetings to Kathy and all from a place where there "just ain't enough
mountains". I've talked the family (wife Sue, son George, 12 and daughter
Sally, 10) into coming with me to Springer Mtn. and hike a few days in June.
Looking for good weather and lots of birds! See you soon!
L.Neill
Date: Thu, 2 May 96 19:34:33 UT
From: "Jim " (LifeIsHere@msn.com)
Hi Kathy, Jim here,
Just came from Waldo Takes A Hike page. I am the father of two members of the
band "Navel" that Waldo mentions in his list of interests. They gave me his
address that was listed in the Charlottesville, Va. newspaper and asked me to
look it up and email a message to Waldo. While I was completing this task I
ran into your page here.
I am a workshop and seminar leader using the processes: Rebirthing,
Self-analysis through Body Awareness, and Telepathic Animal Communication.
Since I am talking to the animals, I am always interested in areas set aside
for nature's development. I am new to computing and having a great time
learning. I hope to soon have a home page of my own about the subjects I
mentioned. You can find me listed under Animal Communicators on Sierra's web
site: http://www.asyst.net/animal/tepath.htm.
Good work. Stay with it.
Jim Worsley email- LifeIsHere@msn.com
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