I’ve decided to use a hammock instead of a tent for the upcoming Appalachian Trail hike this summer. Less weight. Much cooler than a tent, both looks and temperature

I’ve also removed the forum from the site, that was never gonna get used anyway. Expect some more site changes along the way, gonna try and spiffy this site up again.

Anyway, the plan for the summer AT hike is this.

Start at Springer Mtn here in Georgia and hike until maybe Deep Gap (can’t really just stop at the state line, nothing there).

I am planning a short (2-3 week) excursion to the Appalachian Trail in June-ish. I have a hiking partner, but the schedule is up to him.

Anyways, might just make this site about my travel exploits I think

My partner cannot join me for the July 28-Aug 6 Competitours event. I’m posting in the hopes that maybe someone would like to go. Registration is open until June 27th. ANYONE!?!?!

via Jaunted

That’s right, after years of watching Amazing Race and checking in on our weekly Amazing Race maps, it is your turn to compete in the July 28th – August 6th Competitours challenge.

Oh, and there is more. Remember the Amazing Race winners from Season 9, “The Hippies?” Well the one and only Tyler MacNiven will be participating in the race with his Mom. Yes, that means you get to compete to dethrone the champion Tyler and his Mom.

HOW TO WIN
Leave a comment on this story describing the perfect “Competitours” challenge. Remember, these challenges are far more “Mole” than “MTV’s Gauntlet.” Meaning your entry will be judged based on originality, practicality, and intelligence. Some challenges include rounding 15 strangers up to the top of the Eiffel Tower to do the can-can, searching for obscure objects in an open-air market or thinking up new uses for torture items on display in a torture museum.

Just try to be resourceful and creative as you come up with these challenges, and remember, everything is put on digital video, so your challenge should have a visual component. For more sample Competitours challenges, go here.

ENTER JAUNTED’S FREE TRIP TO EUROPE FROM COMPETITOURS CONTEST

I don’t know what I did wrong, but my offline marketing is failing. I haven’t gotten a response back from any company I sent letters to. I don’t want to give up on this idea, but it seems so futile in this current economic situation; no travel companies are willing to throw in money to this great marketing plow and gain exposure.

If anyone has any hints/tips/people I might contact, let me know! I would love to be able to take part in this event!