Yeah, I know.  When we used to backpack then, it was always a crapshoot as far as the weather goes.  Might be in the 50s, could be in the 20s.  Probably not the best weekend to plan a trip.

I used to backpack on this weekend (MLK holiday in mid-January).  Would like to do a bikepacking trip in Arkansas using Syllamo.  Let me know if anyone would be interested.  Will be putting together details soon. 

Hello, my name is Tommy.  I'm an old guy (47) but don't wear helmet mirrors.   I've been mountain biking for about 5 years, used to do a few races but discovered I just like to ride.  I'm based out of Jackson, MS but like the previous poster, long to get up to the mountains.  This site has inspired me to start planning my first bikepacking trip. 

I'm very interested in hearing about your trip combining the two trails.  I used to backpack but would like to try bikepacking.  Live in MS so this is probably the closest place for me to do something like this.