After weeks of hearing the urban legend about an "aqua blaze" on the trail, the logistics have been worked out and we hit the river tomorrow morning! This concept and the murky details behind it have been discussed by all thru hikers since we heard about them in GA. After arriving in waynesboro, the proper companies and details were discovered and the plans have been made.
Basically the aqua blaze consists of a canoe trip through the south fork river which runs through the shennandoh national park. Rather than hike the 100 or so miles that would get us through the park, we will be gliding down the river and it's rapids.
Fittingly, Captain Red Beard will be my canoe partner and the other boats will be filled by Legs & Peter Pan, and Foon and Red Sox. Spirits are high and everyone is psyched for the trip which should take up to 6 days.
Some AT purists may look down on the fact we are "skipping" this stretch of hiking, but this crew isn't concerned about what others think. We are out here for the experience and this is sure to be one hell of a time. Plus it gives me an excuse to come back and hike the shennandohs. I'll be sure to update as we go along (if service permits). Woooo!!
Mojo
have fun!!! ps, i thought when you mentioned captain red beard earlier that you were referring to yourself haha oops
ReplyDeleteMojo, Good luck to you and Captain Red Beard, keep your gear dry and stay in the boat.
ReplyDeleteGrampa Bob