During the summers when I was 15 & 16, I went hiking, rock-climbing, & white water rafting on the Appalachian Trail along the North Carolina/Tennessee border. That experience lit a tiny spark and the dream was born - I would hike the entire trail.
I am setting out in late March on Springer Mountain in Georgia and will hike 2,175 miles to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. I will carry a pack on my back with everything I need to survive, and aim to keep my pack weight under 25 lbs. I will wake with the sun, walk all day, and set up camp again when I'm tired.
Incredible challenges await me, but as I strive to do in all aspects of my life, I will seek to find the joy & beauty (and hopefully some humor) in the situation.
Happy trails!
Good Luck!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing adventure! Good luck! Have you seen "Made in Iceland"? A gal hikes alone across Iceland over a period of 25 days. http://vimeo.com/31158028
ReplyDeletethanks!! haven't seen that film but will check it out! xo
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