John Assistant Organizer of Atlanta Wilderness Backpackers

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“ The loop took us 3.5 days, but I think it can be done in three, especially with longer days. We didn't rush it. We did the loop counterclockwise, which may be the "harder" way. It seems the BT is "optimized" for northbound hiking. The climbs weren't that bad, but maybe that's because I'm doiing more hiking out West which feels tougher! It is an excellent loop. I'll probably do the GA loop this winter sometime. ”

— Lucinda (Dec 04, 2009 2:45 PM)
“ i agree with Karen... you need to organise another event to Joyce Kilmer... ”

— Renee (Oct 29, 2009 10:40 PM)
“ John please go to Joyce Kilmer again! I have to go! Can you do a 3 day, a Friday, Sat, Sun? Karen ”

— RainFly (Oct 28, 2009 5:09 PM)
“ We have a fire pit out back and you can bring JR! Come on it'll be fun! I'll even grant you a costume repreive or you can wear your hammock fly and be a big black mountain creature??? ”

— Lou (Oct 14, 2009 9:12 PM)
“ hi john, it was really nice meeting you and junior... thank you again for the pizza! hope to see u two again. ”

— Renee (Oct 04, 2009 6:10 PM)
“ I'd say our ETA should be 11:30-noon. ”

— Dmitry (Apr 14, 2009 11:04 PM)
“ John, we've got a new member, Jay, who is up for longer and faster hikes! I am not sure about May, but in June we should do a lot of these! ”

— Dmitry (Apr 06, 2009 2:45 PM)
“ John, jump into my Death March in Cohutta group - I know, you like longer miles! ”

— Dmitry (Mar 17, 2009 11:34 AM)
“ Enjoyed the heck out of the GA AT hike. Loved Junior, he da man ”

— David Reeves (Oct 11, 2008 9:54 PM)
“ John,
Hey there! Long time no hike... I suck... Read over all the comments on the AT trip coming up and wanted to know what you decided to do? ”

— Sean (Sep 28, 2008 1:23 PM)
“ did you have a final tally on our stone door mileage ? ”

— Robert Garth (Sep 25, 2008 8:24 PM)
“ Dmitry opened a few more spots on the Coosa trip just in case you and Junior decide to join us :) ”

— Samantha (Jun 06, 2008 2:02 AM)
“ John, I'm think it's cool that you've been leading and participating on so many trips. Sorry I've missed some of them and hope to hike with you soon! ”

— Bobby (Apr 30, 2008 10:36 PM)
“ John, I don't see you signed up for a trip. You're not taking a break are you? :) ”

— Bobby (Apr 30, 2008 1:50 PM)
“ Hey,
Did you get an answer on whether or not we need to reserve our own kayaks? ”

— Susan (Apr 23, 2008 8:48 PM)
“ Thanks for the hike John...lets do another soon! I loved hiking with you, Jr.and Stella...ok..Jeff too. ”

— Cindy (Apr 22, 2008 7:03 PM)
“ Thanks, I believe I will have some. ”

— Susan (Apr 15, 2008 9:46 PM)
“ I teach Fridays and Mondays! Shelton promised to lead another hike on that trail soon. ”

— Dmitry (Mar 24, 2008 7:58 PM)
“ thanks.. he's just like his grandfather.. ”

— jeff (Mar 19, 2008 12:23 AM)
“ I am going hiking, just not with you guys =( My boyfriend and I are renting a cabin with 2 couples he works with. Hopefully I'll get some good hiking in. I'm starting to freak out with my job and never getting out of the city! I'm one of those people who just doesn't do well without her dose of Nature at least twice a month, and the last time I went backpacking was with the group. So depressing! I have been trying to get off work for next weekend's trip but that is looking dim =( ”

— Amanda (Mar 18, 2008 11:45 PM)