The girls and I took a seven mile walk to Dunkin Donuts and back last Friday instead of hiking a mountain. We had house maintenance stuff going on that day and needed to stay close to home. Happy to say we only took three hours for our jaunt -- that includes a long fritter break and lounging at a nearby dam. We averaged 3 miles an hour on hilly roads at what felt to us like a casual pace. Looking forward to getting back into the now-snowy mountains with the girls on the 22nd.
I am studying John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail by Elizabeth Wenk with Kathy Morey. This book is a fantastic resource. I'm in the process of creating a trail itinerary I think the girls can happily handle. Of course, once we're out there, we'll do whatever works in the moment and throw the itinerary out the window...but still, it's good to have a decent of idea of what to expect.
Even though our JMT hike isn't for another nine or ten months, you can still donate to Feeding America today. Your contribution is tax deductible, and every penny goes to the virtual food drive. Click on the Feeding America link at the top of this page to help families in need.
More next week, after the girls and I hike some peaks.
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