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AT long section hike question
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joshuatheNomad
Joined: 10/05/06
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Skagway, AK
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Posted: 08/23/08 1:50pm |
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Hey Outdoorzy! So, here's the plan that's ultimately becoming finalized...hiking for two months or so this fall and winter on the AT. A series of questions though; How much food daily? How much food per person daily? Any suggestions for sources of pre-prepped food?
Problem I'm having is this: I've done long solo trips and guided multi-day trips but food planning for myself was easy and then the guided stuff was mule-train supported so I'm at a slight loss on this one. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Gals and Guys!
Breeze Easy.
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Wade
Joined: 07/23/06
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Bowling Green, KY
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Posted: 08/25/08 10:16am |
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Hey Josh, glad to hear you're doing this trip, sounds like fun.
As for me, the extent of my experience on the AT is one week. I always went with dehydrated meals. I can tell you what I saw though. Most long distancers were doing noodle packets for dinner. Alot of tuna and chicken for lunch. The dehydrated stuff is great, but too pricey for long trips like what you're doing. What I saw were alot of self made noodle and rice stuff. They seemed to resupply every week or 2 weeks. Good luck in your planning. Fun stuff!
I'm a lover, not a racer... --Wade
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abenson
Joined: 10/09/06
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 08/25/08 1:15pm |
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I'm in the same boat as Wade, but I agree with what he said. You may want to re-supply even every week if you are on section that has easy access. A lot of hikers have packages with certain dates on them and a friend or family member mails it out on that day. A lot of places along the trail will hold packages for hikers. There are a couple of books out there with all of the drop locations listed that would be very helpful.
The one thing I can say is you will need a lot of gorp and beef jerky to hold you over on the rough days. Also, I recommend hot chocolate or coffee for those pop up drenching rains or snow days. A big glass of hot chocolate saved the day for me when I walked into a snowstorm. One thing I learned that day was to never try and hurry to camp or a shelter without putting on the appropriate layer. It may sound like common sense, but I thought for sure I could make it to the shelter before getting wet and before you know it I was soaked from the wet snow.
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joshuatheNomad
Joined: 10/05/06
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Skagway, AK
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Posted: 08/25/08 10:14pm |
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Thanks guys! All the pointers you're providing are awesome.
Wade, expect at least a few AT-ers to join us here at Outdoorzy as I'll be spreading the word and love like always. Even have a couple stickers left to get out there.
So, you guys think that 3 lb bulks of pasta and rice meals is a good or bad idea?
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Wade
Joined: 07/23/06
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Bowling Green, KY
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Posted: 08/26/08 10:10am |
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I think it's a good idea personally. Make sure and spice it up though. Not sure what your fav spices are, but right now I'm in love with celery salt and Tony Chacheres... mmmmm
I'm a lover, not a racer...--Wade
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Flyingfishman
Joined: 10/04/06
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 08/27/08 3:03pm |
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Go to Trailjournals.com and read as many journals as you can where they have traveled the path you are going to take. It will give you an idea of what others have done. I used tortillas for wraps. Instant soups and Lipton noodle and rice dishes are a cheaper alternative. You should also work on your Yogi skills.
You could probably get by in most cases with 3-4 days of food. You just have to learn to adapt while on the trail. Some Hostels offer meals. I recommend staying there to get the whole AT experience. You can do laundry and shower there as well.
Do you know what section you are going to do? I have covered Springer MTN, GA to Erwin, TN these past two summers. Here is my journal for that stretch: Flyingfishman's AT journal
Good Luck!
The Flyingfishman- He's sort of like Dick Proenneke... with a lot more friends.
My Website: Flyingfishmanky.com
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