George

I have just turned 60 and am attempting to retire a little early. My youngest son, Ian, is 22 and will finish college this coming spring. He and I are going to thru-hike the AT southbound in 2015 leaving May 23rd. This has been something that has interested Ian since high school. I have realized that it's not going to get any easier as time passes and this looks like an ideal time to start an adventure. Ian has agreed to help me with the blog, so this will be our story - from preparation to (hopefully) standing on Springer Mountain sometime in November next year.

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Trail Statistics – My Hike by the Numbers

Trail Statistics – My Hike by the Numbers

OK. Now that I’ve been off the trail for a while, my inner geek is beginning to surface. Actually, I wore a Fitbit Surge for the entire trip, so I

Jan 18, 2016 : George
Things I’ve Learned From The AT

Things I’ve Learned From The AT

Semi-Profound/Insignificant Thoughts from "Dos Equis" I’ve been home for a couple of weeks now, getting ready for the Christmas holidays and slowly

Dec 21, 2015 : George
And In The End…..

And In The End…..

We made it!  We walked 2189 miles and now its over.Georgia was beautiful, but also rainy, wet and cold.  We got to the NC/GA border on November

Dec 6, 2015 : George
The Nantahala Mountains and the Story of Whitey Bulger (the dog)

The Nantahala Mountains and the Story of Whitey Bulger (the dog)

We spent 6 days walking through the rest of North Carolina. It was a pretty interesting stretch and we passed some pretty famous places. The

Dec 1, 2015 : George
Life Since Virginia

Life Since Virginia

I realized my last post was all philosophical and I didn't provide any updates on what we've been up to since Damascus. I have good WiFi here, so

Nov 24, 2015 : George
It’s the Journey, Not the Destination

It’s the Journey, Not the Destination

It's the Journey, not the Destination. That is what we have been telling ourselves for the past 1,900 miles. You don't hike the AT because

Nov 16, 2015 : George
Damascus – Finishing Virginia

Damascus – Finishing Virginia

We've made it to Damascus. We entered Virginia on September 22nd, and will be in Tennessee tomorrow, November 2nd. We've covered 554 miles, a quarter

Nov 1, 2015 : George
Still in Virginia

Still in Virginia

This morning we are camping behind Tren's Grocery somewhere near Bland, Virginia. It's just before dawn and it's cold out, so I prefer writing in my

Oct 23, 2015 : George
Halfway Through Virginia

Halfway Through Virginia

We are relaxing in Daleville today. We've travelled 134 miles along the Blue Ridge and have had decent weather the whole way. Daleville is around the

Oct 14, 2015 : George
Shenandoah National Park – and Hurricane Joaquin

Shenandoah National Park – and Hurricane Joaquin

We are now relaxing at Adam Stanley's hostel in Waynesboro. We have spent the last five days hiking through the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). If it

Oct 2, 2015 : George