Kayak Karl

[Teegate]

If you have not been following the exploits of our very own Kayak Karl, you may want to check out the photo's from his hike on the Appalachian Trail. He has been on the trail again since August 10. If you get time, give him a word of encouragement on his Guest Book.


http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=488825


Guy

 

[46er]

I've been following him along. He started in Katahdin this time. Looks like he made it thru the 100 mile wilderness without issue. That is NOT Karl in the photo There is a similar sign for SOBO's.

 

[Hewey]

100 mile stretch is some hardcore wilderness.

 

[manumuskin]

love that signature file!it's true

 

[Ben Ruset]

What's the AT like? Rocky? Sandy? Packed dirt? Narrow, wide?

 

[w3504x4]

100 miles.....dammmm! that's a hike!!!!

 

[46er]

100 mile stretch is some hardcore wilderness.

Makes you wonder how many have turned around once they read the sign.

 

[imkms]

What's the AT like? Rocky? Sandy? Packed dirt? Narrow, wide?

I've hiked various portions of the AT, from Maine to Georgia, but have never encountered sand. Lots of rocks, hills, sometimes mud and most of the trail is a narrow, but wide enough path thru the woods. Just wish that I had the time and resources to take 6 months and do the whole thing! To get a feel for the AT travel South to the Skyline Drive in VA. and do a 10 mile portion, then multiply x 200.

 

[kayak karl]

Thanks

thanks for following my hike. im home now with a sprained ankle and a water or food borne illness. the last time i felt this bad i drank too much tequila in the woods partying near Areo Haven Airport in '73
i made it 442 miles. all of Maine and NH. had a great time. thanks again

9/18/09 - 10AM - 50 mph winds - 0 degree wind chill Mt Moosulacka, NH

other picks
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/574551973IvTxSq?vhost=outdoors&start=120
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/574340942FQDCkj?vhost=outdoors

 

[woodjin]

thanks for following my hike. im home now with a sprained ankle and a water or food borne illness. the last time i felt this bad i drank too much tequila in the woods partying near Areo Haven Airport in '73
i made it 442 miles. all of Maine and NH. had a great time. thanks again

9/18/09 - 10AM - 50 mph winds - 0 degree wind chill Mt Moosulacka, NH

other picks
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/574551973IvTxSq?vhost=outdoors&start=120
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/574340942FQDCkj?vhost=outdoors

Wow!! 442 miles!! my hats off to you. Glad you made it back and hope you feel better.

 

[LARGO]

Dude, only 10 days ago and in weather that crappy!
We've been spoiled here it seems.
442 miles is about 440 miles farther than I would have cared to trek in that.
There would have to be the promise of much imbibing at the end.
You are a good and hearty soul and thank you for sharing with us! Be well.

g.

 

[46er]

What's the AT like? Rocky? Sandy? Packed dirt? Narrow, wide?

Yes.

 

[bobpbx]

Good going Karl. My hat's off to you sir.