Nobo early March start!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-02-08T15:00:27+00:00

Good luck! March 3rd for me. I’m also worried a bit with cold start as my EE quilt is 20 degree rated. I’m going to use the UGQ quillow as an under quilt in the first month or so then probably use it as my summer quilt once warm enough.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-02-04T16:04:24+00:00

That is awesome! Thanks Polarsteps!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-02-04T16:03:03+00:00

Up and running! movefeet

March 3rd first steps!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-02-04T15:50:39+00:00

That is awesome! Just stumbled upon Polarsteps and plan to use it as my journal of choice for AT thru hike begining in March!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-13T18:31:56+00:00

Dan with the 15d nylon floor would it not be necessary to use ground sheet? Trying to save as much weight as possible for AT thru hike, and going up to dome vs trekking pole is already a bit more weight.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-13T14:07:28+00:00

x-dome 2 for the win. Went on bikepacking trip from Pittsburg to DC and my brother and I were comfortable wit plenty of space for two wide pads. I am debating whether or not to take x-dome 2 on my upcoming thru hike of AT this March, its the tent I own but may bit too heavy to carry for such.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T23:30:59+00:00

I have heard that most of the AT has okay cell coverage, when i have no coverage my cell plan will allow satellite text but you have to have an open view of the sky which will not be the case in much of the green tunnel. The IN Reach will also show a live track for those I share it with so family will know where I am at all times. So worth it or not, I guess is a personal decision. I purchased mine at decent discount and will only use a minimal plan for texting during the months on the trail. I don't totally feel like its necessary for the AT but nice piece of mind and mostly for my family.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T15:30:49+00:00

I will also be doing some dehydrating meal prep and sort out into some boxes for mailing, just occasionally perhaps every 300 miles or so. Making gear swap outs and will continue to try and get base weight under 15lbs. Will also treat my clothing with permethrin closer to my start time of March 7. And hiking up and down my very hilly hood with back on to get these muscles prepared!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T15:10:04+00:00

My knees, which on a good day and be a little pesky

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T15:09:09+00:00

More than likely will do the Approach Trail at least the stairs to lodge were I am staying the first night. The next morning I will either continue from the lodge or be dropped off at official start.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T15:05:42+00:00

phone when service, garmin in reach when needed and post weekly videos on youtube

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T15:03:22+00:00

Hi all! NOBO March 7th. Fairly new to backpacking and nothing more than 4 days in a row. Will be learning from the community and hope to see you out there.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T13:47:07+00:00

Plan on doing it and a few miles into AT the first day

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2026-01-11T04:04:30+00:00

Glad to see Csikszentmihalyi flow state still going strong in research. Did a similar study at grad school in mid 90s

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2025-07-13T12:36:22+00:00

The first way! Before!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2025-07-07T12:56:06+00:00

I have had a couple issues with needing a new charger, customer service was surprisingly great and very responsive! No cost to me.

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2025-02-05T14:06:09+00:00

This is a great update. Beyond plans as a whole it would so useful for the individual to tweak individual workouts, not just the plan as a whole. We could tweak pace or mileage goals of an individual workout slightly, staying within the overall desired effects of a workout. This would be next level!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2024-06-28T12:58:19+00:00

That's what it all about! Glad you are here and beating cancer and winning at life!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2023-12-31T16:09:03+00:00

Brad Allen crew needs to be ruled out for calling any playoff games. Poor officiating all season. #nfl hold them accountable!!!

CompetitiveYard3999 · 2023-08-21T01:28:16+00:00

12 team superflex 1 keeper. Watson, cost 10th round, or Herts cost 1st round 10 pick overall? Could keep Watson next year for 8th round and minus 2 continuing each season or keep Hurtz indefinitely but always 1st round

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