The Great AT Expedition

Miles Hiked: 2,022.3

Miles to Hike:

167.8

Day Two on the Trail...Into the Mist

May 13, 2017

Blog 5/13/2017 This morning, we started from Hawk Mountain Shelter and hiked over Sassafras Mountain. The only sound we heard was ‘just us’ after we made it over Justus Mountain. We made it to our destination of Gooch Shelter by noon to spend the night and rest for our first long hike tomorrow. Today, we met a man whose trail name is Sloe Rollin. He is an elderly man who packs simply. He is using two emergency foil safety blankets as a sleeping bag and apparently packed no rain gear
Day One on the Appalachian Trail!

May 12, 2017

Hiking up Mt. Springer - first Mountain on the Appalachian Trail Today, we left the house around 8:00 am and headed to the Amicalola Falls State Park, the head of the Appalachian Trail. Initially, we thought we had to hike the approach trail which adds 8.8 miles; but lucky for us, there is a road that goes within a mile of trail. After saying good by to Aunt Sue and Uncle Kim, Kate and I hit the trail. When we arrived to the shelter we are staying, we met two very nice guys - Chief and
Final Preparations for the Trail

May 11, 2017

Today was Kate and my last relaxing day before we start our backpacking trip. We spent our morning shopping for about 5 days worth of food. We are planning on stopping the 5th day for another food pick up. Taking advice from many friends, Kate purchased some pepper spray for a faster way of seasoning meals! Just kidding but you never know. Uncle Kim and Aunt Sue treated us to some Georgian pulled pork sandwiches from the "Tipsy Pig". We then sorted our food and made sure everything fit into
Leaving on a Jet Plane....

May 10, 2017

This morning Kate and I got up early to put our packs in the car. Fingers crossed we didn't forget anything. Our family, including our friends Katarina and Ethan, went to Kerbey Lane for a good-bye breakfast including tasty pancakes and last minute laughs. It took a long time for Dad to find a parking spot at the airport, but check-in and take-off were smooth. We are excited to see our Aunt Sue and Uncle Kim when we arrive in Georgia! We will be getting the chance to stay with them for a

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