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The Mountains are Calling's avatar

Looking forward to following along. Super curious how you can keep calories up eating that way. I like going stoveless but it's difficult to get enough calories unless you truly cold soak (which seems complicated and annoying). I've done some meals of instant potatoes, etc but haven't found a good solution.

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Gail M Francis's avatar

We get a lot of calories from gorp, good quality bread, cheese, and peanut butter. Sometimes fatty meats like salami. It's monotonous, but I seem to do okay with it. And of course, gorging while in town. :)

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Kris's avatar

I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventures. Have a great time!

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thank you!

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Elizabeth Ann Riner's avatar

I’m hoping you find some tiny bit of unexpected beauty every day. Serendipity is the gift of all travel.

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thank you Ann, I wish the same for you! So good to hear from you.

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Mary McGinn's avatar

Excited for you and your ventures!

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thank you! How wonderful of you to reach out!

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Lea's avatar

So excited to follow along!!

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thank you Lea!

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Rachel Parsons's avatar

Woo! Go Gail and Jessica! Excited for you both and for all of us who get to read your updates ❤️❤️

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thank you! We'll try to do you proud. :)

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Kathryn's avatar

Excited to follow along with both you! And thanks to Shane for the amazing trail map. Every long journey. . .

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thank you, it's so awesome to feel supported by you!

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Cece's avatar
2dEdited

Starbucks via instant coffee packets are the closest thing I've found to decent coffee while backpacking!

So excited for you both and can't wait to read all about it! Thank you for sharing your journey!

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Thanks!

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sherry's avatar

So super excited as you prepare to head out. I am currently in the old mountains of East Tennessee and you both inspire me and my niece Madeline ... will follow you all the way!

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Gail M Francis's avatar

I'm so glad you are in such a beautiful place right now. Thanks for cheering us on!

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Shane Dickey's avatar

You two are absolute rockstars. Go gettem!

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Gail M Francis's avatar

But you actually are.

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Knut Skarsem's avatar

Yay! The North West Passage, eh... sorry, Trail will never be the same again!

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Knut Skarsem's avatar

Ah, for just one time

I would take the Northwest Passage

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Through a land so wild and savage

And make a Northwest Passage to the sea.

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Gonna have to brush up on all the lyrics to that one so I can sing it while hiking! It's such a satisfying one to belt out!

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Knut Skarsem's avatar

Sorry, Jessica, if I triggered your earworm for the next few months. I know from experience that Gail is unstoppable (when it comes to song, too!)

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Gabriela Pastor's avatar

Stupid robot... I wrote who breaks first

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Gabriela Pastor's avatar

Fabulous! All the power to you and I will be following to know who breakfast first... jaja

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Gail M Francis's avatar

Ha, I think we all know that I will break first! :

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