Which direction did you hike?
Like the large majority of thru-hikers, I chose to hike south to north starting at Springer Mountain in Georgia. Just like the first thru-hiker, Earl Schaffer I too wanted to "hike with spring", following the seasons northward. I also anticipated sharing my experiences with a lot of other hikers and this is where they were! Deciding to hike south presents some interesting obstacles.
Related QuestionsDid you hike alone?
FAQYes and no. For 99.7% of the time I hiked alone. However, there were very few times when I was truly alone. Almost every day I would bump into people I knew and every night I would camp with other thru-hikers.
Related QuestionsHow was your hike?
FAQNo question is harder for me to answer, yet I managed to sum it up in three words: A Good Time. It really is a hard question to answer. You may as well ask a Zen Buddhist what Enlightenment is like. Was it hard? Yes. Was it easy? Yes. I met lots of people and saw so many new sights and different things. It was incredible and incredibly hard. I loved every minute of it and hated quite a bit of it. It was sunny and it rained. I laughed. I cried. It was better than Cats.
Related Questionsdid you buy the given direction?
Welcome to VoIP eXchange!not all adjustments of your equipment correspond to requirements on adjustment of the equipment of the Participant.
Related QuestionsWhat direction did you sequence from?
MaizeGDB Docs: Maize Gene Discovery Project: ESTs: Assembly:...The cDNA libraries we sequence were directionally cloned; when this works the 5' end of the cDNA is next to one of the sequence priming sites, and the 3' end of the cDNA is next to the other sequencing primer location. For all projects except 486 (leaf primordia) our initial sequencing reactions on each 96 well plate (the "x" direction") were 5' primed; on about 10% of the plates we also performed the reverse sequencing (the "y" direction).
Related QuestionsHow can I prepare for a thru-hike?
Welcome To Pacific Crest Trail Association - FAQ'sSuccessful completion of the PCT requires a high level of physical and mental conditioning, as well as the skills covered in the The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook by Ray Jardine. (The Hiker's Handbook is now out of print but Jardine has a new book out called Beyond Backpacking in which he expands on his theories and techniques). Ray Jardine recommends trimming every conceivable superfluous ounce from your pack since the effort to carry each ounce is greatly amplified over 2,600 miles.
Related QuestionsWhat is an "off-trail" hike?
FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsOn off-trail hikes we'll leave the standard marked trails to explore ridges and valleys literally off of the beaten path. Often we'll follow old road beds or animal trails and we may spot evidence of old settlements such as wells and foundation stones. Off-trail hikes can be more strenuous since we'll need to weave and duck around more obstacles (streams, downed trees, occasional thorn bushes, etc). We generally only hike off-trail from October to May.
Related QuestionsHow many miles per day did you hike?
Home - Photos - Travel - Movies - MoreFor a full day of hiking I averaged about 24 miles. The mileage varied quite a bit depending on the terrain. Some of the trail is very steep, some of it is at high elevation, some of it is cross country, some of it is on roads... all of these things can speed up or slow down one's pace. The furthest I hiked in a day was ~37 miles, my shortest day of full hiking (when I wasn't headed in or out of a town, or limited by the NPS) was about 15 miles.
Related QuestionsWhere can I get information on the Haunted Hike? How did it start?
St. John's Haunted Hike and Dale Jarvis FAQIn particular, you might want to read the reviews section, where people have done interviews with me, and I talk about the history of the Hike:
Related QuestionsDid you ever feel pressured to go in another direction?
Sussex County Community College>>Counseling Center>...If you felt a bond was created during the interview ask if you could check in with the person from time to time (Email usually works best). Check out the web-site: http//www.roadtripnation.com for some ideas on how you can do your own Road Trip to find your career direction.
Related QuestionsHow often do you hike?
menu2Whenever I have the time. Right now that's once a week on Sunday mornings. This summer, I hope to add a weekday evening routine to the mix. In the fall, the Sunday morning routine might change if my schedule changes.
Related QuestionsCan I hike by myself?
President's MessageCertainly. The Trail is very well marked. We suggest you buy a PMT map and read our Trail Safety section though.
