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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
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- 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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6 comments:
Happy bday !!!! how old are you going to be?how is the trail going? you the best teacher ever i want you for7th grade!!!!
you reall yneed to write a book when you are done. I hope you are documenting this trip well.
Hey Chad,
Not sure if you'll get this before Wednesday, but I just got an idea for your birthday: you should try to hike 28 miles on your 28th!
Yo Mr.Devoe,its Kailea 4rum Mr.D's room!!!Dude those salamanders r WIKIDLY AWESOME!!!I have caught many salamanders in my life but
I have never seen one that GINOURMOUS!In Groton the salamanders r bout 3 centemeters long thats dinky compared 2 those HUGE ones!The ones in Groton are like black.I did the announcements today on those salamanders and poneys LOLOLOLOLOLOL G2G BIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Mr.Devoe r u tired from all of the hiking that youve done?
i know that i would be if i had 2 hike 4 a long time theres know way that id be wanted 2 do something like that.u keep up the good work.i wish that u would come back soon.We all miss u back at groton school!
hey Mr.Devoe,its Paige from Mrs.Ploss class that
sunset looks awsome.ive seen alot of sunsets in my area but none like that its awsome.happy delated birthday.im sorry that i 4got 2 say that last time i posted something.keep up the good work from all of the kids at the groton elemantary school.we all miss u.
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