the 2000 mile mark
a funny end to the 100 mile wilderness
check out my jacket to see how windy it was
Ben rips!
a proud momentWell it's official, we hiked the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine 2,175 miles in total. Ben and I summited Mt. Katahdin at 8AM September 3rd, 2007. It was a little later than expected due to an unexpected intestinal illness that we both caught 3 days from the end. We were able to get out of the 100 mile wilderness to rest for a week before returning. My father was kind enough to bring us home, my mother kind enough to drop us back off on some logging road in the middle of no where and our good friend Jayme was there to bring us home at the base of Katahdin. It was a wild day with cold temperatures and winds steadily blowing at 45-50mph. It was once again another test of our endurance and it seemed so fitting. My eyes teared as the summit and famous Katahdin sign were in sight, a day I have dreamed of for so many years. Ben and I walked hand in hand for the final steps and together touched that sign, the end of a nearly 6 month journey. We are proud to have completed our trip and will work our way back into "normal life". Thanks to everyone for the continual support and encouragement it has been more appreciated than you can imagine.
This will be our last posting except maybe a few more pictures!
Much love,
Ben and Amanda
12 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you guys and can't even begin to imagine what it must have felt like when you reached the end. You guys are an inspiration!
Yes! Great job guys! I really hope to see you at trail days next year. We loved hiking with you in the South, and need to stay in touch. Congratulations!
Broadway, of the Iron Chefs
Congratulations! I echo Broadway's (can I call him Paul again?) sentiments. It was a joy to get to know y'all and hike with y'all. Stay in touch and enjoy some rest and comforts!
Congratulations on your finish and for hanging in there all the way. I've enjoyed following your journey and glad I got to meet you when you were hiking with the Iron Chefs. Good luck on your next adventure.
Miller's Mom
When I first read that you had completed your journey it brought tears to my eyes....I am so proud of you!! Congratulations to you both!!
Love,
Val
Ben & Amanda, You two are absolutely amazing to me. Thru thick and thin you kept on keeping on. You are true kindred spirits,may you spend a lifetime of adventures together.
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