In the early stages of the hike, the Gang gathers at Jeff and Dorothy Hansen's outfitting store in Neels Gap. From Left to Right starting in the back are "Eaglewing", "Chameleon", "Full Moon" (sitting), "Capt. Morgan" (sitting), and "Flamingo Freeze". In the front from left to right are "Mr. Procastinator", "Celestial Spirit". "Album", and "Keebler". This is the store where we outfitted ourselves with sleeping bags, hiking poles, and boots before hitting the trail. Dorothy Hansen, who runs the store with her husband has thruhiked the trail and her husband Jeff has been active in NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) and Outward Bound. They know what they are talking about, so if you want to get into hiking, they're real nice folks to talk to!