[at-l] Re: at-l-digest V1 #1624

[KBerger466@aol.com]

Replying to three things in the digest:

Re: questions asked of thru-hikers: How many pairs of boots/shoes do you go 
through (i've heard this one on all three big tails from LOTS of people.

Re: the late southbound hike -- sounds GREAT -- I know someone who did one, 
always wanted to --posssibly next year. Autumn is my favorite season. You 
might hit some snow, but often snow in the southern Appalachians comes in 
late winter. By that time, you'll be so fit, it doesn't matter. I started my 
AT thruhike northbound from Springer on January 23 -- all depends on the 
particular year, of course, but I think you'll have a great hike, although 
water may be a little scarce on some of the ridges in PA and VA.

Re: festivals: Anybody know how many AT festival/gatherings there are: Lets 
see: Hot Springs (still?) Trail Daze, now Damascus, Monson -- where else? 

Karen Berger, in digest-land
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