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csmith12 · October 27th, 2014, 04:14 PM

Ally, I finally took some food over to share with my neighbor who is a guide on the trail. Here is what he said...

If you live near Atlanta, where do you start?
"Amicaloa Falls to Springer Mountain is a popular 3-7 day trip to get your feet wet. You can spend the night in the free shelters along the way, there is at least 6. Plan a whole day for Springer just to take all the beauty in. It's more of a party during the busy season. You may hike up on a camp where people leave behind so much stuff because they overpack. There is free stuff in the shelters that people leave behind as well. Again, overpacking.

How much should you pack?
"Pro's can narrow it down to about 35lbs but most people pack about 45lbs. Don't go much more than that. Take ONLY what you need and ONLY stuff you like. Wear pants with plenty of pockets that button or velcro to carry jerky or the likes. The dehydrated food packets from an outdoor world are light and taste ok. Until you get really into the wilderness, there are shelters and little towns along the way to resupply your water and snacks. A fanny pack is good too."

What if you need help?
"Down in the bottoms, you WILL lose cell phone service. Take something to build a fire, if you need help, build a BIG one. Keep in touch with family and friends in the towns and when you have service. You don't need a gun, a few flashbangs are good enough, less weight and easier to carry. You can get them at the trail stores or wherever. A very small gun is good to have through the backwoods mounts of TN/VA and other states, but the laws are enough to make you wanna puke and makes it not worth the trouble. Basically, if you don't check in somewhere within 3 days, you want someone to come find you or whatever is left of you."

What do people don't know?
"Don't sleep near a stream during the rains. A small trickle can turn into a 15f wide raging river in a flash. Don't leave trash, in some counties... the fines are killer. Protect your feet at all costs. In the mountains, the big cats will stalk you, but pay them no mind. Don't be afraid to get dirty and stay that way, a little dirt never killed anybody."

Lemme know if you want me to ask him any specific questions.

October 27th, 2014, 04:14 PM	#40
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Ally, I finally took some food over to share with my neighbor who is a guide on the trail. Here is what he said... If you live near Atlanta, where do you start? "Amicaloa Falls to Springer Mountain is a popular 3-7 day trip to get your feet wet. You can spend the night in the free shelters along the way, there is at least 6. Plan a whole day for Springer just to take all the beauty in. It's more of a party during the busy season. You may hike up on a camp where people leave behind so much stuff because they overpack. There is free stuff in the shelters that people leave behind as well. Again, overpacking. How much should you pack? "Pro's can narrow it down to about 35lbs but most people pack about 45lbs. Don't go much more than that. Take ONLY what you need and ONLY stuff you like. Wear pants with plenty of pockets that button or velcro to carry jerky or the likes. The dehydrated food packets from an outdoor world are light and taste ok. Until you get really into the wilderness, there are shelters and little towns along the way to resupply your water and snacks. A fanny pack is good too." What if you need help? "Down in the bottoms, you WILL lose cell phone service. Take something to build a fire, if you need help, build a BIG one. Keep in touch with family and friends in the towns and when you have service. You don't need a gun, a few flashbangs are good enough, less weight and easier to carry. You can get them at the trail stores or wherever. A very small gun is good to have through the backwoods mounts of TN/VA and other states, but the laws are enough to make you wanna puke and makes it not worth the trouble. Basically, if you don't check in somewhere within 3 days, you want someone to come find you or whatever is left of you." What do people don't know? "Don't sleep near a stream during the rains. A small trickle can turn into a 15f wide raging river in a flash. Don't leave trash, in some counties... the fines are killer. Protect your feet at all costs. In the mountains, the big cats will stalk you, but pay them no mind. Don't be afraid to get dirty and stay that way, a little dirt never killed anybody." Lemme know if you want me to ask him any specific questions. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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