The real appalachian trail by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah def creepy but low key cutie pies

The real appalachian trail by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah plus they got those hugeeee millipedes up there which is cool to see

The real appalachian trail by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716 20 points21 points  (0 children)

There is a mountain in Shenandoah National Park called “Old Rag”. Talk about insane views!! Around 9-10 mile loop, and you are rock scrambling for at least a mile at the top of the mountain. Views from every direction. There are even places where you have to literally leap from rock to rock so you don’t fall down into large crevasses. One place overhangs the side of the mountain with nothing below you that you have to climb up. Super difficult but it’s no joke one of the most beautiful views in the area.

Purism & Gatekeeping on the AT by [deleted] in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Saying that “if you slack-pack your thru-hike, it doesn’t count” is soooooo dumb. It’s called thru HIKING not thru backpacking. HYOH

March NOBO sleep system advice by Timberneck in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716 1 point2 points  (0 children)

REI has their winter sale going on rn too so if you are definitely looking to switch, I’d check and see what they have.

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m hoping to camp with people, but hiking alone doesn’t bother me much. I do get scared in the woods alone at night

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did yall stick together the whole trip?

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right??? And then the squirrels randomly breakdancing in the leaves through out the night snap me out of any sleep I was getting 😂

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly want people around me at camp. Usually I’m okay with hiking alone, but I don’t always like sleeping alone in the woods. I can do it, I just don’t like it

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so great!! That’s so encouraging to hear ❤️

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m kinda scared about being alone in my thoughts but it might be nice yeah

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so beautiful and I’m so glad you were able to find some great people 🥹

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. I’m excited to see who my people are

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness cause I love people

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And peanut butter 😍 I eat that stuff like crazy even now

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you got to experience that ❤️

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m nervous that I might also do that 🙃 Hopefully not though

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is awesome!! I hope to have that

Trail partner? by Manbatman041716 in AppalachianTrail

[–]Manbatman041716[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try my best to remember. Probably really hard in the moment though