This blog is to tell a story of Two Kings (Travis and Jonathan) who set out to Abide the AT (Appalachian Trail) in the year of His Dudeness, 2013. We hope to bring you exciting stories of mischief, natural beauty, and all around kick-assness from our mighty steeds. Friendship is rare, man, and I hope ya'll enjoy a bit of our crazy friendship through our written words. If you don't, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion man.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Bad News
Look forward to me posting another blog sometime in the middle of this week after I go out to finish Maryland on the AT. I have 12.5 miles to hike on Monday and around 11.4 on Tuesday. Should be interesting!
Cheers!
Two Kings
Friday, March 29, 2013
Test Hike
Today was a test hike day for one of the kings. Conditions were cold and overcast, but a good day for a hike. With twenty two pounds on my back, I did around six miles in Sleepy Creek. I would have done more, but halfway in, I felt a couple of hot spots on my feet, so I rested on a rock (see the picture of my pack on the rock) and booked it back to my truck. No blisters, but as I am doing a two day hike on Monday, I wanted to be careful. I was on the north side of the lake on the Tuscarora Trail. It was extremely muddy, the trailhead was a road with jeep rivots, and it wasn't well marked at first, but as time went on, the trail turned into a nice little path. Ended the hike with a pipe full of Almost Heaven!
Look for a new blog post early next week!!!
Two Kings
Monday, March 11, 2013
Starting Date!!!
The date seems far away, but it is right around the corner. We were planning on a test hike this week, but that feel through. We will keep you posted on when we are leaving and our progress on the test hike.
As for finishing dates, Travis and I have discussed finishing with the Warrior Hike Program "Walk Off The War" hikers, which is sometime around the 19th of September I believe. I have a wedding in Maine on the 14th of September, so I am going to try to finish before then. At least for me, that gives me 138 days to hike the trail. Without "zero days" (days where we will be in town and don't hike any miles), that is an average of 16 miles a day, so realistically, 18 miles a day should be my average goal to finish in time.
Getting excited now that we have an actual date! If anyone wants to go on a hike with us (it is still cold, but we are up for it!) let us know!
Peace,
Two Kings
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Pre-Test Hike Gear List!
Below are the Pre-Test Hike gear list for both myself and Travis. We will see what we need to buy or get rid of in a couple of weeks when we hike along the C & O Canal.
Travis's Gear List
Big 3:
Pack- Kelty redwing 44 liter
Shelter- hennysee expedition hammock
Sleep- north face cats meow 20degree
Clothing:
2 Columbia polyester shirts
2 pair army pt shorts
2 pair smart wool phd socks
1 omni dry pants
1 Columbia rain/shell jacket
Merrel Moab waterproof hiking shoes
Misc:
Leki trekking poles
Boonie hat
Leatherman
Essential first aid and repair items
Nalgene x2
1.5 liter waterskin
Head lamp
Jonathan's Gear List: