This was the view from my tent last night. I kept my rain fly half off
because the nights are getting warmer I watched the sunset from the
forested mountainside and slipped into a deep sleep around 8pm. Kevin
and Lucy are meeting up with me tomorrow after a couple "real world"
setbacks.
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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5 comments:
it is supposed to be in the 80's on Saturday here!
we all miss you!
Hey man, hope thing are good! Groton Elementary is sending out food this Wednesday, where should I send in, what else do you need? Keep up the good work, it looks like an amazing experience, Johnny
What a beautiful view!
I love sleeping in a tent....preferably in a backyard where there is coffee in the morning and civilized bathrooms....although you are sure making me want to walk in my retirement! Hope the walking is going as wonderfully as the view.
Can't wait to meet the dog....I'll show Benny when he comes on board!
Chuck, in showing his parents your blog, realized that the trail goes right through one of Dalton's streets...where he grew up. If you're ready for a bed by Massachusetts we'd be willing to pick you up and have you at the parents....of course, getting you to the trail again in the morning!
Mr D. You could send it to either the Dennis Cove or Damascus address on the right. That should give it enough time. Thanks. Is this from your class?
hi where are you gonna meet up with him? are you with him today?
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