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Day 2 – the toughest so far
The storm Last night proved me that it was a good idea to stay put and Not go for the next shelter. There was a huge rain storm that lasted about
Day 1, at last !!!
I left home early this morning and made it to Adam's and Elizabeth's in Montgomery Center from where i was being shuttled. They are very nice folks
Last trail training before Long Trail
This morning i was able to complete a 8km hike on Mt Chagnon, QC. (about 25 km north of the Vermont border) The hike is considered moderate. The
Train as You Hike, Hike as You Trained
About six weeks to go and the training goes very well. Now for most people, one could just show up on the trail some morning with a backpack and
Starting Soon!!!
I have a start day, I have a shuttle booked, I am training with 80% of my pack weight. I will be posting again when on the trail, heading SOBO the
Hiking Strategies with Chronic Pain
During the last couple of years, I developed a few strategies that help me when I hike, and for life in general: - If you have to stop all the
Gear
When I was hiking 12 years ago, my empty backpack alone was about four pounds. When full, I could count on carrying about 50 pounds when hiking for a
Summits on the air
I am a licensed amateur radio, and i participate in an activity called Summits on the air (SOTA). That activity consists of accessing a summit and
Prologue
The beginning About 10 years ago, i was diagnosed with spine cervical arthrosis, following a 25 year stint in the Canadian Airforce. That