Related QuestionsCentral Ohio Hiking Club - Frequently Asked QuestionsCentral Ohio Hiking Club is for adults, 18 years old. Otherwise, anyone can join us for a day hike. Most day hikes are suitable for a reasonably fit beginner.Related Questions
Why did you decide to hike for the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation?
Our Hike Across America for Bone Marrow DiseaseI was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia in 1997, and it was a shock. I had never heard of this disease or others like it, and I was really scared. The complete story about my journey with Aplastic Anemia can be read here. I thought that while hiking the American Discovery Trail and hiking through many big cities, small cities, countryside, etc. that I would meet a lot of people. This would be the perfect opportunity to spread the word about these diseases – to raise awareness.
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions About Grand Canyon ToursMost first-time Grand Canyon hikers walk uphill at an average speed of one mile per hour. Monitor the amount of time it takes you to get down to any location; it can take twice that amount of time to cover the same distance going out. This "rule of thumb" seems to work well regardless of individual fitness, age, and/or length of stride.Related Questions
Do I need a permit to hike in the wilderness?
Inyo National Forest - Frequently Asked QuestionsWilderness Permits are required, year-round, for ALL OVERNIGHT TRIPS into the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover and Golden Trout/South Sierra Wildernesses. Day-use wilderness permits are required only on the Main Mt. Whitney trail. All trailheads in the John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses have a daily quota from May 1 through November 1, meaning a limited number of people are allowed into the wilderness each day, per trailhead.
Related QuestionsDo I need to be in good shape to hike?
FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you jog or walk during the week you should be able to handle our hikes with no problem. If you're sedentary most of the week, expect to be tired and maybe sore by the end of the day or on the following day. Many of our regular hikers were worn out the first time they hiked with us, but after several weeks found their level of fitness had greatly increased. Drinking plenty of water and eating during the hike will help to keep your energy up and prevent soreness.
Related QuestionsWill you still hike if it's raining/snowing/etc?
FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, we'll still hike even if it's raining, snowing, sleeting, or sunny. If you're properly attired, then you can still have an enjoyable hike. The only time we've cancelled a hike was due to a forecast for strong winds (having tree branches or small trees break and crash near you isn't fun!).
Related QuestionsWhat is a moon or night hike?
FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsNight hikes are scheduled fortnightly (every other week) on Thursdays. These hikes will usually meet around 7pm and will be much shorter than our normal Saturday hikes (usually 3-6 miles compared to 8-14). If we hike under clear skies we should be granted views of the stars (around a new moon) or moon shadows and the possibly of hiking without artificial light (near a full moon). Night hikes are a new addition to our schedule in 2007, and if they prove popular we'll try to hold them regularly.
Related QuestionsWhen did your tattooing start to head in its current direction?
I didn't really hear about custom tattooing until about two years in. Chuck and I went over to Eternal one day for Chuck to get an Octopus by Scotty S. Scott. Scott took Chuck’s arm and drew a circle on his elbow and some squiggly lines down his arm.After Chuck agreed to it, they got to work.Two hours later and I’m looking at a really cool ocotpus. At that moment, my eyes were open to greater possibilities to what could be done in tattooing.
Related QuestionsWhat impact did the discoveries you cite in Confessions have on your own spiritual direction?
The Truth SeekerThe discoveries presented in Confessions led me to what is clearly the next step in my spiritual unfoldment after Eckankar. That step is the realization that we are a spark of God and must learn to cut the umbilical cord and stand on our own developing our direct communication and relationship with GOD, which I now call ALL THAT IS.
Related QuestionsDid the snow in the North Cascade's of Washington hinder your hike?
PCT Questions and answersNot at all since I had consistent high mileage days throughout the walk and was in Canada on August 12th, thus avoiding most chances of winter weather, which can sometimes hit the North Cascade's in early September.
Related QuestionsDid you hike south to north? north to south? does it matter?
Home - Photos - Travel - Movies - MoreI hiked from North to South. The snowpack up north was light in 2001, which greatly helped with the start. Generally, one starts in mid-late June for a southbound CDT hike... Late April to early May for a northbound hike.
Related Questions