Category Archives: Trail Updates

Day 32 – Monday, May 12 I made it to Tehachapi yesterday evening and since I’m actually a day ahead of schedule, per say, I’m going to enjoy another zero day to give my feet a badly needed rest. All is good, … Continue reading →

Day 27 – Wednesday, May 7 I’m enjoying my second zero day on the trail at the Saufleys, Hiker Heaven, in Agua Dulce at mile mark 454. I spent the past several days hiking with Coach, a retired high school science teacher from Washington, and Hemlock, who … Continue reading →

Day 20 – Wednesday, April 30 Hello from Cajon Pass. I’m at mile 342 and things are going great! Most days I’m already hiking 20 or more miles. Before I get started, I need to back up to Idyllwild and … Continue reading →

Day 11 – Monday, April 21 Made it to town a day early and I’m enjoying my first zero day in a cool little place called Idyllwild. The main reason I’m a little early here is that there is a section of the … Continue reading →

Day 7 – Thursday, April 17 After doing sixteen miles today before noon (I started walking at 4:45 a.m. this morning), I made it into Warner Springs in time to get a burger (food first) and to use a computer to do a quick … Continue reading →

Well, I had another great send off from Amicalola Falls State Park on Thursday, April 18, 2013 as I started my hike from the AT approach trail up to the top of Springer Mountain. Mary, (Mrs. Whitewater) and Jackson drove around that afternoon to … Continue reading →

Day 150 – Monday, August 6 I’M ALL DONE WALKING…I will continue to make several adds to this post in the coming days after returning home from Maine. Thanks for everyone’s interest and support in both my journey and the Hudson … Continue reading →

Day 140 – Friday, July 27 114 Miles remaining to Mt. Katahdin, Maine – and Lobsterfest Coming into Monson, ME yesterday afternoon was pretty emotional knowing it’s the last trail town until I complete my thru-hike. Monson is the southern most point of the … Continue reading →

Day 126 – Friday, July 13 316 Miles remaining to Mt. Katahdin, Maine – and Lobsterfest The White Mountains are just AWESOME!! I’m so glad that the scenery continues to get better and better as I head north to Maine. We all enjoyed our … Continue reading →

Day 120 – Saturday, July 7 389 Miles Remaining to Mt. Katahdin, Maine – and Lobsterfest Thought I needed to add a few additional photos from my family and friend’s visit to Vermont. Below is my son, Bill, my wife, Mary “Mrs. … Continue reading →