Aannnd... We're back.

It's been nearly three months since the conclusion of Expedition 2013.  We've been using that time to rest and relax, of course, but we've also been putting the pieces together to begin planning Expedition 2014.  To that end, we've assembled a larger team (five of us right now), and identified some possible destinations for this year's big event. 

On Nov 23rd, Nerds In The Wild met to discuss Expedition 2014 for the first time.  To see some highlights of that meeting (along with our BRAND NEW INTRO SEQUENCE!), check out the video below:

We were able to narrow our discussion down to two possible routes:

• Phillips Ridge to the Golden Hinde.  Hiking to the top of the highest peak on Vancouver Island
• The Hoh Rainforest.  Hiking from rainforest to alpine meadow to glacier in the Olympic National Park in Washington State.

As you can see, we're moving away from coastal hiking and into the mountains this year.  This will no doubt involve some new equipment, techniques, and training.  I can't wait to can't see what new toys we'll need, so keep an eye out for some more "Gear Guide" blog posts.  Also, with a larger group, there will be more opportunities for group training, which should make for some fun "Expedition Update" and "Adventure Report" entries.

Watch for more updates as we ramp up our training and planning towards Expedition 2014!