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A Steep Hike Ahead of Me

A Steep Hike Ahead of Me
Three weeks from today, I expect to camp at the Hawk Mountain Shelter at mile 7.8 on the Appalachian Trail, day 1 of my AT through-hike. To get to that point, I’ve been steadily checking off tasks on my spreadsheet.  See my Appalachian Trail Gear List. The AT is reputed to be more challenging than…
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My Appalachian Trail Gear List

My Appalachian Trail Gear List
Here is my Appalachian Trail Gear List! Last fall, I started thinking seriously about hiking the Appalachian Trail. I was ready to continue my long-distance hiking cycling adventures. One major consideration was my wife, Betsy’s, feelings about my being gone for 4.5 months. I was grateful that she gave me the go-ahead to attempt a…
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