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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May
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- Video of the Trail
- Entering Shenandoah
- Shenandoah
- Trees
- MotionX GPS Track: USFS38 - US60
- Virginia (still)
- Trail Magic
- My GPS Position
- No title
- Company
- McAfee's Knob
- 700 miles in
- Big Day
- My GPS Position
- Sunsets
- MotionX GPS Track: Rice Field - Symms Gap
- Italian Dinner
- Greetings from Pearisburg, VA
- Hi Groton Elementary! I'm sorry it's been awhile ...
- New Boots
- Pastures
- My GPS Position
- Scenery
- My GPS Position
- Science
- Salamanders
- Virginia
- My GPS Position
- What a surprise! Mrs Filzen sent me a birthday ca...
- Night Hike
- My GPS Position
- Walking through a Rhododendron forest on a misty d...
- History
- Care Packages
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- Hi Everyone,I wanted to take a couple seconds to a...
- Math
- Backpacker Magazine named this stretch of the AT a...
- My GPS Position
- Mail Drop!
- Erwin, TN
- Message from Skoob
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May
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15 comments:
Mrs. Filzen's a pretty good lady, isn't she? Enjoy your birthday in probably a truly unique situation, although, who knows, you might walk the world yet!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MR. DEVOE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! Happy Birthday, if I could, I would send you soemthing, but I never have the time now, sorry!!!
~crissy
happy birthday Mr. Devoe miss you you are my favorite teacher in the world.
Chelsea first period class
Hey this is Emily,
It must be veary exciting to have a birthday on you're walk acrossed states. Did you do anything for you're birthday like take a day off and go out to eat?
Dear Mr.devoe,
happy birthday! Have you gotten any good food? I haven't sent you any food yet but I will try to soon. How is lucy doing? Has she been eating a lot of good food? Is your birthday on mother's day? Were you a presesnt to your mother? That would be so cool! 4th grade student Katelyn
dear mr.devoe we all miss you very mutch.were all gonna be so exited when you get back.Oh I ALMOST FORGOT.HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MR. Devoe.I heard your birthday was on mothers day I bet your mom was happy.Shewas deffinitly lucky. YOUR FRIEND,ashley
Happy Birthday Mr.Devoe [even though it was yesterday.]I hope you are having great time hiking the Appalachian trail,have a good time hiking the rest of the trail.
Joshua
we all miss you (especially your 1st period class.... lol)
be careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):(::):):):):):):):):):):)
Hi!Happy b-day
from,
macy
hey was it your b-day? if it was happy birthday.
from mickayla
ih mr.deve have a good day
Dear Mr.Dove,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY we'll miss alot
goodbuy
sincerely,
Bailey
Dear Mr.devoe my brithday was on May 7 and Iwas sick and I got soar throt and a bad cood happy birthday to u.Cynthia
Happy birthday
From Brian/Fox
ROCK ON
HAVE FUN HICKING
BYE-BYE=HI
I will try to get some food for you asap[as soon as pssible] sorry I did not know it was your birthday. If i know it was your birthday I would send you something.
Keep hikeing the tril.
HAPPY B-DAY HAPPY B-DAY HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD ONE.[LATE]
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