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t he o f f i ci a l m ag a zine o f t he a p pa l achi a n t r a il co nser va n c y / sp rin g 2019
Forest
Health
and the Wild East
Travel and Adventure
in Trailside Communities
Celebrating 2,000-Milers
#optoutside
06 / contributors
08 / President’s Letter
10 / Letters 2018 2,000-miler Kevin “Hungry Cat” Kelly
12 / overlook with fellow hikers in Shenandoah National
Park — a beloved destination for both day
visitors and long-distance trekkers.
18 / Trailhead
What’s happening along the Trail
46 / APPALACHIAN FOCUS
“Family photo” at Woods Hole Hostel 30 / step out
Adventure and culture await in
48 / Recommended communities along the Trail
Bear-resistant food storage containers
14 / healthy forests
50 / Indigenous A.T. Forests and the vitality of the Wild East
Diverse habitat in pitch pine — srub oak barrens
52 / trail stories 22 / 2,000-milers
Postcards from paradise Congratulations to thousands of dedicated
hikers on their A.T. completions
54 / parting thought
A true sense of place 40 / hiking with dogs
Tips on bringing your best friend along for the hike
On The Cover
A.T. sunset near Newfound Gap in the
44 / A.T. Indulgence
Treat yourself to some of the finer things Trailside
Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
By Aaron Ibey
Spring 2019 / A.T. Journeys 03
The Magazine of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy / spring 2019
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the Appalachian Trail — ensuring that
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AT MOS | AUR A A G
Russell Tours
contributors
I’ve learned that the
key to roadtrip success
is to not just visit the
“ A change of scenery, no matter what the scale,
for me is always a refreshing way to reset my mind. Whether
it is my husband and I taking our two dogs for a short walk
in a nearby park or packing us all up for a road trip to a new
destination. Every one of our contributors in this issue was
inspired by an aspect of their lives that deeply influences them
Hiking in
Hiking in Beautiful
Beautiful Places
Places
Hike the best parts
and delivers a fresh perspective, creating a collage of stories,
big attractions, but to voices, and images that is as varied as the landscape of the
seek out and be open to A.T. From finding solace in forests — and realizing how of the greatest
European trails
important it is to protect those shady canopies of escape — to
unexpected experiences, the excitement of planning a new adventure, to simply Kubota — tough enough for the
food, and people absorbing the sense of place that comes from a familiar or in the Alps.
Kim O’Connell
new environment — these stories encompass the larger story A.T. landscape, tough enough
for your property and more …
”
of the Wild East.
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Katie Eberts Hannah Fries Kim O’Connell Mark Ellison Haute
Tour de
Tour de
Inspired by simple outdoor Hannah Fries grew up in New A resident of Arlington, Virginia, Mark Ellison began exploring
surroundings like flower gardens Hampshire, spending many Kim O’Connell has written about the southern Appalachian
and song birds, Katie Eberts summers hiking and camping conservation, science, and history woods as an undergraduate at
Mont Blanc
Blanc
hopes her illustrations will leave in the White Mountains, on and for a range of publications. With Western Carolina University.
Mont
you feeling happy. She graduated around the A.T. She graduated her husband and two children, He became fascinated with the
from the University of Michigan from Dartmouth College and went she is on a quest to see all 50 beauty and solitude he found
Stamps School of Art and Design on to get an MFA in poetry from U.S. states (with only three more there. His doctoral research
or
or
and is currently a freelance artist/ Warren Wilson College in North to go) and is a veteran of several at NC State focused on the
illustrator based in the upper Carolina. She has worked as an ambitious road trips. “I was drawn restorative benefits of hiking in
peninsula of Michigan. Over the editor at Orion magazine and at to writing the story about Travel wilderness, which opened doors
Dolomites
past six years, she has created Storey Publishing — and is the and A.T. Communities because for collaboration with researchers
Dolomites
several feature illustrations as author of the poetry collection Little I’ve learned that the key to road- and practitioners from other
well as artwork for two covers for Terrarium as well as the book Forest trip success is to not just visit countries to better understand
A.T. Journeys. Some of her other Bathing Retreat. She currently lives the big attractions, but to seek the connections between nature
Alta Via
Via
clients include: Bon Appétit and in western Massachusetts with her out and be open to unexpected and human health. “Writing
Alta
Delicious Living. “Working on an husband Adam Brown, and son, experiences, food, and people,” about forests along the Trail
illustration about healthy forests Amos. “One of life’s greatest joys, I she says. After a recent trip to was intriguing to me because of
really appealed to me,” she says. think, is getting to really know Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, Kim its focus on us as the primary
“Having the opportunity to depict a place,” she says. “…whether that has now added visiting a long list stewards of their health,” he says.
plants, animals, and humans in place is a mountain, a river, of A.T. Communities to her future “...not only for our own well-being, Hike 7,
Hike 7, 10,
10, 14
14 or
or 21
21 days.
days.
one peaceful setting felt like a a section of trail, a patch of woods travel plans with her family. but for the other species that
sort of shout-out to the Peaceable in your backyard, or even the share the planet with us.
