Obtain a current … Obtain a current guidebook. Those published by the ATC, and the “Thru-Hiker’s Handbook” (Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce” are highly recommended. There’s an excellent article on Lyme Disease and hiking the AT in a recent ATC Journal (bi-monthly magazine). Snakes, black bear, skunks, ticks are out there and you should definitely learn what to do if and when you encounter them.
nice video! i am … nice video! i am planning to hike the appalachian trail. i have a pretty good idea of what to bring with me, but idk. any tips???
also did you run into any problems like ticks, lyme disease, black bear, snakes? PLEASE respond! thank you!!
August 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Obtain a current …
Obtain a current guidebook. Those published by the ATC, and the “Thru-Hiker’s Handbook” (Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce” are highly recommended. There’s an excellent article on Lyme Disease and hiking the AT in a recent ATC Journal (bi-monthly magazine). Snakes, black bear, skunks, ticks are out there and you should definitely learn what to do if and when you encounter them.
August 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
nice video! i am …
nice video! i am planning to hike the appalachian trail. i have a pretty good idea of what to bring with me, but idk. any tips???
also did you run into any problems like ticks, lyme disease, black bear, snakes? PLEASE respond! thank you!!
August 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
My son and hubby …
My son and hubby are on this section right now. Looks like lots of rain and water to drink. Fun.
August 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
nicely done, i …
nicely done, i start my thruhike NOBO in march and I cant wait!
August 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
“Feel the rain on …
“Feel the rain on your skin, no one else can feel it for you…” Great song for an AT video. Kudos.