Rain is part of this adventure. I can't change that, but I can prepare for it. I don a rain jacket that has a hood large enough to cover my long hair. I also have a rain cover for my backpack and gaiters to prevent my socks from getting wet. But the most essential tool that I have is acceptance. Rain will be part of my thru-hike, no matter what. I will have to trek through areas that may have significant snowfall early in spring and endure thunderstorms that can hit with little warning. This journey will go better if I don't dread and curse the things I cannot control.
