Hiking the AT in a single day

[David Metsky]

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~doc/centennial/athike/

For the 75th Anniversary we put people on all 48 4000'ers at the same time. It's nice to see the youngsters today are thinking bigger.

Spencer, what are you signing up for?

-dave-

ETA - I just noticed that it's on my b-day. I think I have to sign up for it now.

 

[chomp]

From the website:

The 100 mile wilderness in main doesn't have road access...

Those Dartmouth students, eh Dave?

 

[wardsgirl]

Could be snow on Katahdin October 10th.

 

[MadRiver]

Never mind.

 

[Neil]

Yup...I saw that, too...trés funny...

You got the accent going the wrong way. Très .

 

[Barkingcat]

You got the accent going the wrong way. Très .

Good catch -- I hit Alt+0233 for the accented "e," when it should have been Alt+0232...

...sigh...

 

[Neil]

I have a french keyboard.

à è ç ô ï é

 

[Mohamed Ellozy]

Good catch -- I hit Alt+0233 for the accented "e," when it should have been Alt+0232...

Using the United States-International Keyboard Layout solves that problem; 'e gives é while `e gives è. Seems to me somewhat more intuitive

I have a french keyboard.

à è ç ô ï é

So ... just as easy with US International

à è ç ô ï é

 

[Barkingcat]

Using the United States-International Keyboard Layout solves that problem; 'e gives é while `e gives è. Seems to me somewhat more intuitive

So ... just as easy with US International

à è ç ô ï é

...sigh...

 

[peakbagger]

Quite a concept, there is a boy scout group looking at organizing a similiar feat but I dont know how far they are along in planning.

Do note that depressingly, the longest stretch of the AT with no public or private road crossings north of SNP is the Mahoosucs. The 100 mile wilderness unfortunately has quite a few private roads that could cut it up into day hikes. Some of the roads are abandoned, but the access is close enough to hike up the old roads and intersect with trail for a long day hike. With the exception of the smokies, the AT down south is very accessible with a Delorme guide and a GPS (it was part of our strategy for section hiking). So if you find enough dayhikers, no need for trailrunners.

I believe that there is a trail guide published that gives directions on how to day hike the AT. About three years ago, a husband and wife did the entire AT as day hikes with only two overnights (one was Galehead).

 

[spencer]

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~doc/centennial/athike/

Spencer, what are you signing up for?

I'm doing the stretch from GA to ME. See you along the way...

Spencer

 

[David Metsky]

I'm doing the stretch from GA to ME. See you along the way...

Are you really? That's great!

I'll sign up for something, hopefully in NH but I'll take MA, VT or ME as well.

 

[spencer]

No, not really. I was trying to be funny.

I'll give you one guess which stretch I hope to claim.

spencer

 

[RoySwkr]

I believe that there is a trail guide published that gives directions on how to day hike the AT. About three years ago, a husband and wife did the entire AT as day hikes with only two overnights (one was Galehead).

There was an article in the ATC magazine, their longest dayhike was ~26 miles in the Smokies on good trails.

Next longest was Glastenbury where they didn't do proper research and thought there were no break points, then met ranger who came in a side trail. They had a 4wd and rented a 2nd to spot, had no issues with 100 Mile Wilderness or Mahoosucs.

 

[David Metsky]

We've got 80% coverage right now, the majority of the remaining sections are way down south. I think we have all of New England covered. I'm the "section chief" for the stretch from Kinsman Notch to Rt 2 in Gorham, and we're still juggling a few of the legs. If anyone wants to join in, please let me know.

I'm doing the section from Skookumchuck to 93, or vice versa, not sure which direction I'm heading yet. But as I said some of the legs are still in a bit of flux.

-dave-

 

[Jason Berard]

It looks like there are still sections in Maine, Southern Vermont, and Connecticut still available in New England.

 

[darren]

If anyone wants to join in, please let me know.

-dave-

Is this only open to Dartmouth alumni and students? It's not clear, but it seems to be a goal that it is done by the DOC as a single group.

- darren

 

[Jason Berard]

I'm a DOC member, but not Alum or current student.

I'm what they call a community member.
I believe the idea is all participants would be honorary DOC members for a day, but I should have clarification of that soon.

 

[David Metsky]

Yes, the extended Dartmouth Community (meaning pretty much anyone who wants to come hike with us ) is welcome.

You're right, there are a handful of sections still open in Maine, VT, and CT. I think there's one in PA as well, plus lots down south. If anyone wants I can supply info on the gaps that need to be filled. Contact me via PM for details if you're interested in joining the fun.

-dave-

 

[TEO]

For a reasonable fee plus expenses, of course, I'd be willing to hike one of the unclaimed southern sections. Have an official representative of the DOC PM me if this opportunity is something they'd be interested in pursuing.