Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Following a Dream

October 27, 2009 by admin  
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Update (Mar 2009) Old Goat is hiking the AT again. He is joined by Check 6 (his wife). They started in GA Mar 12th and plan to hike to Maine together. To follow their journey, check their trailjournal at: www.trailjournals.com and subscribe to their videos at: www.youtube.com. Thru Hike of the Appalachian Trail 2006. Georgia to Maine! Old Goat Summer 2006. This video was made by Old Goat to be used in a presentation he made about Thru Hiking the AT. It’s a great summary of whats involved in …

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25 Responses to “Hiking the Appalachian Trail – Following a Dream”
  1. mhitesman says:

    I am awed. Good job! I have hiked a number of the Virginia parts with my two dogs and recognized the pictures ..fondly. Would love to thru hike but still wary being a single hiker (even with dogs).

  2. nikki33100 says:

    nice video how was it

  3. ggrock76 says:

    WOW! great video, you make me want to attempt that journey!!

  4. shawnr1980 says:

    Ummm that would be a no. In fact even bring your cell phone is considered “taboo” on the AT.

  5. RoxyBelle1960 says:

    Love your video…this is my goal…to hike all the way through…thank you for sharing!

  6. penutbutter21ok says:

    i’m 16 too and want to do the same thing! except i dont plan on going to college :) my dream is to do the contential divide too

  7. uselessjoe says:

    Is there electricity in the shelters to recharge my cell phone?

  8. pawb8782 says:

    Great video! I remember all of those spots and the entire state of Vermont was rain and muddy trails. Kinda like a river, 2ft wide 2,178 miles long haha
    just finished a thru hike on the AT and it was the most eye-opening adventure . What a great time! Trail life is the best life!

  9. dvferrara says:

    im not doing a thru hike but me and some friends are hiking in the smokeys for a week or so this spring

  10. vickyinhalo says:

    ive never been on this trail butit looks fun! =^.^=

  11. pillar222 says:

    great video, im 16 and thinking of hiking the appalachian trail before or after college and i think that anyone that as hiked it is pretty cool

  12. mademoiselle3000 says:

    Cool video!

  13. manikwest says:

    To send food, and gear to pre disclosed locations.

  14. DanButtons says:

    Where’s the part about the senator?

  15. skisacky says:

    Great video! My daughter is in Maine and has about 230 miles to go.

  16. hoverboy50 says:

    Food, it’s a long way to carry it all.

  17. DRS8503 says:

    What are the 30 mail drops for?

  18. katydid1956 says:

    Such an inspirational video! Congratulations on your achievement and I loved what you said at the closing.

  19. StealthGoblin1 says:

    Good video. I didn’t know Pine Grove Furnace is the half-way point. That’s really close to me, and so far I’ve hiked Duncanon to Center Knob Point (near Boiling Springs). Hope to hike more.

  20. agr8sh0t says:

    ive hiked part of this :)

  21. OneWithGuns93 says:

    hiking the AP trail is my dream too

  22. asilverman44 says:

    Nice pictures!! Thanks for sharing with us.

  23. PrinceMyshkin82 says:

    XaviersSecretary: I section hiked with my dog (about 170 miles) and it was so much better that way. She smelled out a wild boar along the trail (in NC). Wouldn’t have seen it otherwise since it blended in with the brown leaves while foraging. My dog–Polenka–handled it very well, respected the boar and didn’t disturb it. Many more experiences like that hiking throughout U.S. with her. Wished I’d have had Polenka on the AT thru-hike (GA-ME 2/4-6/18/01).

  24. jeffdavidprice says:

    Awesome video man. What an inspiration. My wife and I hope to through hike the AT during the 2011 season. Looks like a blast!

  25. diablocodyify says:

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