what we're thinking

We made the brilliant decision to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (aka do the entire AT at one time).

WHAT?
-An almost 2,200 mile trail through 14 states in the East Coast
-We'll be hinking northbound (from Georgia to Maine)...hence our blog name NoBosters

WHY?
-To experience and enjoy God's land
-To live simply
-To challenge ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally

HOW?
-Leaving our jobs...hopefully, granted a leave of absence
-Sub-leasing our apartment with most of our furnishings...thanks Kiara and Stasie!
-Storing our other things in our parents' attic...thanks mom and pops!
-Paying (and bribing) Kiara & Stasie to take care of McKinley (Britt's dog)
-Researching and buying all the necessary gear which will be on our backs the entire time
-Reading and learning as much as possible about life on the trail (but we'll never be fully prepared!)

WHEN?
-Starting Mid-February 2009
-Ending 6-7 months later

RESERVATIONS?
-Yes. Leaving our jobs in a bad economy
-Yes. Leaving our family, Britt's dog, and our friends for an extended period of time
-Yes. Being cold (Britt's concern), being dirty (Kirstin's concern), being hungry
-Yes. Leaving the comforts of our everday life (music, food variey, TV, flushable toilets, daily showers, books)
-No. Brekaing from the daily grind
-No. An adventure, leaving our comfort zone, learning a ton, challanging ourselves
-No. Enjoying the stars, nature, interesting people along the way
-No. Having everything we need on our back

This has been a big decision, but an even bigger preparation process. We have less than 3 months until we head out, and we have a TON left to do. We'll keep you updated.