My partner and I are heading to Springer Mountain as I type. Three years of planning, hiking, trips, shakedowns, gear list, exploring and researching. Now we just have to walk. I really want to thank this community for introducing me to a new approach toward the outdoors and helping me reach my goal in terms of weight and techniques. Let's see how it goes!
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