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the MACK family (Matthew, Amelia, Charlotte, & Kara) take on the adventure of a NOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2022

About

Welcome to our blog. The MACK family consists of 2 pastors (Matthew & Kara) and our two daughters (Amelia & Charlotte). We are always up for an adventure and are planning our biggest adventure to date – a NOBO (north-bound) thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in Spring 2022.

Backpacking at Pictured Rocks in 2020

We hope you enjoy our posts as we plan, prep, and buy a heck of a lot of backpacking supplies. And please be in touch! We’d love to hear from you!