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Cooshauk Falls by jcbwalsh https://www.flickr.com/photos/36520408@N02/52998961171
Old vs new set up... I know the picture doesn't do justice but the pack on the left is around 40 lbs versus the green osprey which is around 26 lbs.
Pack update? Well I spend some money on a new pack which should be incredibly comfortable and lighter. I went from around 40 lbs pack to my new set up which is under 26 lbs for 4 days of food. That is a substantial difference.
AT update for 5/12
It’s been a while since I did any updating on my AT hiking status and since like 3 people are expecting me to post something substantial I might as well. I started the AT on April 22 did around 30 miles, got some serious knee problem and huge blisters on the backs of my feet was forced off trail for two weeks to recover. Got back to hiking this past Sunday and done like 70 miles in 5 days which is kinda incredible miles for a newbie. Taking my nero day and zero day in Franklin, NC and heading on trail Saturday morning. Let’s see where this adventure takes me…
The Appalachian Trail Endeavor
In a few days I will be attempting to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. What is Appalachian Trail? Well, it’s a hiking trail that follows the Appalachian Mountain range stretching from Georgia to Maine. I will be attempting to hike from start to finish which is 2,200 miles. Take a moment to let that sink in. Walking, hiking, climbing, crawling on my two feet for over two thousands miles. Some of you reading this might be thinking why!? why take all that beating, exhaustion, torture? Because I can and I will. It’s not a simple question to answer. (One way to answer that cliche question is with a cliche answer). To be honest I’m hiking the Appalachian Trail to prove to myself that I am capable of accomplishing it. Living in monotony of life gets boring and so many people like to talk about hiking it, daydream about it, but in reality they’re afraid of taking that first step. I want to be grateful for what I have in life and being able to go into the woods and see the beauty all around you is priceless. Someone once said, “in order to find yourself, you need to get lost first.”
It takes 4-6 months to hike the entire length of the AT and statistically speaking only 25% of people who set out on this journey will reach their final destination. I am officially departing on April 22. I will be posting updates periodically so stay tuned. Now if only my knee would stop bothering me that would be great... :)
My life long dream of section hiking the Appalachians Trail has finally began. My goal of hiking Springer Mt. to Neal Gap in 4-5 days was completely shattered. To my surprise, I managed to hike 32.2 miles in 2.5 days (3.7 mi, 12.5 mi, 15.8 mi, respectably). The journey is physically demanding but mentally uplifting.