on 4-4-14 my 23 year old son and I will be starting a NOBO hike from Amicolola, taking the approach trail with two intrepid friends who will leave us after 2 days , go home and we , God willing, will start the walk to Maine. So look for us out there, not too many mother-son duos and please have some chocolate for us, it is a long, long walk and we will need sustenance ) BE safe everybody!