So what is it?

So what is it?...

For those of you who have stumbled across this, or are just having a quick browse through curiosity; what is the Appalachian Trail? Well, it's a footpath. In North America. Going from Springer Mountain in Georgia, north to Mount Katahdin in Maine, covering a distance of somewhere between 2000 and 2180 miles depending on which source you read. The 30% of aspirational thru-hikers that complete it take 4-6 months, cross 14 states, take 5 million steps, and I've heard somewhere that they climb the equivalent of 16 Everest's. Ok, enough about the manliness of the feat at hand; its basically going to be a cracking walk through some beautiful environments and (I hope) one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences in my life.

For those of you who're interested I'm going to keep this page updated as I plan, prepare, and eventually hike the trail. Enjoy, and thanks for reading!

Saturday 14 September 2013

Inspirational stuff

This year Chris Gallaway has been NOBO thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, recording the whole thing in film and photos to make one awesome series of short documentaries. Congratulations to him for summiting Katahdin on the 3rd September! His journey has been particularly challenging. Not only has it taken him longer than average; given the extra equipment he was carrying and recording he did along the way, and the harsh weather experienced with the early start; he has dealt with a personal tradgedy yet still managed to accomplish what 70% of aspiring hikers do not.

His story, 'The Long Start To The Journey' can be found via Osprey Packs website. Its inspiring stuff, definitely worth a look!

http://thelongstarttothejourney.com
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