Thus it begins.

We finished our final practice hike yesterday. Last call before we hit the trail for real. We used our full pack weight (roughly 40lbs for me), and did what amounts to a slightly below average day during the real thing: 7 miles and 400 feet of elevation change.

I feel good. Nervous, but mostly excited. The feeling of adventure!

So tonight and tomorrow we plan to spend doing light yoga, staying mostly off our feet, and doing final prep… and also enjoying a few lovely beers.

Cheers, my friends. Will update you when we hit the road.