[at-l] The Holiest Springer Approach

[papa_bear_nyc@yahoo.com (Papa Bear)]

I think you omitted the "purest" and certainly the "coolest" if not
"holiest" approach ever done: That by Robie "Jumpstart" Hensley on March 9,
1986, who parachuted from a small plane and landed close to the plaque
marking the start of the trail.  Family members were waiting on top of
Springer with his backpack.

(Would that make him a slackpacker parachuter?)

I never heard if he was picked up on Katahdin by helicopter.  Anyone
know?(Probably the Baxter rangers would have objected. BTW: It's always
better to apologize than to ask permission! As Nike says"Just do it".)

If you're not up to this method, try one of the ground routes.

Pb

(See Larry Luxenberg's "Walking the Appalachian Trail" for this and numerous
other great stories.)


----- Original Message -----
From: "David" <dfaddleton@mindspring.com>
Subject: [at-l] The Holiest Springer Approach


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>    a. Starting at the very very bottom, below the falls
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>    b. Starting nearer the top, above the falls
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>    c. Starting from Nimblewill Gap, thereby cutting off several miles ...
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> 2.  Start from Benton Mackaye trail where it crosses FS 42 before you
reach the
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> To step in 0.9 miles of your foot prints twice:
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> 3.  The method you suggested makes you a winner and only voluntarily costs
$2 > Stay on topic!