Aug 17, 2017
When Edwin Thullen decided to hike the Appalachian Trail he had
several challenges to overcome. His sheer size made gear
acquisition a formidable process, but he gathered what he could and
headed for Georgia. The previous winter had been spent living out
of his car, so he was expecting Georgia to be warm. It wasn't.
Watch the astonishing physical and mental transformation that Bear
undergoes as he learns how to do a thru-hike on the fly.
Follow Bear's journey as he
constantly readjusts his expectations for his eventual finish and
modifies his gear to meet the many challenges along the way. His is
a story of resilience that will make you laugh, bring a tear to
your eye, and fill you with admiration as he battles on toward his
goal. The fact that our conversation has a happy ending is a bonus
that will please all of you. 
John Boyet returns this
week with advice on what to look for when you are deciding upon
which backpack to buy. You can ask more of John by emailing him at
john@trailwalkergear.com
Don't forget that you can still pledge a few bucks for my
Last 10,000 Feet Challenge to support Family Partnership Center
here in Bradenton, Florida. My John Muir Trail is being dedicated
to this great cause. Email Bridget Harry at the center at bharry@familypartnership.org.
Thanks so much for the support.