Kingdom paintings by Edward
Hicks. It was such a treat.”
teaming ecosystem of
a city block.”
Do the
Do the best
best parts
parts of
of these
these
famous hikes
famous hikes without
without having
having
06 A.T. Journeys / Spring 2019
to sleep
to sleep in
in aa dorm
dorm room
room and
and
share aa bathroom.
share bathroom.
President’s letter
The A.T. on your
lunch break:
come work for
Show A .T. Commu ni t ies Dartmouth College
Your Lov e
WITH PEACE OF MIND
About a year ago, I woke round it. They are key threads in
up in an Airbnb in Pawling, New the fabric that maintains the
York. Before a full day of meetings, A.T., protects open space and
I pulled on my boots, stretched a habitat, and connects residents
minute on the deck, and headed and visitors to opportunities to
up the hill for a quick hike on the lear n about w ild life, native
Appalachian Trail. How did we plants, natural history, and cul-
find this lovely landing spot? It tural roots. The volunteer vaca-
was advertised as the “A.T. House.” tions that some Appalachian
On a recent Pennsylvania trip, Trail maintaining clubs offer are
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guided hikes on other trails in the area, along with river trips a deep commitment to marrying local business and eco-
and meals made with garden-fresh produce. nomic development, tourism promotion, and conservation.
In Hot Springs, North Carolina, the Smoky Mountain In the Harlem Valley — where I woke up last spring to an
Diner offers a “Hungry Hiker” burger on its lunch menu. early morning hike from the doorstep of the “A.T. House”—
Farther south, near Bryson City, the River’s End restaurant the collaboration that the Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail
is sandwiched between the best of land and water recreation Community is fostering to support its Geotourism work has
— the A.T. and the whitewater of the Nantahala River. spawned a new level of cooperation among local, regional,
From Georgia to Maine, close to 50 communities and coun- and national conservation groups active in the area. These
ties are designated Appalachian Trail Communities. These groups are now exploring how to create a unified voice for
and many other towns, villages, and small cities near the Trail conservation in the Harlem Valley and put their collective
are hospitality centers not only for the A.T., but also for all muscle behind shared priorities.
kinds of other outdoor recreation experiences. These com- This spring, take some time to explore a community near
munities are where visitors launch their explorations of the the Trail. Use it as a base camp for a day or two, take a hike
Wild East — the important corridor of open space that con- and enjoy a meal, fine companionship, and the hospitality,
sists of and surrounds the Appalachian Trail. Where hikers, local culture, and events that these places distinctively offer.
walkers, bicyclists, paddlers, birders, and you name it provi- Your dollars and commitment to the health of the wild and
sion, refuel, and rest up. rural landscapes accessible from these communities will have
Each one of these communities offers travelers something more ripple effects than you can imagine.
unique to explore, experience and, learn. They invite visitors Suzanne Dixon / President & CEO
to linger — to arrive early, stay longer, or take time off the Trail NOW AVAILABLE
or the river or the road — and immerse themselves in some-
thing new.
These communities are also connecting points for steward- B R E E Z E LT G T X
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letters
At Beyond Boundaries we are New York
committed to making the 225 miles
world a better place.
Chambersburg
many amazing people on the Trail and list of finished hikers and their Trail The Hippie Man line
Gettysburg
having such a great time, I wished the names. I meet a few hikers each year encourages everyone
trip would go on. I realized I already had while day hiking near my home in Penn- to clean up and care
everything I needed on my back, so I got sylvania. I offer treats when I can for for the outdoors. Washington DC
85 miles
permission from my boss to continue awesome Trail conversation. It is really Each Hippie Man shirt
hiking. My 30-day trip turned into a great to see their names and/or their comes in a recyclable
six-month adventure. I ended up having pictures in my favorite magazine. bag meant to be reused
the time of my life on the Appalachian Gerald Mistal to pick up trash.
Trail. My adventure came to an end Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
when I summited Springer in mid-De- We also love to give back so
cember. I returned home, constantly A greatly improved magazine.
