How to Thru Hike the Whites on the Appalachian Trail: Part 1 - Tips for Success

[@Josephhikes]

I enjoy your videos , If you haven’t done a video on your rain gear . I’d be interested id be interested in your thoughts. I am going to go rewatch your post trail gear review 😁 I’m headed out in April to finish the Northern half of the trail .

[@cobwebroseonthetrail2447]

Thank you! I haven’t done a video on rain gear yet because honestly, there isn’t much to it! The AT is such a wet trail that you’re either wet with sweat or wet with rain (trust me- the rain smells better!). I used a Gossamer Gear umbrella with the hands-free clip attachment and an Antigravity Gear rain jacket with pit zips for warmth when the rain was cold. Otherwise, I packed all my gear in compactor bags or waterproof stuff sacks (Sea to Summit) and just embraced the rain. Anytime we found sunshine, we laid our things out to dry!

[@sheilahenry7279]

Very informative! Thank you. I likely will try to slack pack through here. Any ideas on doing that in this area. I think I’m just risking enough at my age climbing the rocks. Also, thanks for the work for stay ideas.

[@cobwebroseonthetrail2447]

We slackpacked Mousilauke and the Kinsmans by simply leaving our things at the Notch Hostel where we were staying. I don’t think I’d want to do the Pressie Traverse without a full pack, though. People die in the Whites every year due to weather, and you spend a lot of time above treeline on that traverse. Happy trails, and good luck!

[@sheilahenry7279]

Thanks again. You’re really hot. I might Ned my stuff. Slow & careful it is

[@pleok08]

Wednesday, February 07th: AMC Thru-hiker Pass sounds good! Thanks for sharing! Happy Trails! Ross08

[@cobwebroseonthetrail2447]

Happy hiking!