12 November 2018 Monday
This is one step closer to through hiking the AT. I learned a lot about gear, backpacking and my personal strengths and weaknesses. Things to change moving forward.
Test new gear on a short weekend trip or backyard. Most of my new gear worked well, some did not. I have some changes to existing gear and some new gear to get or make.
Hiking in the cold rain requires diligence to avoid hypothermia.
Don't start with big miles. Start shorter (6-8 miles) and work up to longer days (15+ miles). It takes my body 5 days to get used to the rigors of backpacking with a 42 pound pack.
It's about the journey, not the destination.
It's not a race.
There is no time table.
It's not a competition.
Have fun 😃
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