Updates

A few more pics and two links with info. More pics when I can get on a computer.

Longhorn on the AT

Another of Longhorn

Overmountain Shelter (the red barn)

More here and here

Some Bobby just sent me:

Gear Update

Original gear list is here.

Ditched the two-man tent and bought MSR Hubba in Hot Springs.

Original boot post is here.

Asolo boots did well for 200 miles, then began leaking. Bought a pair of Oboz in Hot Springs.

Sierra Trading Post refunded full price for the boots.

Big Bald Mountain

After a long day of climbing:

More here

Dirt roads was made...

...fer campin':

From Big Firescald Knob:

Both pics by Longhorn

Longhorn on the AT

Smoky Mountains

Up on a ridge on the North Carolina - Tennessee border:

North Carolina

Tennessee

One of the many "obstacles" encountered recently:

More Ice & Snow Pics

The White Tunnel

More here

One State Down, Thirteen to Go

Bobby took these earlier this week on our hike from Tray to Winding Stair:

Woody Gap

Icy trail coming out of Woody Gap Tuesday morning:

More here

Too Late for Me

I semi-trained for the AT thru-hike.  Went on four-mile hikes and hit the elliptical for one-hour stints.  Guess I should have gotten this advice before all that:

Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Situational Training

And if you need one final bit of demotivation regarding exercise, keep in mind that most healthy people aren’t any fun.  All they want to talk about is their Vegan Fitbit and their Broccoli Kale P90X smoothies and how many burpees they can do.  I don’t even know what a burpee is.  Until recently, I thought it had to do with vegetable seeds, but it’s apparently some sort of exercise.  Let those people get on out ahead of you.  Hike with my people.  Your people.  The alarmingly out of shape, mentally strong people.  We’ll see you out there!  Unless you start a day ahead of us, in which case we will never, ever, ever catch up to you.  So have a great hike!

If the weekend forecast is to be believed...

...we'll be hiking in temps that'll be in the 40's and 50's.

(via Appalachian Trail Conservancy)

Really looking forward to getting on the trail.  Just taking care of a few last-minute items before setting out for Georgia.