Bill's Blog


The trail

Fontana Dam, mile 167.3, March 18

I’m now 15 days out, Springer Mountain, Georgia.   My feet are taking a rim racking. 

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Dicks Creek Gap, Mile 69.6

After a great nights sleep “Fresh Ground ” the trail angel, gave Cob (the retired submarine commander) and I a great breakfast of banana pancakes and cheese omelettes.

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Gooch Gap, Georgia

My fight with the cell phone demons lasted almost 4 hours. It started by trying to install an AT&T system SIM card.

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The Hiker Hostel in Dalonega, Georgia

I made it here to the Hostel by 4:30 yesterday afternoon. Clearing US Customs at the Toronto Airport was long, frustrating, and not fun.

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Prelude to Departure

The time for departure draws near. I guess I’m as ready now as I’m going to get.

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Appalachian Trail Through Hike

I plan to begin hiking the Appalachian Trail March 3, 2015

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