The Training Starts

I have big plans to do a little backpacking this year. A small trip to Upper Michigan in May, and a longer trip to Tennessee in October.

So...I dusted the cobwebs off of my pack...filled it with about 20 pounds of stuff...and my buddy Doug and I hit the trail.

We had what I hope is our last snow of the year last night. 1-3 inches. The snow made for a nice soft landing spot for our boots. And, as you can see...it's still spitting snow today.

We only went about 3 miles, but it was a nice start. My old pack felt good...except for one thing. It hit me just right (or just wrong) on the backside, and it was pushing down my underwear/supporter inside my pants. Not a good thing, and a problem that will have to be addressed.

Doug asked..."How you doing?"

I answered..."I hate to rant...but I'm losing my pants. It's not what you need to see...my briefs down to my knees."

Other than that...we're off and running.