In the final stages of trip planning and packing, I have a tendency to enter what I call the “kitchen sink” phase. While I have no proof, I suspect others run into the same challenge. At this phase your pack is packed, the weight dialed in on your spreadsheet, key decisions made about what…
Category: AllDownhillFromHere
Your questions answered – Holy crap, just 1 week to go!
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…
Tune-Up Hike #2
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…
Flashback – AT99 – April 28
Thank you Thomas Smith, even though you were ‘colored’, you fought for our country. Managed to escape Pearisburg – or forced myself to leave. Terrible weather + great church hostel w/ woodstove. Pearisburg is an interesting place – this picture is from downtown. Only 7.3 today, at Rice Shelter. Not To Worry…
Flashback – AT99 – Apr 24
Jenny Knob Shelter, N of Bland, VA. 17.3 today. Here with Dodger, who isn’t annoying at the moment. Had a long, dusty day, but it wasn’t too bad – mostly flat. VA is nice. Feet are bugging me, so I called in a Campmor order including some new Superfeet. Also a smaller fuel bottle,…