[at-l] My Introduction To This Group

["Nestor L. Reyes" <nreyes@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu>]

Howdy, y'all, from deep in the heart of Texas.

A year from now, I will start my AT hike, south to north. 

Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of time; therefore, it'll have to 
be section-hiking.

Fortunately, I work for a university and can take time off during spring 
break while the students are away. 

My plan is to section-hike for 10 days at a time for as many spring 
breaks it takes to do the entire 2,000-plus miles.

I was smitten by the Trail in 1975, when, while on leave from Fort Bragg, 
North Carolina, I hiked 50 miles of the NC-TN border. I met several 
thru-hikers, envious of their long trek. I remember the "caged" shelters, 
the tree-less balds, and stories of bear-sightings by trekkers. I still 
remember the Vasque boots I wore, the SVEA 123 stove I used, the Gerry 
down sleeping bag I slept in, and the Universal external-frame pack I 
carried, all bought from the original Whole Earth Provision Co. in 
Austin, TX.

I hope to benefit from y'all's posts.

For now, my trail name is Countdown.


- 365 days and counting -   


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