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Off Trail (obviously), But Still Moving
Injuries gonna get ya.... For family and friends who don't know already, Max (Pokey) had a medical incident early into our adventure that took us
Things learned on the way to Damascus
First Leg Completed Finished approximately 70 miles from Elk Park NC to Damascus VA. Took seven days of walking, but the thru-hikers we met had 400
Beginning to Walk
First Leg Happy to say our long-a** section hike has begun. Made our way from Massachusetts to Tennessee and caught a shuttle ride to the trailhead
20-Day Countdown
Date is Set - April 12 We have decided to head out on 4/9/22 for our trip south to jump on the trail. It will be trains and buses from MA to TN
Want vs. Need vs. Luxury
Luxury - what's your definition? We've encountered a lot of thru-hikers over the years and many are happy to stop and chat for a bit. Maureen loves
Food, Glorious Food
Hiking is not for connoisseurs of fine dining... One lesson we learned pretty early was that lugging along heavy, fancy eats was a big waste of
The Bed – Equipment Debate Part 3
Do those two ever agree? After 39 years of sleeping next to each other every night, we are used to being in each other's space. But sleeping on a
Hiking in cold weather – a thought
How does an old couple hike in the cold weather? They
Equipment Debate – Part 2
Backpacks In the beginning.... Our first few overnight long hikes were memorable. Max invested in a big old Osprey with tons of nooks and
Equipment – So Many Choices, So Many Opinions….
Big Three - Part I It's fun to plan the retirement walkabout and debate equipment preferences. We're finalizing the Big Three and have plans for a