We haven't seen these two for way too long. We're used to seeing them quite regularly since they lived just 2 hours from us in MI for a few years. We'd see each other every other weekend or so. Anyway, this will be a great opportunity to do something amazing and spend a ton of quality time with our friends.
We've been going on walks, etc., a bit more frequently over the past week to try to get in shape, but today we really started a good workout regime to get us ready. There is a hiking trail at the foot of the mountain in Claremont - it's just a quick 10-min jaunt from our house. It's a 5-mile trail all the way around. About 2.5 miles is uphill. It will be a good place to practice for the Grand Canyon hike. We'll take some pics next time we go. Plus, once they open up Chino Hills Park, we will be able to practice on a 7.5 mile trail. However, because of the fires we had recently, that one is off limits for a while.
Beyond exercising, though, we have to get ready in other ways, too. Like getting gear. We already have a 4-person lightweight (11.5 pounds) backpacking tent, so we might just use that for all of us. That way, only one person has to carry a tent. We put it up today in our living room to see how easy it was to do and to see if it would be big enough for all of us. Here are a few pics. The first pic shows the whole thing (keep in mind it's not staked down). The second shows it closer. Ashley and Aaron, what do you think? Is this the way you want to go?
We'll keep you all updated on the progress of the trip preparations. It's pretty exciting for us!
1 comment:
I love my Langy! Nothing thrills me more than your enthusiasm regarding our hiking excursion.
The tent looks great. Thanks for making a list of necessities and to Nick for being the motivator. It's nice to have a break from that role for a while.
Keep those blog posts coming. It's wonderful reading what friends are up to, especially when pictures are involved.
xxoo
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