2,189.2 thank yous to all of our friends, families, trail friends and family, trail magic givers, trail angels and the trail crews….
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Maine: 1,907.4-2,189.2
On the left: Day One, Springer Mtn, GA, March 26. On the right, Day 172, Mt. Katahdin, ME, September 15. Continue Reading →
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New Hampshire: 1746.5-1907.4
Spoiler alert: we’re writing this from Rangeley, Maine. We wanted to wait until we crossed the state line to make this post….and then cell service disappeared for 60 miles….
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Vermont: 1596.7 – 1746.5
Vermont! Once upon a time, Benton McKay stood atop the Stratton Mtn fire tower and envisioned a long distance footpath through the wilderness. The Long Trail through VT resulted (which M&M completed in 2013). The LT begat the Appalachian Trail, and the trails share 105 miles until the AT hooks a right after Killington and heads into New Hampshire while the LT heads north to Canada.
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NJ, NY, CT and MA: 1293.4-1596.7
Woah: its been a long time. Contrary to popular belief, we *are* still alive and hiking! At the end of our last post; we were about to leave rocky Pennsylvania (July 5th!) focused on Getting Home. Continue Reading →
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Harpers Ferry, WV to Delaware Water Gap, PA: 1023.4-1293.4
As I (clover/su) write this, it is a cool, rainy 4th of July day in Delaware Water Gap, PA. I’m in the tent, Mya asleep beside me, as the raindrops fall. I get to puppy sit and write while M&M/Mike is off doing laundry (& bowling!) with Laces, Forever, Click, Blade, Gelati, CheeseBeard and Pie — no one wanted to go out and get wet today…we all need a break. Continue Reading →
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Waynesboro, VA to Harpers Ferry, WV: 861.7-1023.4
C’mon, sing along with us: “well, we have walked a thousand miles, and we will walk a thousand more….” (& then we’ll only have 189.2 left to get to Katahdin…)
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Troutville, VA to Waynesboro, VA: 739.3-861.7
One of the most profound motifs of this journey has been the kindness of strangers.
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Damascus, VA to Pearisburg, VA: 470.2-634.9
Southwestern Virginia is a beautiful place: it’s been a rather epic 11 days since we left Damascus.
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Hiker hunger!
Once upon a time, Mike was vegan. In a kingdom far, far away, Su ate lots of organic veggies. Sugar was an uncommon occurrence. Portions were considered and sometimes limited. Ingredient lists were consulted to minimize preservative intake.
That was then….
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Erwin, TN to Damascus, VA: 343.9-470.2
Mya actually sitting for a sec…at Beauty Spot Bald, near Erwin, TN
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Hot Springs, NC to Erwin, TN: 274.4-342.9
It’s been almost a week since we left Hot Springs, NC. A bunch of hikers are still there, wooed by the fun to be had in Town.
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Franklin, NC to Hot Springs, NC: 109.8-274.4
As we write this, a beautiful sunny 70 degree day is beginning in Hot Springs, NC.
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Anyone hungry?
Su and I spent the weekend getting our food ready for the first leg of our hike; Amicalola Falls to Neels gap (3-4 days). As well as getting our resupply boxes and all Mya’s resupply food ready to give to mom so she can ship ’em as needed.
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