Category Archives: Appalachian Trail

Day 2 – Below Rainbow Ledges

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ryley

Our first full day on the trail started with a big rain storm overnight that bounced drops off the ground a foot up the mesh of our tent and got us a bit wet and sandy. Fortunately the day dawned sunny … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Mt Katadhin

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ryley

We finally got to the start of the trail!  Another early day but we finally arrived in Baxter State Park by 8am and started up Mt Katadhin.   Because the start was up top we were able to leave our packs … Continue reading →

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3….2….1….. ?

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Ryley

Time has ticked down, massive TODO lists are mostly checked off. Time to hit the road! We leave today via ferry, then a red-eye flight to NYC, change airports and then off to Bangor, Maine tomorrow morning. We have a … Continue reading →

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Concerns before we leave

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Ryley

We’ve been kicking around the idea of hiking the Appalachian Trail since the fall. Megan got a job that ends in May, and and it seemed awfully convenient to leave as soon as she was done with that, so we … Continue reading →

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AT Gear Lists

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ryley

Here’s what we are carrying on our AT thru-hike, excluding food, water, and stove fuel, but including some winter gear we plan to carry only at the very start and end of the trip. You can get the excruciating details … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Intro

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Ryley

It’s time for another long trail! I’m aiming to finish my Triple Crown of American long distance hikes with the Appalachian Trail (AT). I’ve already finished the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 and the Continental Divide Trail in 2011, so … Continue reading →

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