[at-l] Question about food and mail drops

[kellyswhitman at hotmail.com (Kelly Whitman)]

The journals are fantastic - one of the best ways to learn about the trail, 
IMO.  Some of those folks can really write, too.

I hope to be class of '04.  Right now I'm just reading and planning.  As an 
athlete, I'm in a better shape than say a total couch potato, and I've 
changed my workouts to reflect AT prep rather than triathlons, but I still 
plan to do some long hikes between now and then.  My biggest concern is cost 
(I was laid off from my job a while ago so resources are low).  I've lived 
in tents for months and months at time, but as a camper, not a hiker (I've 
done tons of hiking, too).  I have some neck and back problems from a car 
accident a few years back and ankles that like to turn at the slightest 
provocation (I'm figuring on wearing an air brace as a preventive on most of 
the trail) so I'm trying to go as light as possible.

Hm... start date somewhere between March 1 and April 30.  LOL  That changes 
daily!  I was hoping to start more towards mid-April to reduce the 
likelyhood of snow as much as possible since I'm trying to keep down pack 
weight, but I'm very open to input and ideas!!  I'm planning on a 6-month 
journey, maybe less.

Kelly Whitman
INTP
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"There ARE no other women like me."  -- 7 of 9


>Kelly,
>
>Absolutely not a pestering!!
>
>I have been using a combination of the Companion, Baltimore Jack's
>resupply articles and the AT Guide book, as well as reading the journals
>for about 90% of my information.
>
>So - you are in the class of 2004, right?  Dang, but I envy you.... And
>all those that are on the trail right now... I am planning on doing the
>Smokies section towards the last week in April next year, so maybe our
>paths will cross.  Have you thought of your start date yet?
>
>WhoAh

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