AT Day 1

Most of the planning for the Appalachian Trail Hike happened Thursday, the day we were starting it.  How hard can it be?  You find the trail and you walk on it.  

We picked up a map on the way, found a spot we thought looked like a good starting point and began our journey.  It was 6:00 when we got to the trail, and we hiked the 3 easy miles to the first shelter.   Serious hikers all have "trail names".  Something that identifies them.  At the first shelter, we met Pringles and Sub-man who were finishing up the last couple days of their two week hike.  We shared fresh steak and wine with our new comrades; a sure way to make a friend for life on the trail.  

I forgot to pick up a air mat and spent my first night on the hard wooden floor.  Between the hard floor and the significant change of schedule, I slept very little.

Summary of Day 1:

3 miles, easy hiking.