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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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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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