Hey everyone, my name is Ray OneFoot Galli, Im 50 years old and just finished a 20 year career in the CT Department of Corrections. An Appalachian Trail thru-hike has been on my mind for many years. Cheryl, my wife of nearly 30 years, and I have spent years talking about and planning for my walk for 2018. Now, it seems, my time has finally come! The kids are grown (though not fully independent quite yet), the house is sold and the career that supported my family well but never fulfilled me is soon to be in the past. Ive always had a passion for hiking and backpacking and have done about 500 miles in sections on the AT. I grew up in Vermont and enjoyed a lot of time hunting, fishing, hiking and playing in the woods as a kid and teen. Time to start walking and see where this journey leads me. Cheryl and I will be blogging together; me from the trail, she from home in Connecticut Oh, and my trail name comes from my frequent reminders to myself & others to just put one foot in front of the other & see where the journey takes you. Cheryl's trail (angel) name is Should Be Good...for her response to nearly every adventure I suggest.
Posts
Chili Dogs, Cheesy Biscuits and a Knit Cap: Trail Life Is Good
Tonight is what trail life is all about. Campfire, laughs, trail magic in the form of cold beers, and even yoga! That quote is from OneFoots
Working On A Dream: Hello, Georgia
All the years of dreaming and planning came down to this moment. There were no nerves, no jitters. A quick I love you and he was off. At 8:53
Final Thoughts: Time to Stop Talking & Start Walking
Its time. Its finally his time. After 20+ years of dreaming and planning, we're down to less than two days until we will board a plane bound
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part (Other than Actually Hiking)
Its 7 on Sunday morning. Ive started preparing Sunday dinner. This week, by request, is pasta and meatballs. The bananas on the counter are
Maine or No Maine: Making Two Lists of Possible Outcomes
One month. That's four weeks. That's 28 days. Years of thinking and planning and preparing and talking (and, yes, obsessing) has now come down to
Who Are You Really? Let the Trail Reveal Your True Character
Full disclosure. Ray does not approve of this post because he doesn't like the spotlight on him. So, as in any good marriage, we talked it through,
Beating The Pre-Hike Winter Blues: Books, Blogs, And Movies
If youre anything like me (and I sincerely hope youre not!), youre sitting at home waiting for the big day to come when you finally leave for the
This Post Isn’t About Hiking – It’s About Love
This post isnt about hiking. Nor is it about gear or trail food or mail drop locations. This is a different kind of post. This post is about what
This soul was made for walkin – and thats just what Ill do.
Time to answer that question asked by so many when they hear of my plan to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail why?. First, and most importantly,
Something Old, Something New, How Do You Cook?, and What Kind of Shoe?
Whats in OneFoots backpack? And what brand is OneFoots backpack? As mentioned before, gear preference is really a personal trial and error