with just 5 months to prepare for 3-4 days of hiking, i have a lot of time. Of course, that time spans the holidays. So I need to be prepared for encountering lots of delicious food, and still being ready. right now, i am planning on combating it by just walking as frequently as I [...]
its october and our next hike is planned for late March. I am trying to get the counter at left -> to work correctly, but we’ll see how it goes. My biggest concern is being out of shape. I can walk 4-7 miles without too much trouble – on the road. But get me on [...]
I found this on the ATC website. Great read. I remember reading something like this back in 1998 when I first got interested in hiking on the AT. Step By Step.pdf
This little website is run and maintained by Jason and Phil (Leroy). We have been hiking on the Appalachian Trail for the last decade (since 1998). Although schedules and careers have hindered our ability to hike – we plan on hiking the trail in sections and sharing our experiences here. Watch as this website grows!