The Mission: Summit Mt. Katahdin by August 31

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The Mission: Summit Mt. Katahdin by August 31

Post by Batt14 » Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:45 pm

The mission timer: Sinn EZM1, Rescued Bape Edition
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My partner Lisa and I step off on February 20th from Amicalola Falls GA on a through-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Since everything that goes with us is carried on our backs, I had to settle on a single time piece for the trip and decided to go with the EZM1 I picked up from Seth, (Lisa is wearing an ABC watch). Since its return from Sinn it has proven deadly accurate, is light weight, and easy to read. The only decision left is strap or bracelet and I'm likely to go with the bracelet though I like having a button compass on my wrist when hiking. Obviously I'll be posting even less frequently than usual.
We figure somewhere between 5 and 6 months to complete the hike. If you want to check on our progress now and again we will be posting occasional videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaandPete
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Post by Chocodove » Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:59 pm

Godspeed. Have not done the whole trail, but Katahdin is a magical place. Looking forward to seeing you next to this sign later this summer.

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Post by kempoman » Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:22 pm

Love to see the timer and owner in mission together.
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Re: The Mission: Summit Mt. Katahdin by August 31

Post by River Rat » Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:39 pm

Have a great hike. Thought about doing the pacific coast trail when I lived in California but never got around to it. They had a news story about a daughter and mom who hiked that trail your doing mom was about as old as me they did it in 5 months her mom had a few falls due to the rocky sections of the trail stitches in the head it did not stop her.

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Post by deepcdvr » Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:56 pm

Fak yeah!

Awesome - gotta be honest, I would wear a quartz with a Garmin as backup :salute:
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Post by hoppyjr » Sun Feb 12, 2023 7:22 pm

Safe travels.


Put in some shoulderless spring bars with .09 tips, then a Zulu strap with your compass. When you return you can snip out the spring bars with a pair of side cutters. Easy and most secure. I’d wear a spare Zulu opposite wrist or strapped to pack.

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Post by Djf1978 » Sun Feb 12, 2023 8:53 pm

Have a safe trip, looking forward too the videos you are gonna post.

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Post by 93 Turbo » Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:23 am

Wow, 5-6 months. Thats ballzy, safest of travels. Along Paul's suggestions, perhaps a solar quartz. All the best. J
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Post by Ryeguy » Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:46 am

Safe travels!

Maybe we can set up a “call tree” amongst the Dub if you need support while in our respective areas. I can help if you get stuck while in NH.

Be careful in Maine. You’ll be thinking you’re nearing the end, but actually you’ll be crossing some pretty remote territory.

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Post by Bob1035 » Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:28 am

Good luck! My BiL did it years ago and it changed his life for the better.

Ryeguy wrote:
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Maybe we can set up a “call tree” amongst the Dub if you need support while in our respective areas. I can help if you get stuck while in NH.

Great idea! I'm an hour away but that's not far from the MD portion

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Post by Chocodove » Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:45 am

Ryeguy wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:46 am

You’ll be thinking you’re nearing the end, but actually you’ll be crossing some pretty remote territory.
No kidding. Just driving you think you're somewhat close once you get into Maine and it's still many many many hours away.
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Post by ezcheese » Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:12 am

Ryeguy wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:46 am
Safe travels!

Maybe we can set up a “call tree” amongst the Dub if you need support while in our respective areas. I can help if you get stuck while in NH.

Be careful in Maine. You’ll be thinking you’re nearing the end, but actually you’ll be crossing some pretty remote territory.
LOL all of Maine is "pretty remote territory" :banplz:
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Re: The Mission: Summit Mt. Katahdin by August 31

Post by Ryeguy » Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:24 am

Chocodove wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:45 am
Ryeguy wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:46 am

You’ll be thinking you’re nearing the end, but actually you’ll be crossing some pretty remote territory.
No kidding. Just driving you think you're somewhat close once you get into Maine and it's still many many many hours away.
I used to know a guy who was a head honcho in the paper maker's union. He worked in the mill up in Madawaska, Maine (which is a little town right on the Canadian border).

I remember him telling me he had to drive to union meetings in Philadelphia. He said when he got to Kittery, Maine, he was about halfway there.

