Monthly Archives: January 2011

A walk in the park

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Mike

It seems I’m doing a lot of preparation, but when folks ask me what I’m doing to train for this hike, I realize my preparations lately have centered on getting the right gear ready, planning the itinerary and prepping food. … 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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Urban Hike #3

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Mel

Another weekend, another trail preparation walk….a 9.8 mile walk with a 30 pound backpack that is!  Hey, it is Brooklyn after all — go big or go home, right? The fact that it is now just 6 weeks until trail-time … Continue reading →

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Motivations and Fears

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Mike

I volunteer teaching Basic Math at Literacy Volunteers in Rochester, NY.  Today, just before class started, I mentioned my upcoming hike to a couple of students.  Their reactions were not unusual, I think: Marvis:  “Why are you doing that? Why do … 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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Urban Hike #2

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Mel

Yesterday was cold.  Like, 19 degrees cold with a bit of wind and the ground covered in 6 inches of snow.  An ideal winter day to curl up on the couch with a good book and some hot tea.  Or, … Continue reading →

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Urban Hike #1

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Mel

So on Saturday I came to the harsh realization that it was a mere 8 weeks to the day from our planned Appalachian Trail departure.  Though I had the best intentions to ease myself into the physical rigors of this … Continue reading →

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Preparations

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Mike

This is our first post.    As often as possible, we want to have some text along with a couple of photos.  We’ll plan on updating whenever we have the opportunity during the hike. We’ve got a draft itinerary (when/where … Continue reading →

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