Hi everyone. I'm spending the night at a motel in Bland, VA to rest up
and dry out some clothes. Thanks for all of the birthday wishes the
other day. It was a beautiful spring day in Virginia - I couldn't ask
for a better day. This picture was taken after we hiked through a cow
pasture that day. Kevin is hoisting Lucy over a stile which we have
to climb periodically over barbed wire fences. Our next town will be
Pearisburg, VA.
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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11 comments:
awwww!!!! She looks so adoreable in that picture!!!! She is so tiny compared to Kevin, WOW!!!
~crissy
Dear mr DeVoe,
How the trip???? OMG I cant believe you are in Virginia.The puppy is so CUTE. I hope you had a great b-day
your friend,
Deni
Dear Mr.DeVeo
The doggy is so cute!!!!!!!!
Sincerly,
Adriana
Did Skoob Get eaten?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hope he didn't From Joel form Room17
Lucy looks slightly humiliated at having ot be hoisted over a stile! I'm sure she's just nervous about landing in the mud, though. She really does look tiny compared to Kevin! Hope you guys haven't gotten too muddy yet.
how is the puppy doing I hope his doing ok have a good trip!Cynthia
Dear Mr.Devoe you like mayapples and I like our mile I want a queit you because you see a snake at is a lot mile I want go with you your friend Katelyn.B
Hay Mr. Devoe. How u doing? I can not belive that you are already gone so far. I wish u where going to be here to do your summer camp
LOVE
Abbey
cordell says
what kind of dog is lusy?
mickayla says
poor lusy.
is that you in the pic?
That looks nasty.Did it hurt more when you got it or when you saw it? from yo yo yop yo
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