Monday, February 21, 2011

Gearing Up For The Ride!

So I have been busy fundraising and want to Thank everyone who has generously donated to this great cause!  It really does mean SO much to me and those who suffer from MS! 
So I have been starting to try to get things together for the trip.  It is going to take alot more gear than what I had originally thought.  I am getting a new tent that is more durable and lighter weight!  I never knew that there was so much to know about tents but have learned alot about them through my shopping experience!  I have also purchased a stuff sack/ pillow which will server as my bag to put all of my clothes in and I can reverse it and it also serves as a comfy pillow!  I talked to my brother and he is going to be kind enough to let me barrow his itouch and digital camera so that way I have some tunes to listen to and can take pictures to document my trip!  I have been told that many times we will not have cell phone reception and I usually just use my phone to listen to pandora so this will not work. 
The guides have also been updating us with things that we are going to be doing along the route.  So far they have planned for us a bathroom remodel for someone who has MS so that they can shower more easily.  They have also planned a yard makeover for someone who has MS in which yard work is hard for them to do.  I am so exited about all of the other fun things to come while on this trip!