Less then 2 months to go before the anticipated February 15 departure at Springer Mountain, Ga. Met with Patrick Coffey aka Patty Cakes 2013 A.T. thru hiker. We met in Kalamazoo, Mi. for dinner and lots of great advice. After our meeting the information he gave me concerning pack weight and logistics were so useful that I ordered a new pack, 1.5lbs and started to organize lighter equipment and light food sources. Since our meeting most of the time has been spent searching the websites and reading the books Patrick suggested. Gave the Appalacian Trials book to my better half Shannon to read so she can have some prospective about the upcoming adventure but she doesn't seem interested and tells me I will probably not complete the trail. So much for support....Found a 5 day menu template for 3,500 to 5,000 cal. meals that weigh approximately 2 pounds per day. Started boxing and labeling food drops today....Getting to know the product location and people at R.E.I. really well.
More will be revealed and all suggestions welcome.....
Bob M.
