Modified shakedown

Did not complete per schedule. Spent Saturday and Sunday trout fishing with my son. Rested Monday, left on Tuesday. Weldon Spring to Augusta (Klondike Park) went well. Rained most of the night and got very cold, thanks for the accurate forcast weathermen in the area. Next day to Marthasville. Feet torn up, time for new inserts or new boots, stopped at Marthasville, wife picked me up there. Seperated my gear into what I used and what was a pain to carry, chucked a few things and will replace them.

10 miler

Went from McKittrick to the far side of Rhineland, about 10 miles round trip. Great day, I was surprised that I only saw 2 people the entire time.

Getting ready for a trial run

I'm going to do a "shakedown" trip during my spring break. My itinerary is:
Day 1: Drop off at Weldon Spring, hike 11 miles to Augusta, camp for the night.
Day 2: Hike from Augusta to Marthasville, camp for the night.
Day 3: Back to Augusta.
Day 4: On to Green Bottom
Day 5: Green Bottom to Machens (if time permits)
This should give me a good idea of what to expect. The mileage will increase each day for conditioning purposes. Granted my pack will be heavier than it will be in June because I have to pack warm clothes but it's the education I'm after.