7/28 - Update

In Vermont now, 590 miles left. There's mud everywhere and its raining a lot which is slowing him down. He also wanted to let everyone to know that he hasn't checked his email in over a month, so don't think that he's snubbing you, well actually he is snubbing you....he's just busy walking to Maine.

Old Update (new to us)

July 12th - Al met up with Guy as he was walking off the trail in New York...had a good meal but they thought there was a dead rat in the room. Turns out is was Al's backpack. Ha. So, Guy was supposed to be there for 3 or 4 days, and every night when Al would pull out his notebook to determine the mileage for the current day and the next, there was apparently problems when Guy realized there were more miles than he thought. Needless to say Guy was done after 2.5 days. I don't blame him, this trek is a lot tougher than we think. Oh, and by the way.... i don't think he'll be sharing a tent with Al anytime soon...the dead rat seems to be a constant companion on this journey. Good times.

Al's currently in Connecticut...less than 700 miles to go. He says he's ahead of schedule.

6/24 Photos (finally)

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Harper's Ferry - 6/20

In Harpers Ferry 1011 miles done. Va was a long state 550 miles. Took some time off the trail, going back on 6/22. Looking forward to the second half of the journey. Hope to get a chance to hike with family and friends ( 15 plus miles per day ).

6/6 - Mile 851

I'm in Waynesboro today and a zero day tomorrow, mile 851. Will start the Shenandoah on 6/4. This is suppose to be a
really great walk. More food and shorter miles seem to work, for now.

Memorial Day Update

I'm taking a 0 day in Daleville ( 717 ) miles done. I need to think about my food so I don't lose any more weight. I'm planning on decresing my miles per day to around 13 and carry more food. Also starting to have shin splints ( one more reason to cut the miles ). Not really all that bad, but want to make sure they don't get any worse.

Allen's thinking of taking a 5 day break in June from the 17th to the 22nd to come back home, get some home cooked meals and try to fatten up before continuing on. Good idea. Lots of BBQ's and beers!

Day 33 Update

This email came in on 5/6.....

Have done 462 miles and in Damascus, Va. Will be leaving tomorrow for 6 days. Did my first 25 mile day on 5/3. All my miles are done and will be done, with full pack. Some folks slack pack ( only carry snacks, water, with a small pack, and have someone drop them off, or pick up after doing some miles on the AT ).