11.6 miles March 5, 2018 Stover creek shelter (mile 2.8) to Devil's kitchen campground (mile 14.4) My first proper day on the trail. I didn't sleep well but, but somehow I still managed to sleep in. I shared the shelter that night with K2 and Doo. Both excellent people. K2 (Ken) had thru-hiked the A.T … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 2 (the one with the gunfire)
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AT 2018: Day 1 (the one were I start)
Springer Mountain to Stover Creek - 2.8 miles March 4, 2018 My pack, with food and water weighs just a little over 12.25 kg or 27 pounds in freedom units and I gotta admit, I'm a little disappointed. I thought I could get it much lighter. The pack feels uncomfortably heavy when I first put … Continue reading AT 2018: Day 1 (the one were I start)
The Appalachian Trail – 8 days to go
This time next week I will be in the air and on my way to Atlanta and the start of my Appalachian Trail trek. I am looking to start walking on March 4. Crazy. I have gotten many questions about the trail so for my first blog post I thought I’d collate them all together as … Continue reading The Appalachian Trail – 8 days to go
The Journey Begins
Not long now until my Appalachian trail adventure begins. 2190 miles 14 states Should be fun * The adorable picture above is from my nephews, Felix and Hugo. Thanks dudes! The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Leeroy on Trek 