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Leaving Civilization and my First Bear

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Michael Kane

Leaving Civilization and my First Bear So today I woke up by alarm clock, jumped in the shower in a heated room. Ate a hot breakfast cooked by someone else. I’m connected to the world by a wifi signal while … Continue reading →

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Amicalola Falls State Park

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Michael Kane

Amicalola Falls State Park So I’ve arrived at the park, shuttled up from Atlanta by Survivor Dave a great guy, I highly recommend his services.   He’s part of a network of folks down here that help shuttle people to … Continue reading →

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Really amazing hiking story

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Michael Kane

A Really Amazing Hiking Story http://www.backpacker.com/special-features/gone-hiking/ A friend passed this on to me and I read it this evening and it is a truly amazing story that brought tears to my eyes.  I head into the forest tomorrow, on the … Continue reading →

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Finally moving toward the Appalachian Trail

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Michael Kane

Finally moving toward the Appalachian Trail So finally today, I’m on the train and heading south.  It’s an emotional day, the first day of an adventure always is this way. Little sleep, wake up early, double even triple check everything … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Pre-trail Changes

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Pre-trail Changes You need special shoes for hiking — and a bit of a special soul as well.               ~ Terri Guillemets I’ve been asked a lot why I would want to undertake a 2200 mile walk, … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: It’s official

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: It’s official In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir So initially I was an Appalachian Trail Dreamer The place where you lose the trail is not necessarily the … Continue reading →

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Happiness on the Road

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Michael Kane

Happiness on the Road After leaving the coast I’ve headed south to San Diego to visit family and the scariest garden gnome in America.  I got to meet my youngest cousin yesterday, he’s an adorable little guy with a great … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Travelogue, Part 11 – In the Land of Na & Gokyo

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Michael Kane

Himalayan Travelogue, Part 11 – In the Land of Na & Gokyo I’m re-posting my Himalayan Travelogue posts from one of my other blogs, given my upcoming adventure, hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought these might be an interesting look … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Travelogue Part 5 – Going To Lukla

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Michael Kane

Himalayan Travelogue Part 5 – Going To Lukla I’m re-posting my Himalayan Travelogue posts from one of my other blogs, given my upcoming adventure, hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought these might be an interesting look back as I prepare … Continue reading →

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Himalayan Travelogue Part 2 – The Great Glen Way

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Michael Kane

Himalayan Travelogue Part 2 – The Great Glen Way I’m re-posting my Himalayan Travelogue posts from one of my other blogs, given my upcoming adventure, hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought these might be an interesting look back as I … Continue reading →

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