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Since our retirement several years ago, we have been on the move almost continuously: sailing Live Now, long distance hiking, and taking extensive road trips (therapy hasn't helped). We established this Blog to share our small adventures with family and friends and, as our aging memories falter, remind ourselves of just how much fun we're having. We hope you enjoy it. Your comments and questions are greatly appreciated. Our reports here are mostly true except in those cases where there is no way for others to verify the actual facts.



AT Thru Hike FAQ

How long did it take to walk the entire AT?
5 months, 1/2 day

How many miles a day did you hike?
We averaged 17 miles a day for days hiked. That includes partial days such as when we only hiked a short distance to reach a town.

How much did you pack weigh?
With food and water for 3-5 days, about 30-35 pounds.

Were you ever afraid?
No.

Did you ever think you weren't going to finish?
Although we sometimes got tired of being on the trail, we always felt we would finish.

What was the hardest part of the trail?
The White Mountains.
What was the prettiest part of the trail?
Most of the trail is pretty in it's own way but we liked the White Mountains best, closely followed by Maine, then the Mt. Rogers area.
What was the best part of hiking the AT?
The best part was being with Brad for such a long time, the scenery & wildlife, and, something of a surprise, the wonderful and wonderfully kind people we met.
What was the worst part of hiking the trail?
The physical demands, day after day, got old. The inadequate & boring diet, being hungry all the time.
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