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We are a year ahead of you, mostly walking 6-12 miles a day but we have no hills in SW Florida. We tried to make up for that by carrying a heavier pack but unless you start before sunrise it just gets too hot most days.
I have walked my way thru a pair of Altra Lone Peak 6s Mid Weatherproof so...
We are visiting our old landlord in Germany for a few days the flying to France to see Mont Saint Michel for a day, then driving to Lourdes for a day then returning the rental in Pau for the night then starting late to see SJPP and get to Orisson Refuge.
We tried to break our walking down to...
We are leaving this year in mid September. Planning and training are very important.
I think we have watched every YouTube video multiple times and still we have questions but we also know what to expect.
You have already found this great resource of shared information and wisdom.
We have...
We are behind you by a few weeks unless you go really slow. We are trying for the full French Way. Currently training daily 6-12 miles with pack and alternating footwear to build up calluses.
Good luck
Starting the French Way in September with my wife and her sister. We have been wanting to do this for years and now that my wife is retiring we can finally do it. We are actively training and gathering equipment and supplies and watching every YouTube video that we can find to gain more...
Starting the French Way in September with my wife and her sister. We have been wanting to do this for years and now that my wife is retiring we can finally do it. We are actively training and gathering equipment and supplies and watching every YouTube video that we can find to gain more...
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