Nick is Home!

Well I know a lot of you are curious as to where Nick is, so here are the newest happenings.

As you may know, hiking the Appalachian Trail is not cheap. Getting the right gear in the first place is actually quite expensive, not to mention making no income while you're hiking, while still paying $600/month towards your student loans, and on top of that having your car break down back home at a $3000 expense.. So unfortunately, at the end of his bank account's wits, Nick has come home for the summer.

We're on the job hunt for him, but as it stands now he's planning to get back on the trail next year.. with a 340-mile head start!

Heard from Nick

I don't know when Nick will post again; for all I know it could be later today! But just to let you guys know, he called about 5 days ago from Erwin, Tennessee. He's been looking at doing some "aqua blazing" on his trip, that's where you hop in a canoe and paddle up a river that runs along the trail. I'm sure he'll tell us more about it in his next post.

Otherwise it still sounds like he's having a great time. What an adventure!

-Tania

New Pictures, Map Updates

There are new pictures up on the Pictures page from Nick's send-off in Georgia.

Also keep an eye on the map, it's being updated with his progress!

Nick Made it to Neels Gap

Mom just got a text message from Nick; he made it to Neels Gap in Georgia and was eating a hamburger! Must be nice after the first 30 miles of hard hiking.

Just Left

Nick just left for Georgia. He is planning to start the hike on Monday!