Day 150 - Winter has come

Very cold last night, -4 (or 25 Fahrenheit for my American readers) according to the weather report. Was sleeping in a shelter, inside my sleeping bag wearing all my clothes. I wasn't cold but wasn'tRead more
Very cold last night, -4 (or 25 Fahrenheit for my American readers) according to the weather report. Was sleeping in a shelter, inside my sleeping bag wearing all my clothes. I wasn't cold but wasn'tRead more
Wie war das? In allem Schlechten steckt etwas Gutes?
Begonnen hat der Tag mit Regen und Nebel und endete in einem Shelter mit einer netten Familie. Dazwischen waren wir in Smithburg, da JochenRead more
Heute morgen haben wir unseren wunderschönen Zeltplatz unter Verabschiedung von mindestens 15 Feldkaninchen verlassen. Das Wetter hat sich hingegen der Vorhersage zum Guten gewendet. Über zahlreicheRead more
Pickett’s Charge was the culmination of the Battle of Gettysburg. Taking place on July 3, 1863, the third and final day of battle, it involved an infantry assault of approximately 15,000 ConfederateRead more
Col. Strong Vincent
Vincent's 1,300 men were barely in position on Little Round Top when Alabama and Texas troops assailed them. The fighting grew fierce and at close range. When his right flank beganRead more
“Forward men!” General Reynolds shouted as he personally led the Iron Brigade of the West into line. “Forward for God’s sake, and drive those fellows out of those woods!” At about 10:30Read more
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg .
The Seminary building served as a lookout on July 1, 1863, the first day of battle. From the cupola, Brig. Gen. John Buford, commanding First Division,Read more
Two full days of hiking in beautiful Pennsylvania. Staying tonight in an old mansion, now a hostel with bunk beds, tepid shower water, but lots of good energy. It’s located in Pine Grove FurnaceRead more
Today was our longest mileage and most elevation, and we did great … maybe because we were moving fast to stay warm during this cold snap. We are still in the beautiful Michaux State Forest. We wentRead more
Traveler Weird, it's like 30 + everyday here. I think you're hiking in the wrong sopt
Traveler Hi Ash, as someone beeing used to cold weather I can just give you one advice, if you have a good sleeping bag, do not wear anything inside and it will keep you warm. The clothes will do the opposite. It is cold over here too, we already had some snow but I was in Australia than 😀