Journal 119-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Friday–June 18, 2021Trail Day–119Trail Mile–-11.6/1,308.9Location–Doyle’s River Trailhead, Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, then to Airbnb, Stanardsville, AT Mile 890.3 A short-mile day today, so we give ourselves another half hour this morning–alarm goes off at five-thirty. Going to be an emotion-filled day; Safari will […]
Journal 118-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Thursday–June 17, 2021Trail Day–118Trail Mile–-14.4/1,297.3Location–Wildcat Ridge Parking, Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, then to Wyndham Resorts Days Inn, Waynesboro, AT Mile 878.7 Still had the alarm set for five this morning. The drive to get me on trail now takes only minutes rather than […]
Journal 117-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–June 16, 2021Trail Day–117Trail Mile–-14.3/1,282.9Location–Rockfish Gap, North Entrance Blue Ridge Parkway, then to Wyndham Resorts Days Inn, Waynesboro, AT Mile 864.3 Not knowing what to expect today, as to trail difficulty, we stay with the 5:00 AM wake up. Room coffee and microwave breakfast […]
Journal 116-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Tuesday–June 15, 2021Trail Day–116Trail Mile–-15.6/1,268.6Location–Dripping Rock Parking Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, then to Wyndham Resorts Days Inn, Waynesboro, AT Mile 850.0 There’s one more long run to make up winding mountain gravel roads to get me back on trail this morning. So, we’re up […]
Journal 115-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Monday–June 14, 2021Trail Day–115Trail Mile–-16.8/1,253.0Location–VA-56, Tye River, then to Wyndham Resorts Days Inn, Waynesboro, AT Mile 834.4 A grand evening with Scott, Tulie, sons Charlie & Henry, also Gail from Florida! I’ve nearly a 17-mile hike today, so I need to be on the […]
Journal 114-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Sunday–June 13, 2021Trail Day–114Trail Mile–-15.3/1,236.2Location–Salt Log Gap, then to Airbnb, Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, Guest of Scott T-Bone Walker Baldwin & Tulie Tulip Kaschub, AT Mile 817.6 What a grand evening with T-Bone Walker, Tulip and their sons, Charlie & Henry. T-Bone Walker entertained us […]
Journal 113-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Saturday–June 12, 2021Trail Day–113Trail Mile–-14.0/1,220.9Location–Reservoir Road, Lynchburg Reservoir, then to Airbnb, Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford, Guest of Scott T-Bone Walker Baldwin & Tulie Tulip Kaschub, AT Mile 802.3 Charlie has coffee on at six and stacks of blueberry pancakes again right away. Float the pancakes […]
Journal 112-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Friday–June 11, 2021Trail Day–112Trail Mile–-11.1/1,206.9Location–VA-812, then to Stanimal’s 328 Hostel, Glasgow, Trail Mile 788.3 Charlie, manager at Stanimal’s, told us last night he’d be up and have coffee on at six. Well, by golly it’s six now and the coffee’s brewing! Next, and […]
Journal 111-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Thursday–June 10, 2021Trail Day–111Trail Mile–-14.7/1,195.8Location–Petites Gap Road, then to Stanimal’s 328 Hostel, Glasgow, Trail Mile 772.2 Nathan & Kimm thought of everything while preparing their trip to Virginia to support me. This morning Kimm sets up their waffle maker right here in the cabin, […]
Journal 110-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–June 9, 2021Trail Day–110Trail Mile–-12.9/1,181.1Location–Trail Junction, Bryant Ridge, Blueblaze Trail to Parking, then Shuttle (by Nathan & Kimm) to Middle Creek Campground, Trail Mile 762.5 Two nights at Super 8. An enjoyable stay in Daleville. Quick stop at McDonald’s and we’re soon cruising the […]