Gear Check in Indiana

I threw all my gear on the lawn at Lake Luther, the camp I used to work at out here in Indiana. I went through everything, set up the tent, unfurled my clothes, and laid out all my equipment, like I was going to have a yard sale. The picture on this post shows everything I am taking with me on the CDT, and the other picture is of the pack when it is filled up. Cool, eh?

I am learning that there will be several hikers (maybe 12?) at Serrano's up at East Glacier Park. Because of the numbers, I am thinking about starting the hike on the 16th, because our numbers will exceed the capacity of the back country sites in Glacier National Park. It seems that this CDT hiking thing is catching on in popularity. Anyway, starting on the 16th would also allow me to hike with Gazelle and Marlowe, who will both be starting on that day. The question is: will So Far, Luna, and Chance go along with that date (I need to e-mail them!).

Anyway, I am having a great time out here in Indiana. I have enjoyed reconnecting with friends and family out this way. The weather out here has been perfect the last few days, and the mosquitoes are not fully out yet - I have a feeling though that they will be vicious here in a week. I wonder if they will be bad in Montana?

I cannot wat to get on the trail. Only another week before I will be boarding the train to East Glacier Park! Yipee!