[at-l] Smokies section hike

[jim.stewart@xxxxxxx (Jim Stewart)]

Sly -

Actually I selected that time period to be with the thru-hikers - can't
join them for the whole journey but at least can live a little
vicariously through them for a short period.  I am concerned about the
crowding and am hoping to not be putting anyone doing a thru out.

I have been doing sections the last couple of years during Spring and
have met many of those that were thru-hiking, and have really enjoyed
myself.  Keep telling myself "one of these days....".

Brings up a question though.  If the shelter is full and I do have the
shelter on my permit, can I tent at the shelter?  Or is that only for
thru-hikers?

Thanks.

WhoAh

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In a message dated 1/21/2003 8:04:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jim.stewart@usa.net writes:

> Doing some tentative planning for a section hike from Fontana to Hot
> Springs later this Spring in early April.  This is what I have come up

> with so far in the way of shelters - mileage is out of the 2002
> companion.
>

Jim,

Not for nothing, but I think I already touched on this.  April is prime
thru-hiker season through the Smokies.  The Smokies are great, but why
would you want to travel through when there'll be tons of thru-hikers,
all fighting for a spot due to the quota system?

Of course, if you apply for your permit and it's accepted you have
nothing to worry about.  But, if I were to hike the Smokies
independently from a thru-hike it would be before or after April when
it's not so crowded.

YMMV.

Sly
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