Category Archives: Preparations

Transition : Biking to Hiking the AT

Transition : Biking to Hiking the AT
Given the massive number of tourists and their cars, the shuttle bus is the only way to go. One of the featured spots, Sand Beach, attracts lots of people to its sand beach and 55-degree water (see photo).  In the task department, we took our bikes to a bike shop to be boxed and shipped home. We also mailed our extra gear and clothing home.
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Next Week, I’ll Be Hiking the AT

Next Week, I’ll Be Hiking the AT
Next Saturday, July 22, I’ll resume my AT hike at Hanover, NH. My preparations are nearly complete. I decided to resupply with food boxes mailed to various visitor centers, hostels, and motels along or near the route. Two of the boxes are in the mail with two more to go out this Wednesday. My wife,…
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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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