James Shepherd

My name is James. Along with my wife, Rebekah, we hope to spend 2017 rendering the word 'aspiring' no longer necessary when describing us as thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail.

Posts

Bye bye Georgia

Bye bye Georgia

New Beginnings Leaving the hostel we catch the second shuttle out that morning. It only has to take us the 1/2 mile to the trail where we left off

Apr 25, 2017 : James Shepherd
Don’t Jinx This

Don’t Jinx This

My First Hostel Our second zero day was going to see me staying in my first hostel.  I am pretty sure that Becky had stayed in a hostel before while

Apr 23, 2017 : James Shepherd
Enjoying The Finer Points

Enjoying The Finer Points

Easter Sunday After the crazy party the night before of salad, tea, laundry, and spades the morning alarm comes way to early.  Actually, there was

Apr 21, 2017 : James Shepherd
Finding Our Rhythm

Finding Our Rhythm

Just Another Day This morning a young meteorologist claims it is supposed to start raining at noon and continue nonstop for 12 hours.  This camp is

Apr 18, 2017 : James Shepherd
End of 5, 6 & 7

End of 5, 6 & 7

A Slight Glimmer Of Hope Now that Becky has passed me my only desire is to not die on this mountain.  It would give my last boss to much pleasure.

Apr 13, 2017 : James Shepherd
Day 4 & Part Of 5

Day 4 & Part Of 5

Nancy Drew And The Closed Hostel Our initial plan today is no longer valid when we hear the hostel we are heading too is no longer open.  Some

Apr 12, 2017 : James Shepherd
Day 3

Day 3

Tough Day This day is tough.  Three mountain climbs.  I like to rest at the tops while Becky wants to rest in the gaps between.  So it gives us a

Apr 12, 2017 : James Shepherd
Day 2

Day 2

Getting Started This is the day we actually get to the trail head.  I had to get up around 2:30am because the tent pole on my side had fallen down

Apr 12, 2017 : James Shepherd
Day 1 – Or Is It

Day 1 – Or Is It

Getting To Amicalola So after spending a few extra days at my parents house trying to get rid of a cough that both Rebekah and I brought down from

Apr 7, 2017 : James Shepherd
So This Is Really Going To Happen

So This Is Really Going To Happen

Who We Are My name is James.  Nancy Drew is my wife.  That is not her real name but I am going to secretly push for that to become her trail name. 

Mar 31, 2017 : James Shepherd