Welcome back! At long last, I am proud to present a relaunch of the infamous HelloNeiman blog. This time, however, the writing is laser focused (as is my attention) on my biggest passion project ever – a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. During the past year, I really ramped up preparing and planning for this epic journey. Now, most friends and family know I have been obsessively planning this trip since first picking up Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods back in 2003, but this past year brought on a new level of dedication as a start date is possibly on the horizon (more to come). For those unfamiliar, the AT is a 2,189 mile journey from Georgia to Maine, passing through a total of 14 states along the way.
But I’m not leaving tomorrow, so why start the blog today? Well, as a career Management Consultant, I truly appreciate the art of planning and project management – putting a strategy in place, preparing goals, establishing important milestones, defining requirements, aligning stakeholders, preparing a budget, etc. So, although many AT thru-hikers prefer to just get out there and wing it, I believe the planning is just as fun and will lead to an even greater experience out on the trail.
Whether you have an interest in this adventure or not, I invite you to subscribe, follow, or read along as I update the world on my planning progress. And if/when the exciting day comes when I take my first step on the white blazed trail, this blog will become the daily journal of my travels. Hello Neiman!
Note: For nostalgic purposes, the original HelloNeiman blog entries are archived here.
Hello Neiman! 
Keep me posted. I won’t be able to accomplish this task with you, but I’ll certainly hike a section of the trail with you! max
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Congrats! Look forward to following you.
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Most excellent! If you want to have a laugh, ask Marcus how I found out Hello Neiman was re-launching. Also, he has a cousin who has hiked the the AT and the PCT so let us know if you want us to connect you with him.
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A Neiman always plans ahead! I’m so excited for you and for the relaunch of hello Neiman blog! Let’s find out what section a sister and her infant can join you, I’m in!
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I love my nephew, but I think that is only possible in or near a town. How about you guys come to D.C. And meet for a day hike in Harpers Ferry?
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That could be fun, I’ll talk with dev!
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From one hiker to another – Don’t forget to break in your boots. Seriously – it will make the whole trip way better.
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That includes replacements along the way… buy them & break them in, ship them ahead. Maybe include some extra moleskin! 😉
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Mike, check out Leukotape. It’s my new go-to foot care – thinner and more durable than moleskin, and works great!
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