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Post by Chocodove » Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:43 am

Ryeguy wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:24 am
Chocodove wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:45 am
Ryeguy wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:46 am

You’ll be thinking you’re nearing the end, but actually you’ll be crossing some pretty remote territory.
No kidding. Just driving you think you're somewhat close once you get into Maine and it's still many many many hours away.
I used to know a guy who was a head honcho in the paper maker's union. He worked in the mill up in Madawaska, Maine (which is a little town right on the Canadian border).

I remember him telling me he had to drive to union meetings in Philadelphia. He said when he got to Kittery, Maine, he was about halfway there.
Miilinocket/Baxter State Park is about 9.5-10 hours from me in Central NJ. It's about 5.5 to the Maine border. Our other favorite place in Maine, Acadia, is about 9 hours. We did a power trip once with a few days in Baxter and then a few days in Acadia. Quite the Maine grand tour.
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Post by jswing » Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:04 am

Nice! My brother is an avid hiker and has done the full AT. Quite a trip. I picked him and his girlfriend up somewhere in PA to let them stock up on provisions and such, and let's just say I was sorry I hadn't made them ride in the back of the truck lol. I also sent supplies to him at a couple post offices along the way.

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Re: The Mission: Summit Mt. Katahdin by August 31

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:52 am

Yeah wow, be safe the two of you there Pete. :o :salute: :salute:

I know it’s got to be just THE best to be able to do things like this
and I hope you have an incredible time. ;) :thumbsup: Honestly, it will be
just terrific to check in on you, so thanks so so much for the info,
as well as link !!!

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Post by Zidane » Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:39 am

Hell yeah. A grand adventure. Wish y'all the best. Good luck!

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Post by unsub073 » Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:32 am

Sounds like an amazing trip. Wish you the best of luck.

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Post by Batt14 » Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:51 pm

Thanks for all the well wishes and the solid suggestions fellas. I thought about a Garmin or variant, but we each have a cell phone with pretty awesome mapping apps, and I will be carrying a Garmin inReach satellite communicator for emergencies and for those areas with no cell service (rare, even in Maine). Carry much more than that, and keeping things charged becomes a problem, even with battery packs - heavy muthas. We've hiked sections of the trail in GA, PA, NH, (including Mt.Washington), and ME, so have a good idea of what to expect (the only easy day was yesterday, lol).
I really like the idea of the shoulder-less spring bars but I already sent the whole watch box off to storage and there isn't time to order any. Very well may go with the two strap option though. We pretty much have the supply chain set up, with family and friends sending us food, etc. every few days. In addition, the trail crosses through or near towns about once a week that have developed quite the cottage industry in support of through-hikers. Still we appreciate the offer of support from those that are "near" the trail - you never can have too many friends. Anyone that wishes to join us for a few miles is more than welcome!
If I spot any interesting watches along the trail, I'll be sure to post 'em here. Thanks again y'all.
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Post by Batt14 » Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:52 pm

Chocodove wrote:
Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:59 pm
Godspeed. Have not done the whole trail, but Katahdin is a magical place. Looking forward to seeing you next to this sign later this summer.

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It took someone with a brass pair to get up Katahdin in those conditions!
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Post by spring-diver » Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:06 pm

Woo hoo! That sounds like an epic adventure!
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Post by Captdave » Tue Feb 14, 2023 9:34 pm

Be safe brother. That sounds like an amazing adventure! Enjoy the walk and look forward to seeing the pics and hearing all about it.


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Post by AranaWhite » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:26 pm

Looking forward to the pics of those priceless memories. Who does this, you rock Pete, be safe.

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Post by AranaWhite » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:28 pm

Batt14 wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:52 pm
Chocodove wrote:
Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:59 pm
Godspeed. Have not done the whole trail, but Katahdin is a magical place. Looking forward to seeing you next to this sign later this summer.

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It took someone with a brass pair to get up Katahdin in those conditions!
Did you check Todd? :shock: Somethings in there.

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Post by Chocodove » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:39 pm

AranaWhite wrote:
Batt14 wrote:
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:52 pm
Chocodove wrote:
Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:59 pm
Godspeed. Have not done the whole trail, but Katahdin is a magical place. Looking forward to seeing you next to this sign later this summer.

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It took someone with a brass pair to get up Katahdin in those conditions!
Did you check Todd? :shock: Somethings in there.
That’s wasn’t even the worst day I’ve been up there :lol:

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