Articles of Interest

On the can-stoves:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverage-can_stove

Lizzy mentioned that she was leaning in this direction. In the interest of simplicity and cost, I am tempted to do so also. Between all of us, the extra weight of fuel probably won't be that bad, and overall they seem quite user-friendly. And as Boo-Boo pointed out, it's a more environmentally friendly fuel source.

"What to leave home":
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7410

Seems like a pretty good list. I disagree with him on ground cloths and maybe a book, but overall sounds like productive advice.

"Ideas for an inexpensive thru-hike":
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=22959#post22959

This guy lays out a pretty comprehensive guide to what towns are worth stopping in, where you should buy vs. mail drop, and where the hostels are cool. Only problem is it's NOBO, so we'd have to reverse it. Sounds like he's hiked this thing A LOT...kinda crazy.

Random tips:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=95200#post95200

Just a few more suggestions worth reading. In general, the whiteblaze site has been really helpful for me since I discovered it all of - two days - ago!

whiteblaze.net

if anyone reads this blog...

i just discovered whiteblaze.net and they have some fun stuff to explore. going to the REI scratch and dent sale Saturday morning and may be in contact with you before then.

still pumped to do this thang!!

more team names

what do we think about...

The Babe Brigade

Daughters of the Revolution (think irresistible)

Team Fleam (it's a word - i used it in scrabble the other day)

The Odd Squad