Category: Pre-Hike

Welcome to Pete on the AT. In just over 1 month I plan to start what is expected to be a 5 month long journey hiking the Appalachian Trail. Why do I plan to spend 5 months hiking when I could be golfing and drinking Budweiser by the beach? Good question. A) I have told... Continue reading →

We launched my website earlier this week (thanks to my daughter, Brooke). In a few short days, we have had 25 people pledge a total of $5.32/mile.  Assuming I complete all 2,190 miles this represents a total of $12,206.  WOW!  I am so thankful and grateful to each and every one of you.  Thanks and... Continue reading →

Introducing my sleep system : On the left, weighing in at 2 lb. 3 oz. Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 (tent).  In the center, weighing 1 lb. 10 oz. REI Flash (sleeping bag).  And on the right, Sea to Summit Sleeping Mat weighing 1 lb.  Total weight of 4 lb. 13 0z. My new home.  22 square feet... Continue reading →

On March 31 I will hit the Trail, Follow my blog and you will see each detail. 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine. There will be some pain and lots of rain. The NFL may have parity, But I’m doing this for charity. I think I’ve been a good planner So I hope to raise... Continue reading →

Below is my hike in thru-hiker terminology.  Definitions are provided at end! I will be attempting to be a NOBO thru-hike beginning March 31 at Springer Mt, GA. I’ll be a hicker for sure but will be a white-blazer as well.  No blue-blaze or yellow-blaze but I may slackpack.  As for you, feel free to... Continue reading →

The Appalachian Trail has a lot of ups and downs. Thetreck.com polled 2016 thru-hikers on a number of different aspects of their hike, including the sections they found to be most difficult. Check out the list of The Hardest Sections of the Appalachian Trail and see all the fun I will be having! Anyone want... Continue reading →

I previously shared the hardest sections of the AT.  Luckily there are some easy parts as well (https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/easiest-sections-appalachian-trail/). Happy trails.

If you want to get a feel for the Appalachian Trail, I would recommend the movie A Walk in the Woods (and/or book by same name). I think Bill Bryson is a very amusing author and Nick Nolte and Robert Redford are perfect casting.  A few LOL scenes. The book will give you much more detail... Continue reading →

Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru-hike, only about one in four make it all the way. In 2016 3,377 thru-hikers started at Springer Mtn, GA.  1,535 made it to Harpers Ferry WV (roughly 1/2 way).  There were 620 completions reported. There have been 17,510 documented thru-hikes since the Appalachian Trail was formed in 1936.... Continue reading →

We have had 59 different people from 16 different states and Ecuador (thanks Von & Carol!) pledge a total of $9.13/mile.  That's $20,000 split between Sun Dial Manor, K9s For Warriors and the Down Syndrome Program at Boston Children's Hospital.  Awesome! A huge thank you to each of you who have pledged.  I hope you... Continue reading →