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Training hikes for AT Trip

5/21/22—-Final training hike on the SG Conservancy.  Only 10 miles, but beautiful spring bloom.  So lucky to have this wonderful place out our back door.












 5/6 - 5/8 ——Final Training Overnight with cousin Skel and friends Tara and Dede.  Dbl checking gear is ready for the AT!











3/24/22----Family training hike at the Roelke ranch---only 4 miles






3/31/22---Training hike w/friend Dede on Ice Age Trail, very snowy 13 miler







4/9/22 Training hike @ Gov. Dodge w/friend Dede--12 miler







4/16/22 Training hike on SG conservancy with friend Rose--10 miler


4/23/22 - 12 miler at Gov. Dodge with my friend Jennifer Day-Nelson



4/30/22 -- Training hike on the SG Conservancy with my AT hiking buddy cousin Skel--8 miles in the rain!!

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  1. Leslie GravesJune 10, 2022 at 1:48 PM

    That photo of all the green hills is spectacular!! Thank you very much for sharing it and the other photos. Eager for more! Hope you are having a wonderful time.

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