It’s close enough now that I can get weather forecasts for Day 1.   The time has come.  Finishing up a few last minute chores around the house (hello fence, hello gates, hello chicken coop), and dialing in the final things on the pack.   The logistics of packing a pack on an airplane are…

Saturday’s Tune-Up Hike #1 was an 11 mile roadwalk with the RI North South Trail Association – doing the Rt-14 to Vasa Park stretch.   I threw about 25lbs into the pack including water and snacks, and managed just under 3mph while chit-chatting with people along the way.   Not bad, although I don’t think…