The Beginning - Of what you may ask? A 2,000 plus mile hike. My son, Will Rhyne, has begun his journey on the Appalachian Trail. For those of you who know Will you know this has been a long time coming. He was so excited today as his dad took him to Springer Mountain, GA to begin his adventure. My intent with this blog is to keep family, friends, and those interested in adventure informed of his journey.
Will set off today with a fellow hiker he met through a Thru-Hikers seminar sponsored by REI of ATL. Will and Brian seem to be good traveling companions. Brian is 27 years old and is taking a sabbatical from work to hike.
Will weighed in his pack at the Amicalola Falls Ranger Station and came in right around 32lbs. At the start of the AT, Will and Brian were greeted by a "guardian" of the trail. He is 80 years old and spends 10 straight weeks each year greeting and registering North Bound Hikers as they start their journey. He was a thru-hiker himself at age 68. What a cool old dude!
Hey Will!! How was your day? I've been tracking you today on your friends tracker. Can't wait to read your blogs.....We're all living the adventure thru you! Stay safe and remember...DONT feed those bears!!
ReplyDeleteLove you bunches!!! Kitty