What is the plan?  Well, here it goes.  The idea is to leave Harpers Ferry the morning of April 24th, hiking to Waynesboro, VA at the bottom of the Shenandoah National Park by May 3rd.  There are 34 established camp sites and if I'm able to put my preparation into practice I will be able to make my mark and stay at some of them while camping in dispersed backpacking camping locations on other days.  

we are sponsored today by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks.  An advocacy group dedicated to eliminating the $12B maintenance backlog of our Nations National Parks.  Check them out at http://www.restoreamericasnationalparks.org.

Check out The Trek's 2019 AT hiker survey -- https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/2019-hiker-survey-general-information/?ref=slider

We also talked about some of the ways to make sure you are able to find a good campsite.  Andrew Skurka, backcountry hiker extraordinaire, has definite opinions about this topic.  Find them at: https://andrewskurka.com/five-star-campsites-part-1-introduction/ (part 1 of a 4 part series)

Thanks very much and we'll see you next time!