The last year had been a difficult year for many in so many ways. Considering the pain and loss many have suffered, a hiking journal seems a bit self-absorbed. But life does go on, even if at times it may not seem as if it will go on in a meaningful way. Fortunately, for me, 2020 was a positive hiking year. I completed another state on the AT – Maryland. Two down (WV and MD); twelve to go! WV and MD were easy since they are both very close to my home and the states with the shortest AT miles. So, I may have to curb my enthusiasm a bit. Next up is Virginia, the state with the longest miles. I have a bit of a head start, having hiked 15 miles in Virginia so far; however, 400+ more in a year seems like a goal too far. We shall see. But in 2020, I notched a total of 108.9 miles hiked. This includes 41.7 miles on the AT and a few miles on the Potomac Heritage Trail. Also, my oldest son, wife, and grandson, all notched their first AT miles. That may be the biggest plus of the year; my family all is now aware of my thru-hike thoughts and have joined in my effort to hike the AT. I am still a considerable way from convincing everyone that a thru-hike is something I should attempt and even further away from finding the time to begin a NOBO attempt. But the journey continues to move forward, even if slowly.
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Quiet Man
I don't have a bucket list. At 61 years old, I have already had the adventures of a lifetime, especially after a 30-year Army career, five years of teaching high school, and a 37 year marriage still going strong. But I still have this deep desire to complete the Appalachian Trial. Archives
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