Andy Niekamp http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/4/7/5/c/member_3618268.jpeg
Event Organizer

Cincinnati Area Backpackers Meetup http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/8/5/8/global_19294904.jpeg 20080307
Cincinnati, OH 45201

Location:

Dayton, OHUSA 45439
Hometown: Kettering

Member since:

July 28, 2008

Introduction

I would like to meet other people interested in backpacking. I really enjoy backpacking. Live to Hike ... Hike to Live.

Please relate, in general terms, your backpacking experience.

I have done a lot of Appalachian Trail hiking. In the past 15 years I have hiked over 6,400 miles on the Appalachian Trail. I guess that makes me experienced!

What was your favorite backpacking experience?

I have several of them. Putting on a pack and hitting the Appalachian Trail for a 500+ mile hike is one of my favorite backpacking experiences.

What was your funniest backpacking moment?

You'll need to catch me around a campfire in the backcountry to get this answer!

What was your most embarrassing backpacking moment?

You'll need to catch me around a campfire in the backcountry to get this answer!

What's the longest backpacking trip you've ever taken? (in mileage and/or days)

One summer I hiked 840 miles on the Appalachian Trail.

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  • Andy, I have a friendd who wants to join but is having difficulty signing up. She has an IMAC. Any special instructions for that? Is the photo a mandatory field? Nay suggestions?

    Apr 20, 2012 2:09 PM
  • My name is Giovannina Penze and I am a freelance writer. I am currently working on a story about the 5 common mistakes that hikers make on their first challenging hike. I am looking for both good and bad hiking experience stories! I would love to hear back from you. Please pass this on to any fellow hikers you know as well.

    I am hoping to do most of my interviews this weekend. So please contact me if you are interested.
    My cell phone is [masked]

    Thank you!

    Apr 05, 2012 11:23 AM
  • Andy,
    I couldn't figure out how to upload photos on to the website, but I did put some on the FaceBook page! What a great evening hike!
    Teresa & John Nichols

    Feb 27, 2012 9:40 PM
  • Andy, would you recommend a book to purchase regarding hiking the Buckeye Trail. I've decided I want to hike the entire trail and since you have I thought you could recommend a good book to start with. I understand you have a journal as well. I am attending your Meetup on Feb. 3 for thru hiking the BT. Looking forward to meeting you.

    Jan 17, 2012 10:26 AM
  • Andy, Would you be able to post Wednesday's Thru Hiking The Buckeye Trail presentation on DaytonHikers.org website? Looking forward to hearing about your adventures. Have a great weekend, Nan

    Jan 06, 2012 12:27 PM
  • Great photo Andy! You have my vote. Good Luck!! Let us know when you win. :)

    Nov 15, 2011 8:26 AM
  • Welcome Andy, if you have not checked out our Community of Practice (CoP) https://www.knowledgenow.net/community... I encourage you to join it as well at It's a virtual community that contains an abundence of web development resources and tools to share the knowledge of the group, as well as networking tools. The slides from past presentations are also available in the CoP.

    Hope to see you at the Nov 2th Meeting.

    Oct 26, 2011 10:18 PM
  • Hi Andy:
    Just wanted to drop you a note to say hello. I work part-time at Eddie Bauer and Sarah Shay gave me your name. Looking forward to getting out with the group soon! Take care.
    Kevin

    Oct 25, 2011 1:13 PM
  • Hey Andy,
    Thought I'd send you a note and let you know I am availible to help set up our both for Dayton Hikers on Fri. I am working the both at 6pm-7pm but I'm availible earlier if need.

    Thanks
    John Nichols

    Sep 28, 2011 5:14 PM
  • Andy , while we would love to help at 63 with some damnable health issues we can't do a cleanup BUT as we live on Goose Creek Rd , close to the trail , we CAN provide lunch 4 the crew and if u ck us out on Couch Surfing.com we have a compound and a CS room waiting for overnight visitors....fire ring , grill , tent space....use us any time 1 [masked] 23129 Goose Creek Rd...Peace/Namaste Libby and Ron

    Jul 24, 2011 1:46 PM
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