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So, in preparation for this wonderful journey I will embark on in March, I made a few decisions, of which include, (but are not limited to,) cutting all my hair off and donating it to children with cancer. I mean, who wants to deal with a foot of hair while trekking through the mountains? I dare say my biggest concern for the most part will be to not pass out from heat or pain. Hair? No thanks. Even more secondary is the concept of dealing with make up. Every spare moment I get will be spent on ...

GrolarBear has finished his 2010 thru hike of the appalachian trail. his exploits were documented at http://grolarbear.wordpress.com if you are interested

16 September 2010, Gentian Pond Shelter
I slept like a baby last night. The wind died down and I stayed warm.

This morning it was not to bad getting out of my sleeping bag. The skies were overcast and there was no rain. Hopper made her coffee at 06:00 as usual and climbed back in her sleeping bag to drink it. She has turned into my alarm clock, getting up at around 06:00 every morning. When she gets done with her coffee I am usually getting out of my sleeping bag. It ...

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15 September 2010, Trident Campsite
I went to the post office this morning and mailed all my food drop boxes along with some other stuff I sent home that I no longer need. We went to The Barn which is a hostel to get some phone numbers off their listing for shuttle providers. The first one I called I got no answer. The next one I called said he would not be able to give us a ride for about 20 minutes and then he asked where we were going. I told him route 2 and his whole demeanor changed ...

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14 September 2010, Gorham
I decided on a zero day again today. The weather was the factor more than anything else.

I sent Bismarck a text today to see where they were at. Shortly after I sent it I was surprised when he responded saying he was 15 miles down the road in Glen. He was trying to get back to the trail head. Hopper offered him a ride so we ran down to pick Bismarck and Bluesky up to bring to the trail head. On the way to get them we pick up two other hikers ...