Nov 16, 2017
A thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail isn’t everybody’s
idea of the best way to spend time in the woods. Judy Mikesell
became interested in the trail through her son’s thru-hike several
years ago. She knew that she didn’t want to thru-hike but she
certainly wanted to visit the various parts of the trail. Her novel
approach has enabled her to build her own version of hiking the AT
without ever needing to go without a shower or needing to use a
privy. 
To try to get as full an AT
experience as possible, Judy also took part in the Half-Gallon
Challenge at Pine Furnace Grove. From the look of the picture
above, it didn't look like it went too well. Judy is very much into
the outdoors, setting herself a similar biking challenge to the one
she has her sights set on for the AT, as well as snowshoeing in the
winter. 
Doc Spot sees Lynne giving
us (or at least me) entirely new information about lightning and
what to do should you get caught in a storm. Also, click on this
link
for further information from the NOAA. Don’t forget to check
out our other podcast, Returning to Katahdin: An
Appalachian Trail Dream, where we follow Bruce Matson as he
prepares, then executes his 44-year dream of thru-hiking the AT. At
the same time, Bruce is also raising funds for the Appalachian
Trail Conservancy. You can learn more about Bruce and his mission
by visiting his website, ReturningtoKatahdin.com.
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