Re: [at-l] short section

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@ibm.net>]

Thanks for the pointers. Actually, between a Bro in NOVA and a daughter in 
Hoo-ville, I really don't have a great deal of trouble with the transport. 
I have decided to forego VA this year, as my daughter is in midterms that 
week. As it is, my plans are for a travel night Friday 3/5, hit the trail 
at Neel's Gap 3/6, and try for Franklin by 3/13. I hope to plant a car in 
or near Franklin (probably Standing Indian Campground) and get a ride by 
friends or family for the start.

Right now I'm looking into whether to do mail drops or just carry a week's 
supply of calories. I'm thinking of trying the mail drop as a way of 
practicing for a longer hike in a few years. I really do not want to hike 
to Fontana. The idea of starting there for another section is a bit 
daunting. (I've seen the elevation map).

There seems to be a number of problems in using the VA stretch of the AT. 
In looking at the map, I am not pleased to see how it criss-crosses the 
Skyland Parkway so often. If legal campsites and required shelters are the 
norm, I understand why many skip VA.

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA


At 03:02 AM 2/17/1999 +0000, David Hicks wrote:
>
>OrangeBug
>
>If money is a consideration and if you are planning to hike from Harper's
>Ferry and if you are talking about a weekday, you might want to fly into
>National, take the METRO to Union Station and take a MARC commuter train out
>of DC to Harper's Ferry. ...
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