Category Archives: Gear and Clothing

May 19th – Buena Vista, VA

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Mike

(Before anything else, I’ll let you know that my “Wildflowers” gallery has been updated with 20 additional shots – computer time and town time are so valuable, I can’t look any of them up right now.  I’d rather spend the … Continue reading →

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The Final Push (to the START, that is)!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Mike

The final push (to the start, this is) is underway.  Yesterday, we visited Bags Unlimited to purchase some boxes into which we’ll pack the resupply items (food, etc.) that we’ll have sent to us at various towns along the hike.  … Continue reading →

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19 days to go!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Mike

There are just 19 days before we hit the trail.  For me, that means just 17 days until I leave town to head for Georgia.  Our friend Tim, who’ll be hiking the first two weeks with us, has just 16 … Continue reading →

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Hydration Pack

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Mike

My buddy Tim (from Vermont; the guy who’ll be hiking the first 2 weeks with us) asked me what I was doing for water bottles.  He suggested using a hydration pack (one popular brand is Camelback).  I have one, but … Continue reading →

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C’mon feet … don’t fail me now!

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Mike

A few people have asked me what I’ll be wearing on my feet.  In my months of reading and planning leading up to this hike, I’ve been trudging around in a few different pairs I already have.  Recommendations I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Suburban Hike #1

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Mike

(Let me start by noting that despite my title, this is not the first bit of physical training I’ve done in preparation for the AT.  I just had to use this title after Mel’s last post.) It’s cold outside, and … Continue reading →

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