Appalachian Trail 2024!

I have been given the green light to attempt the Appalachian Trail starting in March of 2024!  As a middle aged hiker, my ability to crush 2,000+ miles in a single season is waning.  Still, if I hiked the PCT five years ago, there is no reason why I cannot finish the AT.

The big difference between hiking the PCT and the AT is that I know that I can do it.  When I was preparing for the PCT, I wasn't sure I could do it.  I knew I wanted to do it, but that doesn't mean I was physically able to do it.  Now, I know I can finish the AT in one season, assuming I don't hurt myself or something more important doesn't take me off trail.

I have some work to do, but not as much as I did for the PCT in 2018.  I have most of my kit already, although some of the pieces do need to be replaced.  Physically, I'm stronger than I was back in '18, as I weightlift three times a week and do a long hike once a week.  The AT is much less stressful.  There is no wondering if I was going to get a permit, for example.

So, follow along as I prepare for this amazing adventure!