Random Thoughts about the Trip - April 16, 2013

Hi!

So this past week was busy, but I did manage to get out with a special guest for the maiden hike through Gatineau after a LONG winter without hiking at all. The trails were still covered in snow, and it was very much like hiking in sand!!! With a little luck we will have sunny skies and warmer temperatures soon! : - )

I will be in town this weekend as I have a few things going on that I need to take care of (like fundraising and event planning) but I wouldn't mind going for a hike. If anyone is interested in joining me this weekend, or any other weekend, I'm always happy to have people come along with me. You can meet the team, get some fresh air and some exercise!!!

I picked up more gear this weekend, so I now have the following items for my trip
-2 sets of merino long underwear, 1 light weight, one heavier weight (I got these all 30% off!!!)
-3 pairs of merino socks - 2 mid-weight, and one heavy for after the hike
-1 pair of hiking shoes
-1 puffy 900 fill jacket (I got this 40% off!!! even better)
-1 merino sweater
-2 pairs of light-weight hiking pants - they are columbia and fit like a dream!
-1 headlamp for reading, late night bathroom trips, and for penning postcards to people back home!
-1 sitting pad incase my sore tush needs something soft to rest on after a long day of hiking
-1 pillowcase which I can stuff with my coat/socks/anything soft to make a pillow out of.

To Do:
1. Sort out what I'm doing for bags
2. Vaccines/shots for the trip
3. Sleeping bag
4. Travel insurance
5. sort out snacks and stuff to pack
6. Look at a camera with nice tax return thanks to expert Kevin Lundy!!

FASHION SHOW EVENT FOR CARE CANADA
One of the ladies on the team is doing a fashion show to raise money for her charity (CARE Canada) on May 9, 2013 at Villa Marconi Centre on Baseline. Doors open at 6:30 and the show will feature the designs of Judy Joannou. Let me know if you want to check it out, and I can provide instructions on how to make a donation, which serves as your "ticket".

MASSAGES:
I am working with Richard Stannard at Alta Vista Chiropractic & Massage Clinic, who has kindly offered to donate a couple of hours each day to to massages for the climb. All of the money paid for these massages will go towards Habitat for Humanity!!
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.