Re: [at-l] Hello

["S Johnstone" <sgj@bright.net>]

Welcome, Welcome Skrappi,
I always love to hear when someone else from Ohio joins the list.  There
are several   backpacking trails in southern Ohio you can try out for
testing gear and finding out what works.  They are all just over the 20
mile mark.  Finding a good affordable outfitter is another story.  I
usually check out gear at Galyans or Benchmark in Columbus, figure out what
I want, then order it from Campmore or another on line place for the best
price.  There is also the Buckeye Trail that circles the state, its not
completely backpackable but there are many places for good weekend,
overnight hikes.  I'm thinking of trying to circuit hike it and would need
someone to hike with to help with car shuttles so I would always be
interested in coming and hiking with you.  Check out
http://www.buckeyetrail.org for info.   Upto a few years ago I always hiked
with kids. Took my son on his first backpack trip at age 5, he is 18 now
and still occ. hikes with me.  Remember keep the miles per day low and the
fun per day high. Where is the Natchez Trace Trail ?
ATwanabe

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> From: Skrappi298@aol.com
> To: at-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [at-l] Hello 
> Date: Thursday, October 05, 2000 2:46 PM
> 
> Wow, you guys respond quickly don't you.  That's great.  Anyway I live in

> Ohio but have lived in TN (Sevier County) for the past 5 yrs. and have
day 
> hiked the Smokies many times, plus done some camping there in regular
camp 
> sites.  That's about it but have always dreamed of long distance hiking
and 
> have  realized - I can do it even though we have kids.  We'll just take
them 
> with us.  As I also think it is important to get the kids in to outdoors 
> things ie: day hiking, camping.  Anyway my kids are now 7, 10, 20, 20,
(not 
> twins, step brothers).  It would be my 7 & 10 yr olds that we would be
taking 
> with us.  Any way I have been gathering information and do feel
overwhelmed 
> about the AT with the kids.  We would have to do it in 2 month sections 
> because of school.  But I am thinking we should start a little smaller - 
> maybe .  Having a hard time getting info on that one 
> though.  Anyway that's us.  We really want to do this, but am trying to
stay 
> reasonable and not get in over our heads.  Tell me about you guys.  Where
all 
> do you guys live? hiking experiences?  Thanks for making me feel welcome.
    
> Skrappi  ( no relation to Skrappi297)
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