I’m so glad I waited 1 day for the rain to pass….today was totally amazing !!! The shuttle dropped 8 of us off at the ranger station base of Katahdin… I was first to get my pass to climb and I was outta the gate….I flew up that mountain I was so pumped… Probably didn’t look like that with the tracker but I hauled. Next time I saw the other seven hikers who were all southbounders I was on my way back down. They were on their way up…huffing and puffing on day 1 for them. When I approached the summit I didn’t think I would lose it but after I asked another hiker to take pics of my moment,,,, I lost it !! There was about 20 people there and my sobbing got everyones attention…and after I did my thing on the sign I actually got an applause from the group…which didn’t help my blubbering at all…. I took about half an hr to sit and reflect…answered some questions and just regained myself. The hike back down was quiet for me and passed quickly. I hitched out of the park with two rides….and it was over…just like that!!
A journeys end and a dream realized!!!!
Pics….self explanatory.
THANK YOU.
Congrats!
Every one of us reading your post is losing it, too!
What a journey of a lifetime! You DID it!
Dude…..your my new hero!
Well Done, good and faithful servant! Bronze those boots brother!
Just awesome. Well done sir!
Most excellent!!
So excited for you. Can’t wait to hear more stories.
Awesome Chris!! So happy for you. Few follow there dreams – it takes courage.
Congratulations!!! There are no words to express how happy I am for you! I think I would have those shoes bronzed!! Lol
Hope you retrieved those boots. Too much history to throw away. Congratulations.
Outstanding and congratulations my friend. Well done
OMG!!!!!!! I am so happy for you sweetie…….YAHOO!! CHECK THAT BOX ON THE BUCKET LIST DONE!!!!!
I am so happy for you! And proud to tell the story of my friend who completed the Appalachian Trail! Can’t wait to see you Chris!
Epic! Congratulations!!
AHHHHHH! Congrats Uncle Chris! This has been such an incredible journey to follow, and I’m so thrilled to see these amazing pictures! <3 Hope to get to see you when I'm in Dallas next, and hear all about your adventures.
Your the man !!
Found you randomly 3 years ago and have been one of the strangers lurking on your blog. Really looked forward to following your progress every few days and will miss the vicarious connection to the trail. Congrats, it didn’t some easy!
Wow! Congrats. I’ve read your posts the last few years and dream of my own hike. Another silent hero is your wife. You’re lucky that you have support for your hike like that. Would love to hear more in depth tips for the future thru hikers
Congrats Uncle Chris! I am so beyond proud of you! I cannot wait to see you and hear all about your adventures! Love and miss you!
OMG. So PROUD of You My Friend.
Def will be over to raise a glass when you reach back and J home
xox. Misty n Jacky