Appalachian Trail Experience 2006: Just Gene

My AT adventure began on 4/4/06 at Springer Mtn was completed on 8/6/06 at Mt Katahdin. I averaged 18mi/day with an average pack weight of 40lbs. I resupplied every 2 weeks via mail drops and spent lots more money on food along the trail. I took a total of 8 days off spending 6 of them with my wife. I'm looking forward to doing it again...a bit more slowly the next time...:)

Sunday, July 23, 2006

7/23/06 Sunday: The Cabin in East Andover,ME Day off...

Spent another day relaxing, recovering, and preparing for my last 2 weeks of backpacking at this lovely oasis in the Maine woods... Earl and Margie have been wonderful spreading warmth and charm making my stay and that of the other guests memorable... It will take more than a few days to fully recover from this hike but the staff of The Cabin really know how to make you feel comfortable and prepare you for whats to come... Tomorrow I will be once again charged and ready to head north on my quest to reach Katahdyn...

3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's great to see that you've made it to Maine and are heading into the final stretch of your journey.
We all look forward to seeing you soon.

We will be dragging you out for some hot wings and coconut shrimp when you get back to Mundelein. (I think you know where). We'll make sure you get all of that weight back on in no time.

Take care, Joe

9:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Gene, I am so very proud of you as you near completing your adventure. You have done a wonderful job with this blog. Your photos and narrative have let me come along on your amazing hike. I never doubted that you would make it all the way to Maine; although sometimes I have missed you so that I wondered if I'd make it. The blog, your daily phone calls, and our short but oh so sweet visits have helped to sustain me. See you soon, All My Love, Jackie

10:43 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gene,
It's been fun to read about your adventure and see the pictures. A few weeks Rachel and I were bicycling in eastern Pennsylvania. We thought of you as we were pedaling up the hills. They have a lot of them in that part of the country, as you have certainly discovered! We're looking forward to seeing you and hearing more.
Mark Selbo

5:01 PM  

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