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J T
We like both beach and mountains/hiking areas. We've been to the Outer Banks, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC. I was thinking New England area, but don't know where to go where he wouldn't be bored. We live in MD and would be driving.
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You could look at Maine, do some hiking in Baxter State Park, then spend a few days in Acadia National Park. New Hampshire has great hikes in the White Mountains, same with Vermont. There is a great book called "New England Seacoast Adventures" by Stephen Jermanok that has company and location listings for backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, biking, rock climbing, seakayaking and so many other activities. The coast is where most of the activities are in this area, inland you generally just find hiking.
You could look at Maine, do some hiking in Baxter State Park, then spend a few days in Acadia National Park. New Hampshire has great hikes in the White Mountains, same with Vermont. There is a great book called "New England Seacoast Adventures" by Stephen Jermanok that has company and location listings for backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, biking, rock climbing, seakayaking and so many other activities. The coast is where most of the activities are in this area, inland you generally just find hiking.
best cold weather clothing for long winter hike?
hickory
i am preparing to hike the appalachian trail this winter and would like suggestions regarding thermal underwear, rain gear, boots, socks, shirt, pants, etc... for staying dry and warm. also i must consider light-weight.
thanks in advance
hickory.
Answer
What you pack and wear on the AT during the winter greatly depends on where you plan to be during specific times of the winter. The standard amount of time needed to hike the AT (in summer) is 5-6 months. Normally, Thru-Hikers will start in Georgia in March or April and hope to finish in Maine before September is over. Let's say you plan to start in Georgia in October, you won't need the same gear then that you will need five months later when you are in Vermont and New Hampshire. Some of that stuff you can send ahead.
Your basic list of winter gear should include:
Mid-weight long underwear that is synthetic (like CoolMax, Patagonia Capaline, or EMS Techwick) or a wool-blend (such as Smartwool or Ibex.) Heavy-weight long underwear will be too warm for hiking, but having some for use in camp at night might not be a bad idea.
I wouldn't use anything other than a Gore-Tex Performance shell and rainpants for day-to day use. However, in many situations something more heavy-duty is going to be needed. So a heavier grade of Gore-Tex is something I would have at my disposal any time between Mid-November through April, especially in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Most summer hikers go through a few pairs of lightweight hiking shoes or even trail running shoes. In winter you have snow and ice to deal with. A heavier duty leather boot or a Gore-Tex boot made of leather and synthetics may also be a good choice. Insulated boots are generally a bad idea for several reasons. I use a full-grain leather boot for all winter backpacking and hiking. Also, add waterproof gaiters to your footwear list to keep out snow and mud.
I wear a lightweight Smartwool liner sock and a heavier, over-the-calf Smartwool hiking sock. My boots have no insulation and generally I am never cold since I'm generating a lot of heat while hiking.
I wear mid-weight 100% wool pants almost always while day-hiking, but for winter backpacking I almost always use 200-weight Polarfleece. They are lighter, but tend to not be as breathable as wool. I tend to layer shirts, starting with my long underwear, I then normally wear just a lightweight synthetic zip-neck shirt and a fleece vest whil hiking, but almost always have a fleece jacket in my pack for breaks or if it suddenly gets cold. I strongly suggest buying a fleece jacket made of either Polartec Windbloc or Gore Windstopper material.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. If I knew what your timetable was I could probably give you a better idea of what to take and what you can send ahead for later use. If you don't have that set yet, make sure you know what times of the year certain sections of the trail are closed. Parts of Baxter State Park in Maine and the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire may be closed in winter due to weather and/or snow conditions. Likewise, trails in NH and VT can be closed above certain altitudes later in winter due to impact concerns.
What you pack and wear on the AT during the winter greatly depends on where you plan to be during specific times of the winter. The standard amount of time needed to hike the AT (in summer) is 5-6 months. Normally, Thru-Hikers will start in Georgia in March or April and hope to finish in Maine before September is over. Let's say you plan to start in Georgia in October, you won't need the same gear then that you will need five months later when you are in Vermont and New Hampshire. Some of that stuff you can send ahead.
Your basic list of winter gear should include:
Mid-weight long underwear that is synthetic (like CoolMax, Patagonia Capaline, or EMS Techwick) or a wool-blend (such as Smartwool or Ibex.) Heavy-weight long underwear will be too warm for hiking, but having some for use in camp at night might not be a bad idea.
I wouldn't use anything other than a Gore-Tex Performance shell and rainpants for day-to day use. However, in many situations something more heavy-duty is going to be needed. So a heavier grade of Gore-Tex is something I would have at my disposal any time between Mid-November through April, especially in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Most summer hikers go through a few pairs of lightweight hiking shoes or even trail running shoes. In winter you have snow and ice to deal with. A heavier duty leather boot or a Gore-Tex boot made of leather and synthetics may also be a good choice. Insulated boots are generally a bad idea for several reasons. I use a full-grain leather boot for all winter backpacking and hiking. Also, add waterproof gaiters to your footwear list to keep out snow and mud.
I wear a lightweight Smartwool liner sock and a heavier, over-the-calf Smartwool hiking sock. My boots have no insulation and generally I am never cold since I'm generating a lot of heat while hiking.
I wear mid-weight 100% wool pants almost always while day-hiking, but for winter backpacking I almost always use 200-weight Polarfleece. They are lighter, but tend to not be as breathable as wool. I tend to layer shirts, starting with my long underwear, I then normally wear just a lightweight synthetic zip-neck shirt and a fleece vest whil hiking, but almost always have a fleece jacket in my pack for breaks or if it suddenly gets cold. I strongly suggest buying a fleece jacket made of either Polartec Windbloc or Gore Windstopper material.
Feel free to contact me with any questions. If I knew what your timetable was I could probably give you a better idea of what to take and what you can send ahead for later use. If you don't have that set yet, make sure you know what times of the year certain sections of the trail are closed. Parts of Baxter State Park in Maine and the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire may be closed in winter due to weather and/or snow conditions. Likewise, trails in NH and VT can be closed above certain altitudes later in winter due to impact concerns.
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