This is a pretty hot destination here in central Virginia and a lot of
people make day trips in the 3 miles from the parking lot. It has, in
my opinion, one of the best views I've seen.
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
- No title
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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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16 comments:
Beautiful shot!!! Chad, is that you living on the edge? Virginia is a gorgeous state - now you know why we wanted to move there.....
Wow thats a gorgeous view!
Marianne
Perfect! Live it! Love it!
Wow I wouldn't dare sit on the edge!
It's really pretty there.
Good luck
~Chloee
love the veiw!
is that you sitting on the edge of the cliff?
Hi it's catherine,
what did it feel like to you.You looked like you were high up on the hill.Were you scared?Your mom
was right,it's a great shot!it looks lioke you were allmost touching the sky and the clouds were
touching your head.Your lucky you didn't fall off.
Destiny said...
Hey Mr.DeVoe be careful when you are sitting on those ledges.They mite break.But I doubt that will happen.I knock on wood!!!!
HAVE FUN ON THE TRAIL!!!!!
holy cow that is really high i would dare sit on the edge like that but you can so try not to fall. HAVE FUN ON THE TRIP!!!!!
KAITLYN STAUFFENEKER :) :) :)
Hey with is Toni Fink from Mr. Dantonios. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? I would not even think about doing that. You are just crazy. Well g2g [got to go] bye.
wow was that scarry
How far up were you? Was it scary?
hey mr.deVoe
was it scary sitting on that graet big cliff
from,Brenna
Was it cool . Is it fun .
hey it is jake howell from mr ds social studies class and his enrichment ARE YOU CRAZY MAN.So are you afraid of heights and what if that cliff broke then bye bye trail no walking any more but luckly you servived. oh and tell me if you need anything like FOOD just tell me.
that must of been scary what if you fell of if that was me i would proble fall of best wishes veweir
Dude your crzy, but ti looks fun. Almost like you are cliff jumping:} Well be careful out there, you never know whats around the corner from you!
Have fun, and keep up the good work!:}
-kassidy
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