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Remembering the Appalachian Trail

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Michael Kane

Remembering the Appalachian Trail If you face the rest of your life with the spirit you show on the trail, it will have no choice but to yield the same kind of memories and dreams. ― Adrienne Hall, A Journey … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Thru-hike FAQs – Part 1

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Thru-hike FAQs – Part 1 One of the things that has happened since I start about blogging about my experience on the trail has been receiving information requests about thru-hiking.  I can answer most, but only having … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for your Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Michael Kane

Are you ready for your Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike You need special shoes for hiking — and a bit of a special soul as well. ~ Terri Guillemets So you want to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail? First off, congratulations and good … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail Happiness: Gear Lists Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits. ~ Cindy Ross There is a ton of preparation that goes into most … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Thoughts So Far

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: My Thoughts So Far “The long distance hiker, a breed set apart, From the likes of the usual pack. He’ll shoulder his gear, be hittin’ the trail; Long gone, long ‘fore he’ll be back.” ~ M … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: This was NOT the plan!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: This was NOT the plan! As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is that I will walk all 2,200 miles of the … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Fear and Loathing on the AT

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Fear and Loathing on the AT As I’ve mentioned previously I have undertaken planning to do a thru-hike next year on the Appalachian Trail (AT). My hope is that I will walk all 2,200 miles of … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Three Important Questions

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: Three Important Questions Hello my friends, as I mentioned in a post recently I’ve begun my long preparation before hiking the Appalachian Trail starting in late February or early March of 2015. Over the next year … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: A Start

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Michael Kane

Appalachian Trail (AT) Happiness: A Start       Hello my friends, this is my Appalachian Trail (AT) journal but no, I’m not on the trail right now. I have however decided to start in late February or early March … Continue reading →

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