After 624 miles it is finally time for new hiking boots. For the last
50 miles the heels have really been digging into my feet. This picture
hurt a lot more than it looks. I even hiked a day in my Crocs to help
them heal up. I was hoping to go through only 3 pairs of shoes for
this trip and it looks like I'm on schedule.
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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21 comments:
Dear Mr.DeVeo
I hope you are going to be ok.
Sincerily,
Adriana
Dear;Mr.Deveo' Hope you don't need stichtes are you OK (OK OK OK OK OK )
From Joel Robinson from room 17
Dear Mr.Deveo
I bet it hurts realy bad.
Dear Mr. Devoe, I hope that those start to heal up quickly. Good idea to buy new shoes. Missed you much on Science Night. It went well.
SUP!!!!!! Nice feet!!?? LOL!! Wow you must have walked a lot for your feet to get that bad!! I'm glad you got the package and when you chicken ramen noodles I hope you think of me because I brought them in!!!!! JK JK JK JK JK LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck on the rest of your trip!
Emily Hess
Dear Mr.DeVoe,
Hi I am Phyllis from mr.Goodwins enrichment.Does Scoob have a small fishing pole besause if he catches a minoe it will be a shark to him.Guess what is on Saterday ITS MT BIRTHDAY but I wish you could be at school to selebrate it with my class.Its Julies birthday too I am a day older than her her birthday is on sunday.I will talk to you later.Bye
Ouch:) Looks like you do need new shoes. Those got you a good way though:) About 600 more miles and you will be halfway :D We all miss you, and Mr.Rafferty has been great! We all wish he could come back and be a substitue teacher for Groton. Awesome job, and keep going. Best of luck!
keep hiking and hiking and hiking and hiking and eating and getting new shoes and hiking and eating and sleeping and hiking and hiking and hiking and hiking and eating and getting new shoes and hiking and eating and sleeping and hiking and hiking and hiking and hiking and eating and getting new shoes and hiking and eating and sleeping and hiking and hiking and hiking and hiking and eating and getting new shoes and hiking and eating and sleeping and hiking and hiking and hiking and hiking and eating and getting new shoes and hiking and eating and sleeping! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! we all miss you and wish you were here in Groton, but you aren't so we wish you good luck! first period misses you the most!!!!! LOL! AND AGAIN good luck! we hope your feet get better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):):_):_):_):):):):):):):)::-0::):):):):):)O):O):O):O):O):O):O):O):O:):O):O):O):O):O):O)
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I hope that huls because that looks bad.I hop you have a good time by.
Maybe you should loosen your shoes or get new shoes but I think you should go with loosening them.
Dear mr.Devoe,
That really looks like it hurts. Has it heald yet? I'm glad that I am glad I am not there right now
From: katelyn
wow
I HOPE YOUR FOOT HEALS
fROM BRIAN
omg thats bad
mickayla
Ouch! That looks like it really hurts! Hope your foot heals. bye bye!
that must hurt.I know some girls who have that happen.hope you feel better soon.
sory! it looks like it
from
Oh my gosh!Are you ok?That must hurt.I always wear my crocs when my feet hurt.Keep up the good work!
That is a bad blister.
I bet that hearts really bad
THAT LOOKS LICK IT HART
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