Georgia to Maine - - Please join me from start (4/1) to finish (8/10) - 132 days!!!!!

Bethlehem, NH
I have completed my thru-hike of the AT from Georgia to Maine; I started 4/1 and completed 8/10/10. I decided to do this thru-hike in memory of my brother Michael and in turn decided to turn it into a fundraiser. All money raised went to the Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country which gives year-round opportunities in sports and recreation to people with physical or developmental disabilities. My wife Pam and I got involved with this program because it allows us to help people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors like we do and my brother Michael did. Michael was born mentally challenged, and he loved to visit us in the North Country of NH and go hiking. He also loved the outdoors and did many other sports. So, to help others do this and other outdoor activities is a TRIBUTE to him, and an HONOR to us. Many of you have helped me along my journey and donated (follow donation link) directly to a secure website. All donations have gone and WILL CONTINUE to go to ASPNC – nonprofit org to help assist others to hike, ski, kayak, snow shoe..etc… Thank you all in advance for your kindness & generosity, Dave & Pam Smith

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Thursday 8/5

Today it was humid once again. Lots of mountains today. 4th Mnt, 3rd Mnt, Columbus Mnt, Chairback Mnt. More ups and downs to hammer the knees. Eyes to the ground to watch the footings.

Also, went across the Katahdin Iron Works Logging Road to the West Branch River to the Hermitage (protected area of old pines).

Stayed at the Carl A. Newhall Lean To - sleeps 6

16.88 miles today 78.6 left 2099.6 to date!
he was up early too gathering food

Posted by Dave Smith (Smitty) at 8/15/2010

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