Monthly Archives: June 2011

R.I.C.E.

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Mel

Rest, ice, compress, elevate. That’s what I’ve got to do for a day or so. On a particularly rocky stretch of trail today, my right foot got caught between two rocks while I was on a downhill step with my … Continue reading →

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New Shoes Blues and other stories

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Mel

First off, I forgot to inform y’all that I posted a bunch of new photos under the “Click’s Gallery” page when we were in Harper’s Ferry on Wednesday. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to caption them all and I’m afraid … Continue reading →

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We should ALL be so nice!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mike

Yesterday Melissa and I were hiking toward Harpers Ferry, WV, planning to camp at a site about 4 miles out of town so we could get into town early and get out “town business” done with plenty of time (eating, … Continue reading →

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Sunday, 5/29/11 – A (Trail) Magical Day

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mike

“Trail Magic” can be described as anything good and unexpected that occurs to you along the Appalachian Trail hike.  It can be something small like someone giving you a few inches of duct tape to repair your rainsuit, or giving … Continue reading →

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