2016 Hike
Hello All!
I know Maris has announced that I’m back on the trail. Thought I would tell you why, then point out some differences between the hikes.
I’ve seen this along the trail, and thought I’d share it.
First off, working for the Bernie Sanders Campaign delayed my start, and some health ailments furthered that delay. I’m feeling better now, and I think this year’s hike is helping me prove that to myself.
Virginia is tough, but not as challenging as last year’s trail. Good thing, too, as six months of campaign food added the 40 pounds that I had lost on the 2015 hike.
I’ve met a surprising number of Southbound through hikers, and they’re cranking out 20 miles a day. I learned from last year’s experience and started out more slowly. I’m now up to 14 miles a day — from the 6 to 8 miles I started with.
One of many views of the Shenandoah Valley.
Hope you enjoy the pictures. Thanks to Viking and Pop Tart for the food, and to you all for following my adventures.
Time
There were people rappelling there too.
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