This morning we stopped in at the AT headquarters. It's tradition that
all hikers stop here in Harpers Ferry to register and get their photos
taken. We were hikers number 287 and 288 for 2009.
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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- Tyler and Jason cooked up some great veggie burgers!
- Groton Troop 77
- Still Truckin'
- Hello NY
- Goodbye NJ
- New Jersey
- Food and Family
- My GPS Position
- Food
- Right now it's 5:55am and we just woke up for a bi...
- Snakes
- My GPS Position
- Have a great summer
- Yesterday the AT went through a tunnel that was co...
- 1/2 way
- Message to 7th graders
- A day off
- Hi Mr D.'s class. Thanks for posting. I always enj...
- Goodbye Maryland
- Harpers Ferry
- My GPS Position
- Goodbye Virginia (almost)
- Coal
- MotionX GPS Track: Va 522 - I-66
- Diet and Exercize
- Wildlife
- It's business time
- Here is the sunset from Skyline Drive. Shenandoah ...
- Feet
- Shenandoah National Park
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16 comments:
Congratulations guys on the 1000 miles!! Almost halfway, right?
I bet why you hit New York you are going to want to walk home.
and When you cross the Massachusettes turnpike you will want to hitch a ride home too.
Keep waalking though, you need to make it to Katoddin!!!!!!
Hi it's Tyler. We just got back from the MOST, it was awsome. The IMax was the best. Tomorow leaders club is going to SEABREEZE!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace daug.
Sup it's the amazing Emily H. from Mr. D's class. WE just got back from the MOST!!!!! It is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool, oh and we watched the IMAX theater. It felt like we were actually in the rainforest!!!!
Tommarow leaders club is going to SEABREEZE!!!!!!!!!! OMG I am soooooooooooo excited!! Well good luck on the rest of the trail!!! SEE YA!!!!!!!!
Hi its me Andrew from Mr.Ds class. Today we went to the MOST. We saw part of a reptile show.And went to The imax theater.
How many people have hiked the AT?:)
from,marcus
What up Mr.DeVoe! It's Nikiah! Today went to the MOST museum. (Museum Of Science and Technology) It was totally awesome. We got to go to an IMAX theater. IT WAS SOOOO COOL!!!!!!
It looked like a 3D movie, but better!!!
We also got to try to get to the other side of this smallish rock wall. It was sooo hard! Only Kyle Weldon and Garett Lockwood made it all the way to the end! Even they say it was hard. You should go there someday. Its in syracuse.
That many people for 2009. Whoa!! I am excited becuse I get to hike with you in boyscouts. Bye
sam
Hey Mr.DeVoe,Whats up.well thats good.Guess what tomarro Mrs.Ploss Is taking us leader club kids to seabreze..........Have Fun,Be Safe,
Sincerly
Brittany a.
Mr.Ds Class
Hey Mr.Devoe, its Taryn. Today we went to the MOST!!!!!!! It was A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!We went into a ball pitt. But we could not jump into the pitt because there was no balls in the pitt. But it was fun.
Waz up, I am Emma 4um Mr.D's room.I had an awsome day at the M.O.S.T. The best part was the Imax, IT WAS SO COOOOOOOOOOOL!! I'm going SEEBREEZE tomarrow!!!!! OOOOOOOOOOOO I'm so excited!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
Hey wazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz up its me Toni from Mr.Dantonio's class you should of been with us today it was so fun. First I went and played with with some stuff and looked at it to then we went to a theater and the ceiling was the screan and then we went to eat.Then looked around me and then we left well got to go. Bye.
Hey...WAZZZZZZZZ......up?It is Emmilie.o.From Mr.D's class.WOW! THat is amazing! Well,BYE AND GOOD LUCK!
Hey Mr.DeVoe. Its Tess. How is the trail. Well guess what! We had a field trip today. We went to the MOST. It was awesome. We went to the IMAX theater that is there. We watched something called The Greatest Places. It was awesome but it was kind of scary in the begining because it was 3D and everything went in your fase. There were alot of cool stuff at the MOST. There was a city made out tooth picks. There even little people that were made out of tooth picks it was awesome. I loved it there.Plus tomorrow we are going to seabreaze. Have you been there before? Well it is for the leaders clud field trip. We are all going to have so much fun. Hope you are having fun.
BYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Hey, Mr. DeVoe how are you? Hope your having fun. Speking of fun the whole 5th grade went to most museam of sience and tecnolagy. I had soooo much fun I got go into a bubble see rocks and a 3d movie. I loved it!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it all exept for when we had to leave. Did you know Mr. D is a big chicken. I calenged him to concitration and he revused because he's afraid a girl will beat him. And if he tells you a diffrent story tell him ........................ WRONG. Liyer he'e just afraid. Well g2g got to go. Sinceraly, Alyssa
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