
Charles Edwards
Recently retired 63 year old husband, father of two and grandfather of 1. A 40 year career in adult and juvenile corrections now behind me, I look forward to a bucket list adventure of a thru hike of the AT. Now with the time, health and resources I can actually attempt this adventure. Please, keep me in your prayers!!!
Posts
OFF TRAIL (for now)
OK, I promise I will get some tech help and get some pics out there for my next post but I still can't figure out on my own how to post my pics here.
Back to Full Pack
We've had 4 days of slack-paking thru Giles County thanks to Ginny & Greg my Sister and Brother-in-law. Slack-packing is hiking without a
Catching up!!!!
Sorry folks, last time I posted we had just left Partnership Shelter outside Marion. Been busy every since. I love this hike even with the pain in
Out of Marion/Back to Trail
Got a break out of motel in Marion when Chris and Dave McKay out of Oh spotted me in lobby getting ready to call a cab to get us to art 16 to hitch
5 days in from Damascus
Ok, so first post since starting this grand adventure at Damascus, VA. Had a great send off. My wife, Nancy, and I drove from Waynesboro, VA to
WHY THE A.T. & WHERE TO START?
Why the AT? I've been asked so many times why do you want to do the AT? "What makes you want to take on this difficult adventure?" "You've worked
Squish’s AT 2016 Thru Hike Equipment List
Head Scratchin' I've been putting my equipment together for three years. This is one of the most daunting tasks associated with getting ready to
Just Retired and Getting Ready
OK first post, which means it will be full of mistakes and lack the pizzazz of many of my younger counterparts. Nonetheless, I need to get a post out