[at-l] How to help a newbie: Part III WAS: crampons

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

He owes it to himself to spend a week trying out March Madness in GA or NC, 
long before committing to a Feb. hike. If he wishes to avoid the throngs of 
March, he could always go to VA  or further north in March or early April. 
The only way to convince anyone of what the trail actually brings - is to 
give them experience. I'd question going out with someone too apprehensive 
of crowds or any other thing of that sort, who hasn't given themselves the 
chance to view the situation.

March is busy in GA, but this is certainly not the Boston Marathon or the 
Peachtree Roadrace.

OrangeBug

At 11:58 AM 3/5/2002 -0600, Shane Steinkamp wrote:
>His biggest concern is too many people on the trail.  He seems to have an
>idea that thousands of people leave from Springer every day in March and the
>trail is crowded.  Any advice on how to shake him out of it is
>appreciated...