Who is going to be on the AT this year

**zukiguy** · 02-02-2011, 22:35

We're planning a week long trip in the SMNP the first week of May. I'm trying to work that into the hang in Hot Springs.

**Duffy** · 02-02-2011, 22:50

Originally Posted by Blaze

Those of you who are section hikers, how do you manage the transportation issues? Two cars, trail angels, some other solution? I would like to do my first section this summer and the transportation question is my biggest concern.

One solution I've used before is a small motorcycle and a pickup truck or van big enough to haul the bike.
On recent sections I've parked my truck at a hostel or outfitter and had them shuttle me out, then I hiked back to my truck.
Lots of info on Whiteblaze.net

Happy trails!

**MedicineMan** · 02-02-2011, 23:27

Well for the last 1500 miles of the AT I've used shuttlers.
Leave the car at point A, they pick you up and drop you off at B...then you hike back to where you car is.
When I was in Mass. a most benevolent member of this forum slacked me for days! He's sectioning SoBo and when he gets in my area I will return the favor.
My last 4 section hikes have been from 100-150 miles. Never thought I'd be as far north as I am-knocking on NH's door

**dandeman** · 02-03-2011, 00:58

hey im planning on thru-hiking it the summer of 2012, and was wondering if anyone had any knowlege on sobo or nobo....which is better. i have heard both and i think it has to o with the weather and changing seasons...idk.
Thanks,
Dan

**Bat** · 02-03-2011, 01:17

Beas you are correct my Trailjournals is at
www.Trailjournals.com/bat

Thanks for signing my guestbook Chilly.

**MedicineMan** · 02-03-2011, 02:22

Bat--I'll follow your progress too and if you need anything when you get in my area let me know...if its my off week I don't mind helping.

**grich9860** · 02-03-2011, 07:44

Originally Posted by Blaze

Those of you who are section hikers, how do you manage the transportation issues? Two cars, trail angels, some other solution? I would like to do my first section this summer and the transportation question is my biggest concern.

i have always used the two car method with me and some buddies or my wife will drop me off and then pick me up at my end location.

**Bat** · 02-03-2011, 09:13

Thanks Medicineman!

**Cannibal** · 02-03-2011, 09:51

Originally Posted by dandeman

hey im planning on thru-hiking it the summer of 2012, and was wondering if anyone had any knowlege on sobo or nobo....which is better. i have heard both and i think it has to o with the weather and changing seasons...idk.
Thanks,
Dan

Sobos are weird. That's all I'm gonna say.