All Journal Entries

Three years from today. My wife and kids will drive the seven miles from our home.To the Appalachian approch Trail.
Where I will start the trip of a life time.

Yes I said three years After three good starts that ended with me at home and off the trail it's time to do it right.

Flying from Seattle to Atlanta. Any advice on how to pack the pack? I was thinking of putting backpack inside old duffel bag with padding closed with small lock?.

Tags: air travel check bag

Categories

Uncategorized

If all had gone according to the original plan, I'd be enjoying a great dinner at Amicalola State Park and Lodge right now and later on probably fussing with my gear one last time, anticipating an early start in the morning, up the Approach Trail.

As it stands, I'm in my favorite chair by the fireplace, petting the dog, poking around on the 'Net, and congratulating myself on how well that bratwurst did on the grill, especially with the onions and tomatoes sizzling next to them.
...

Hey everyone. The AT is such an amazing trail. For the journey that you take within, but also for all the external beauty. A lot of that beauty comes in the form of meeting really wonderful people. Trail angels. They come in all different appearances. Sometimes they feed for free, or they pick you up on the side of the road, sometimes a hostel owner, or a waitress. Trail angels are people that are good to hikers. I know a lot of trail angels. If you are planning to hike the AT, or already ...

take a vacation. That much I've learned over the years. Even the simplest and tried-and-true road trips (like my runs between NC and TX) always present a few last minute hurdles that test one's patience and ability to roll with the punches.

But, here I sit with only 2 days before I leave and I still have trail maps, guide books, and so on spread out before me as I put the finishing touches on my plans. I've never seen my plan and the resulting spreadsheet of daily mileage and resupply ...