We write to you today to let you know about an upcoming journey we are planning that is very important to us in our lives. This entry is the first of many that will allow us to share our experiences and adventures with you.
In June of 2012, we will embark on one of the biggest adventures of our life (so far!). We will be Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.
The Appalachian Trail spans nearly 2,200 miles, crosses through 14 states, 2 National Parks, and explores the peaks and valleys of the Appalachian Range.
This trip will take approximately 6 months to complete. We'll carry all of our gear on our backs and live in the fresh air of the wilderness.
There are many reasons why we want to do this (which we could share with you if you ask us), but above all else, we just know that we need to do this. We have been and in the upcoming months will be, in the process of preparing ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally for this trip by gathering gear, endurance and strength training, and learning everything we can about living in the wilderness.
We would so appreciate any and all support from you, our friends and family. During our hike we hope to do the best we can to update this blog regularly to keep you informed on where we're at. There will be many posts before our trip with more information regarding our planning process: What we'll be eating, the gear we'll carry, and how you can support us.
For now, we've started a list of things we will need and are definitely open to any help we could receive :) Here's the List!
If you have any questions about our trip, please talk to us as we're really excited and would love to share.
Feel free to follow this blog and share it with anyone who knows us :)
Peace and Love,
Abbey and Preston
Here are some links with more information about the Appalachian Trail:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy --The Official Organization of the Appalachian Trail
Preston & Abbey,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful site! Thanks for sharing your adventure with me.
Love, MOM
Love it!! Glad the news is out.You guys are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou Are a million times welcome. Live the dream!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to challenge everyone to help Abbey and Preston in whatever way they can!!! It takes no courage to have a dream, but to live the dream is courage in it's pure form.
ReplyDeleteKen
Hi Preston, Hi Abbey,
ReplyDeleteI send you two all the best as you launch into your new adventure! I have a question though. How does one get support you? Be it $ or an item from your wish list? Where should it be mailed??
Can't wait to hear the stories and see pictures!! Be safe, have fun and drink it all in!
Love,
Kelly