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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Virginia – Phase 1

Virginia – Phase 1

We just got to Front Royal for our first resupply in Virginia. We're now 54 miles from Harper's Ferry. Tomorrow we start into Shenandoah National

Sep 25, 2015 : George
Harper’s Ferry

Harper’s Ferry

We've hit a major milestone in reaching Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. While actually past the halfway point mileage wise, it has always been the

Sep 22, 2015 : George
Halfway There (Almost)

Halfway There (Almost)

We've reached Pine Grove Furnace State Park. This is within 6 miles of the exact halfway point in mileage (1093). In the AWOL guide, the halfway

Sep 13, 2015 : George
Keep On Rockin’ Me, PA

Keep On Rockin’ Me, PA

After completing 149 of Pennsylvania's 225 miles, it's time for an update.  First off,  Pennsylvania does seem to have cornered the market

Sep 9, 2015 : George
Pennsylvania and Trail Magic

Pennsylvania and Trail Magic

We've been in PA for six days now. Already, we've experienced more trail magic then the entire trip so far. There are two criteria I am using to

Sep 3, 2015 : George
Not the New Jersey I Knew

Not the New Jersey I Knew

I have been remiss in keeping my blogging updated. We have been in Pennsylvania for four days now, and I haven't written anything about New

Sep 3, 2015 : George
I Am Not a Hobo

I Am Not a Hobo

That was a line from the movie Wild where a reporter is trying to interview Cheryl Strayed along the side of a road for the Hobo Times. She angrily

Sep 3, 2015 : George
New York, New York – We Did It Our Way

New York, New York – We Did It Our Way

We finished up New York and crossed into New Jersey yesterday. Of all the states so far, we've heard some of the strongest opinions - both positive

Aug 26, 2015 : George
Pfft!  What was that?  Connecticut!

Pfft!  What was that?  Connecticut!

With only about 50 miles, Connecticut went by fast. It was a beautiful state with many gentle hills. A lot of up and down, but none of it severe or

Aug 17, 2015 : George
Intermission- The Culture Shock of a Phish Concert

Intermission- The Culture Shock of a Phish Concert

So we've spent the last sixty plus days walking in the woods. Often it's just the two of us. We'd periodically pass other hikers and sometimes see

Aug 17, 2015 : George