Kevin and Lucy showed up today to join me the rest of the way. We
tested out my tent to make sure the three of us fit alright. I'm
carrying the tent and he's carrying the stove and fuel to reduce
weight. Tomorrow morning we set off North.
The Appalachian Teacher
Learning America on the Appalachian Trail - a project of Groton Central Schools
The Project
Mr. DeVoe - 7th Grade Life Science Teacher
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From April 5th to August 5th 2009, I hiked the 2,175 mile Appalachian Trail (AT) with my friend Kevin and his dog Lucy. This blog highlights our adventures for the students of Groton and the rest of the world.
AT Podcasting
AT Vodcasting
Mail Drops
Thank you everyone that took the time to send us stuff on the trail. The letters and food were appreciated and added excitement to our days.
Help Us Help Others
For every mile Mr. DeVoe hikes, he will be donating a penny to the Groton environmental science club, Generation - Z. Kevin will be donating to The Nature Conservancy. If you are interested in helping either cause, please fill out the form below:
Thank you to all that donated. Cumulative Mileage Since Springer: 2,175
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Links of Relavence
Pack List
- Pack - Osprey Aether 70
- Boots - Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX
- Tent - MSR Hubba Hubba
- Stove - MSR Whisperlite International
- Sleeping Bag - EMS Velocity 35
- Sleeping Bag Liner - Sea to Summit Silk Liner
- Rain Jacket - EMS
- Hiking Poles - Komperdell Mountaineer
- Apple iPhone w/ PowerSlider case
- Water Purifier - Katadyn Hiker
- Solar Charger - Brunton SolarRoll 9
- Thermarest Pro Lite 3
- Headlamp - Petzl Tikka Plus LED
- Bear Canister
- Nylon Rope - 50ft
- Buff Headband
- First-aid Kit
- Toothpaste/brush
- Soap - Dr Bronners
- Duct Tape
- Knife - Cutco Clip Point (Donated by Cutco Corp.)
- Leatherman
- Matches/Lighter
- Pepper Spray (for bears and hillbilies)
- Foldable Bowl w/Spork - Sea to Summit
- Ziplock Bags
- Journal with pen
- Trail Databook/AT Companion Guide
- Fleece Hat
- Chapstick - Burt's Beeswax
- Camelback Water Bladder @ 1.5L
- Nalgene x 2 @ .75L
- Sock Liners - 3 Pair
- Wool Socks - 4 Pair
- Crocs
- Pack Cover - Sea to Summit
Blog Archive
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April
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- The Deep Forest
- Snakes
- Fire!
- MotionX GPS Track: Spring Mtn to Hemlock Hollow
- My GPS Position
- This morning at 8 Kevin's friend Ryan dropped the ...
- Kevin and Lucy
- My GPS Position
- This was the view from my tent last night. I kept ...
- MotionX GPS Track: Max Patch to Lemon Gap
- Update
- People
- Goodbye Smokies
- 12seconds iPhone Video Notification
- Smokies Recap
- The Smokies
- Field test
- A new start
- Welcome Back
- Hello GES!
- Fwd: MotionX GPS Track: Neels gap to Low gap
- Huge Day
- This is tonight's shelter. Looks like a picture ou...
- Big Day
- Trail Magic
- Goodbye Georgia
- Hi everyone. Today was a low point. I woke up on t...
- 6:00
- 5:40
- Clouds rolling over the hills of northern Georgia.
- Just a quick update from my tent. Hiked 11 miles t...
- Day 4
- Hi everyone! Sorry...I thought I posted the previ...
- Sunday around 2pm after 8 miles of hiking I got to...
- Hi Groton Elementary! It's 10am and we just start...
- Just arrived in philly after a very bumpy ride fro...
- Goodbye Groton
- Groton Elementary
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25 comments:
Alright man looks like things are goin well. Groton Elementary is sending out food on wednesday so where should I send it to? Hope the weather is good and the trail even better. Good luck man!!
Johnny
Hey guys! Good to see Kev was finally able to get out on the trail with you. Just wanted to let you know I have been, and will continue to, follow your trip up trail. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to take Kevin up on his offer to meet up with you guys at some point. Keep up the good work.
-dan burns
awww, what kind of dog is lucy?
~crissy
Cute dog
from Toby
looks like your tent is going to be pretty cozy from now on!
Who took this picture of you guys? It's a good one! I hope you've been holding up okay. I'll bet you're glad that Kevin and Lucy are finally with you. I'm so glad that you're doing all right except for blisters and your knees. Not much anyone can do to avoid that. I miss you very much. Composting just isn't the same; nothing is. Keep up the excellent work. Everyone is so proud of you.
is your soda can stove broken? I bet that is much lighter.
Hey Chad,
Lucy is really cute!!!!!!Does she sleep in the tent with you??
From,
Celia,Ruth,Grace
Hi Chad,
How long is Lucy staying with you because wouldn't she get tired to go on the whole Appalachian trail. is she going to go with somebody to stay with.
from,
Celia, ruth and grace
How can you sleep in a tiny tent with a friend and a dog? Hope your doing good
Hey whats up Mr. Devoe? You guys look crowded in the tent.How can you sleep at night and is the dog sleeping with you too? You guys have done a really good job since we have seen you last,well,april 1st when you took the picture.Keep up the good work.JF and BJ
Hey, what about Skoob, are you making him sleep outside or does he have his own tent? Do you keep your pack outside the tent so there is room for you all? How far away from where you sleep do you keep your bear canister? Did Kevin bring one too? Does Lucy carry her own dog food or do you?
What kind of snakes have you seen? We're wondering if you have seen any foxes or coyotes?
Thank you for making the videos! They are great.
Mrs. Camp's class
where are you at now? are you still sleeping in the tent every other night? does skoob has his own tent,pack of food,and pack?
DAIMON, PAIGE
are kevin and lucy having fun hiking with you?
Hi! that is a cool dog.
from,
macy
the dog is great
from
troop 77 groton tyler kodie daniel curtis larry zach max loren and all the leaders and adalts
ATTACK OF THE PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi Mr. Devo! I am writing this in a boyscout meeting. Wish you good luck for the rest of the trail!
Maybe I will meet up with you guys as you pass near here!
Dear Mr.Devoe I hope you can sleep alright in that tent.
omg I hope you slept well.
It looks like Lucy is a lickasaurus!!!!!!
From Mrs. Triolo's class
Lucy aka DOG ZILLA IS COMING.
from Toby and Joel
Can you let us know what your feet look like?
having fun in there? i know it's to late to post a comment but hey you never know
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