@AT2017_Katahdin
What the HAIL????
I've been delayed! It's nothing to do with not being ready for my AT Thru Hike, but LIFE Happens! I was ready to take off for Georgia on Sunday, but...
Last Minute Things To Do
I have a list of things to do before I head to Georgia in about two weeks -- March 21st is my start date. The list isn't long nor difficult,...
The GOOD(news), the SORE(bod) & the GNARLY(details) of THRU-HIKE TRAINING
Ever since we, my daughter Alexa and I, decided to SOBO thru-hike beginning in June, strength training has been THE hot topic: charts, schedules, fully loaded hikes, gym workouts, me...
Just like an Old Pair of Boots – Worn Out
There are days I feel like an old worn out pair of boots. I know they still have some life in the them, but are they past their usefulness? The...
Ozark Trail (OT) – Last Minute Hiking Trip
I've been talking about doing some hiking BEFORE the AT Thru Hike because I've a virgin hiker (never done an overnight hiking trip where you are backcountry camping). It's been...
Back to the grind
After a few weeks off from the AT Preparations, I'm back at it. In case you didn't know, I had two surgeries (both elbows) over the past 12 weeks. This...
TEST TEST TEST…This is a TEST
TEST, TEST, TEST...this is a test of the Appalachian Trail Thru Hike equipment and gear! One of the key aspects of getting ready for a Thru Hike is TESTING your...
National Geographic’s AT Film — A MUST See
If you haven't already watched this little video, you are missing out! I happened to stumble across the
Doctor Appointment…NEW Info
I'm crushed. After an initial call from the Doctor, I wasn't supposed to have surgery...now I have a few surgeries planned over the next few months. To make a long...
Resupply…it feeds your hike
Resuppy...it's what will keep you in the game on your AT Thru Hike. So...I'm reading the AT Thru Hiker's Companion "Wandering the Wild" who made a plan with 2 tenets...1)...
