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Month: November 2018

#3 Relationships

November 26, 2018June 18, 2019 / paonthetrail / 11 Comments

I was still 5 years from my planned retirement. I dared to think about it. What would I do? There were 5 things that came to mind. The trail was one of the items on the list. Four of them could wait, The trail could not! It had fervently become meaningful and necessary. Who knows … Continue reading #3 Relationships

#4 The Adventure

November 20, 2018January 23, 2019 / paonthetrail / 3 Comments

Originally these were just a scribbling of notes and ideas to develop into an essay. Maybe I was just lazy but they mostly  just came out this way. Stepping off into the woods now, no turning back striding steadily toward sunset and sleep Waking up with anticipation of sights and sounds as yet unknown A … Continue reading #4 The Adventure

My 5 Reasons to Hike the Trail

November 20, 2018June 18, 2019 / paonthetrail / Leave a comment

#5 Challenge notes: Uphills and downhills, steep and long In pouring rain and blowing wind, a daily search for water,sleep and calories sweat and dirt,  damp. wet clothes, aching muscles seek the end of day Quickly pitch the tent and filter water prepare and eat the daily special Time for bed and needed rest Then … Continue reading My 5 Reasons to Hike the Trail

End of Last Gear Test

November 9, 2018 / paonthetrail / Leave a comment

Waking up in the early morning darkness I heard Frank in his tent organizing gear. Today would take us 7 or 8 miles to Hot Springs and the end of my planned test hikes. The threat of bad weather passed with the storm, leaving potentially the best hiking conditions I've yet experienced. I lingered comfortably … Continue reading End of Last Gear Test

Last Gear Test

November 7, 2018 / paonthetrail / 2 Comments

Max Patch to Hot Springs Part 2 The rain chased by the wind was gone by morning. Only puffs of clouds remained,  each one traveling fast towards Max Patch. The sun hidden behind a ridge brightened the morning sky with the promise of a better day. For the moment the cold remained so I decided … Continue reading Last Gear Test

Last Gear Test

November 7, 2018 / paonthetrail / 3 Comments

Max Patch to Hot Springs NC.  part 1   First of all I'd like to thank Frank Harrison for partnering with me to do this hike.He has a wealth of experience having completed the AT in 1990. It was enormously beneficial to talk with him about his hike. The thought process and resulting decisions each … Continue reading Last Gear Test

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