Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2185.9 mile long footpath stretching from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Every Spring, hikers from all over head to Georgia and start walking north, attempting to hike the whole trail in one season. This is called a thru-hike. Only about 25% make it all of the way.

This blog follows our progress as we hike north.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Beginning

We left home Sunday and spent the night at a friend's home in Tennessee.  From there it was a three hour drive to Amicalola Falls State Park on Monday.  I was nervous the whole way. We arrived, checked in, and started the trail by 1 PM. We were #502 and 503. Wander's pack was 28 lbs.  Mine was 32 lbs.
As I type this we are camped by Black Gap shelter, 7.3 miles in.  It is pouring rain and we are stuck in our hammocks.  Thunder, hail, rain, and wind have been today's theme.

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1 comment:

  1. WildtroutMarch 20, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    It sure has been crazy weather all over the trail. I delayed by Southbound start a month because of the record snowfall in Maine. I look forward to crossing white blazes with some super heroes in a few months :) <><

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