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Dec 26/08

Time: 11am

Temp: -15C/5F Wind: 12 kph, gusting

Distance: 3 miles

Terrain: Street, mild inclines.

Worn:

Ready Pack (35lbs)
Poly. hat w/ear flaps
Columbia winter jacket
Cotton tee shirt
Poly. "micro-fleece" liner gloves
Snow pants
Jockey undershorts
Cotton tube socks
Snow boots

Notes:

I worked up quite a ...

Brand new to this website so I thought I would post a blog...

Ever since I was a HS Senior in 1974, I have wanted to hike the entire Applachian Trail. Trouble is, I should have done it between HS and college, because I can see no way now to put my job, family, and life in general on hold for 4-5 months. Maybe when my kids are in college in 12 years; let's see, I will only be 64 then. Maybe my wife would like a 5-month break from me by then (LOL, at least a little bit).
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Hmm.. I'll see..

Dunno if I want to drill holes in a perfectly good pot.. LOL

I've whittled my pack down a bit..

I WAS going to get rid of the extra tarp..

But I thought, it weighs next to nothing, and takes up almost that in space.. Might as well hang onto it..

Was also thinking about ditching the Coughlan's emergency stove..

But it'd be nice to have inside a tent for some heat in the pouring rain..
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Dec 15/08

Time: 10am

Temp: -22 C Wind: 7 kph

Distance: 3 miles

Terrain: Street

Worn:

Ready Pack (35lbs)
Poly. hat w/ear flaps
Columbia jacket
Tee shirt
Poly. "micro-fleece" gloves
Jeans
Cotton tube socks
Old Merrel all-terrain sneakers

Notes:

Pack felt good, though I could have gotten it on my hips better, I think ...

jacket, poly. pants and shirt, scarf, boots, snow pants, wool socks, poly. hat w/earmuffs


Lowe Alpine TFX Horizon 65 pack 35lbs, full

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Shelter

1 50' nylon rope
1 100' ball of twine
1 10m. heavy wire
4 bungee cords
2 14x14 tarps
1 Woods Lite Loft sleeping bag (rated +5C/41F)
3 emergency blankets

Clothes

2 toques
1 balaclava ...