Days 1 – 8: Amicalola Water Falls – Nantahala Outdoor Center

What an overwhelming trip this is so far! Mostly I think doing such a long distance hike is about learning: from others and just from trying. And

The last night before the trail I'll probably dream of the Quality Inn's carpet that burned right into my eyes. I made it to Atlanta! Feels kind of

Prelude To The Trail

   Springer Mountain minus 8 days: on Times Square, Manhattan with my daughter and her best

Countdown

I start getting excited. Only 27 days left until my start on the AT. Today I tested the water filter, and it put a smile on my face. It worked, and I