Blogging my journey and adventures as I prepare for and attempt to thru-hike three of the most challenging long-distance hikes in the contiguous United States.
An introduction to the gear in my pack and worn for my 100 Mile Shake-Down Hike on the North Country Trail can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/GIILXKZTIN8
“I (am) ready to hike. … I (want) to see what (is) out there. All over America … people (will) be dragging themselves to work, stuck in traffic jams, wreath(ing) in exhaust smoke. I (will be) going for a walk in the woods. I (am so) ready for this.”
― Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods
Photo: Neil Weaver @neilweaverphotography
What: My first 100+ Miles and Shake-Dow Hike.
When: June 30 – July 7, 2018
Where: North Country Trail, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the Porcupine Mountains
You can see a map of my route and follow me as I make my way along the trail via my inReach Explorer+ Communicator at this link: https://share.garmin.com/rambleafoot
I will try to post updates to my blog and social media (if/when I have service) …