right? Low of 40 tonight. Brrr
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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2009
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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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15 comments:
We are having warm weather here.We are having a good spring break.
Sincerly,
Sarah
Hi Chad,
On Sunday we took a trip to Amacalola Falls. Talked with the ranger and I saw the log book. If I remember, you were 515th on the trail this year. We hiked the trail to the top of falls and came down the stairs. I need to take up exercising again.
How about if you took a Lat & Lon reading to start out your evening report. Sure would be nice to plot you on the map.
Take care and watch the weather. Lots of damage here in Atlanta.
Ciao for now.
Urdahere
it does!
lol
nice pic!:)
oh my god it looks scary with the fog and the trees....and...Good luck with that =D Hahaha
Marianne
What a beautiful picture! Hope you slept just as beautifully. Are more 'blue tents' apt to happen? People just decide to go out and make other people's day? That is soooooooooo cool.
We're having 40's and 50's for those of us who didn't go away. As usual, the only walking I'm doing is with Benny by my side.
We'll have to talk sometime about watersheds. I thought that at some point in my drive to school that the rain I see doesn't go to Cayuga Lake... I remember a few years ago when flooding was happening that I was so happy when I hit he peak of 34B and the water I was seeing wasn't going to Cayuga.
Hope your spirits are high and all is well.
any geochaching yet?
How are your feet holding up?
Mr. Devoe, I hope you didn't freeze to death. We still miss you here at Groton and my cousin told me she almost cried when you left. She also told me to tell you hi. So Hi from Brittany R.
- Sam R.
Hey Chad: Just saw your Twitter - hope you and your knees are ok. Paul (Mr. Wiech) is up in the ADKs going for 5 solo peaks. He made 2 today already (Nye & Street). Wishing you a warm restful night. julie
I'm REALLY glad you gave in and got poles... I knew they'd help!
Hello, Mr. DeVoe -- It's not just your students and colleagues cheering you on... I heard about your trip in an early morning WHCU news story, and I've been following your blog since the start, enjoying the trip vicariously. Be well, be warm -- and may there be many instances of trail magic along your walk!
Pauline (Ithaca)
are you going to be able to make it? I am worried about your knees
Thats cold.happy hikeing.
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macy
Hi Matt and Keller here. that looks haunted and scary.
WOW. Is that the cabin you slept at.
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