Mile 1412 Appalachian Trail

Mile 1412

We are finally back on the on the AT after 3 weeks off in order to work in Virginia Beach on a contract job with our defense contractor. Getting back was tough, our feet were not use to the walking, but we are rolling now. Made up great time. We are in NY , terrain is starting to gain altitude , we have been jaded by Virginia and Pennsylvania not having any serious mountains. Our beards are gone, I'm probably going to keep a close shave from now on, it just feels better lol.
I will get back soon

- Nomad


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Pennsylvania AT

 

Morning Fog & Trail Angels Below...

                                                       3 Mile Swamp Through New Jersey

                                                          New York & Yours Truly....

Pictures on the AT June 2012

                                                                          Aqua Blazing

                                                 Coda rolled in Cow DuDu, time for a bath.

                                                      Nomad and Leif

                                                         Coda tethered to a life vest.

                                                          Soaking up the love.

                                                                Leif and our friend Albe.

Nomad

Mile 466

Mile 466

We have been at trail days since Wed. It's definitely time to leave though the break was nice and much needed. We found ourselves searching for more than absolute boredom, mostly because without the fact we wanted to see what the trail days hoopla was about; we probably would have never visited the town of Damascus lol. We have decided to just take in the experience for what it is and not to be compared to the time we would have with family and friends. long story short we are bored out of our minds and ready to start hiking again. We managed to send home 18 more lbs of pack weight haha. I bought a whole new and lighter pack and now Leif and I our right at about 30 lbs in our packs with full chow supply and 3 liters of water to start the day. Amazing considering we hiked through Georgia with 50 lb packs!!!

-Nomad

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First Day of Appalachian Trail Report

Rain -Rain-Rain; Rain -Pain- PAin, our first plus 10 day at 11 miles, showed up at low Gap shelter feeling good, only to see it full, with but the exception of a few are miserable souls. Eat chow, dry off, blue mountain shelter is another 7.3 wtf!!! Drive on in to the fog and rain.
- Chris, trail name ( Nomad )