prep work

preperation for the hike was very time consuming, tideous and sometimes frustrating. But it will all be worth it once we're on the trail. not only did we make too many extensive trips to REI, but Costco and other supermarkets were always needed one more time. we bought a bunch of quality bulk foods through United Natural Foods though- cheers to Kirsten for that!
a lot of the food we bought before the trail we have put in boxes for mail drops, which Elizabeth's parents are helping us with. the rest we will buy on the way in towns for resupply.

unloading from the road trip

so much food...

...and gear

let the boxing commence!

all the little things

they call it mountain money...

...so chris is loading up!

still working

we're already sick of peanut butter...and we haven't started yet!

thats right, peanut butter in a ziploc. pretty much everything is in a ziploc.
we will try to reuse everything sent as much as possible - i wish there was a good alternative to all this plastic?

the aftermath

and the final products

thought we're done? we still have to label them...then were done!


dryrun near Atlanta/Decatur - panola state park

we can't wait to just get on the trail and start walking. hopefully the planning will pay off!

Looking on to the big adventure!