10% of every Hippie Man
wishing I was still on the Trail. Life is I am a life member and don’t get out much
shirt purchase goes
better there. Now I wonder what great anymore on the Trail, and the magazine
directly back to the ATC.
adventure will come next in my life. keeps me in touch with what’s been going
Christopher “Just Dave” Dube on. The Winter issue was read cover to Hippie Man believes
Townsend, Delaware cover. Thanks for the new version. that a #MoveForward
Bill “Macon” Jones mentality is a motivation
L o v e t h e Wi n t e r i s s u e ! I t Macon, Georgia to keep moving
starts with the fabulous photography forward, whether in
You gu ys Roc k ! I t ta k e s so that includes the advertisements. And life or on the trails.
much to maintain a trail so long, rug- all the articles relate well to the theme
ged, and with so much foot traffic. Yet
the only time I found myself hopping
of the “Wild East.” Good work.
Wendy “Tiger Bomb” Pacek
A.T. Journeys welcomes your comments.
The editors are committed to providing balanced gobboutfitters.com
over downed trees was the day after a Altoona, Florida and objective perspectives. Not all letters received
hurricane (and Trail maintainers were may be published. Letters may be edited for
already out there). I know that your I a lway s l o ok forwa r d t o clarity and length.
work goes beyond Trail maintenance, A.T. Journeys showing up in my mail-
but this is just one example of the excel- box. It is the one magazine I read cover-
Don’t miss the fun! damascus
lent work you do. Thank you! to-cover. I do like the new design, editor@appalachiantrail.org
Kreg “Carrot Top” Moccia although I will miss the “As I See It” Letters to the Editor
Peabody, Massachusetts
virginia
TRAIL DAYS
column. This was a favorite of mine. I Appalachian Trail Conservancy
enjoyed the inspirational stories of P.O. Box 807
MAY 17-19
Bega n a 30-day back pack ing ever yday hikers. One thing that I Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807
trip to escape from everyday life and implore you not to change in the spring
stress in Carlisle, Pennsylvania last issue is the feature dedicated to the
June — heading northbound with no previous year’s 2,000-milers. I love see-
destination in mind. While meeting so ing their pictures and going through the
@doug.hahn.1313 @summitlodgesugarmountain weighed a buck 20 using 35 lb hike was life-style changing
The Trail should be a historic Sharing the Trail with wildlife is all spud bars to flip 1,000 pound would be an understatement. Highlights include a hiker
landmark preserved forever… part of the experience! boulders and using hand tools Hope it is for you too! Enjoy the parade, educational programs,
Take your kids, take your to chop down trees blocking journey! ~David Pagano
guest speakers, free gear
grandchildren for a hike. There @appalachian_adv the path. I admired their effort
is absolutely nothing like the I ordered my Wild East Poster and really appreciated not Sent in my reservation
repair, music, food, and more.
Appalachian Trail. Get to know and proudly donated to the having wet feet for a few for 2 weeks with Konnarock. Stop by the Appalachian Trail
nature, respect it, not trash it. keep the A.T. wild for future more days. Thank you all This will be my 17th time on Conservancy booth in the town
photo by Jordan Bowman
generations. for what you do. Trail crew. Real Trail magic.
park to enter to win prizes.
@davisfromvegastotrail ~Richard Gehring
The Wild East is so important @johnny_nature.seed Started my flip-flop from
to protect. Our backyard I passed some Trail workers [the Flip-Flop Festival] in 17’!
For more information visit:
to nature. in Maine, college students Good times…To say my thru-
traildays.us
10 A.T. Journeys / Spring 2019
overlook
P
T he T r ail Commu ni t y in Bloom A .T . C A M
pl an
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✓
Thank
You
Register
for A.T. Campsites
to Reduce Crowding
A.T. Camp was designed to help groups plan
their hikes while avoiding overcrowding and
related natural and social impacts at camping
areas. Register your hiking group and receive for Your
immediate notifications Generous Tribute
A.T. - White Mountains National Forest just before Franconia Ridge. By Aaron Ibey
and Memorial Gifts
With spring comes not only a return of impassible due to multiple downed limbs and trees. ATcamp.org
warmer weather and greenery but also hiking boots In Shenandoah, the central and south districts were
and packs. The Teahorse Hostel in my home town, completely closed through March. And, naturally,
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, opened its doors the northern section of the Trail is still under snow
recently and already our A.T. Community is busy cover. Trail conditions will test the mettle of our
with hikers. Harpers Ferry and the Appalachian crews and overseers as they work to ensure the path
Trail Conservancy will be hosting its annual Flip is open and ready for our visitors. But, as always,
Flop Festival at the end of April and hikers, choosing they up for the challenge.
a “flip-flop” thru-hike, will come into town for last Whether you are a hiker, a Trail worker, or a
minute guidance and workshops before heading out Trail neighbor there is much you can enjoy and
on their adventure. While originally started as just appreciate about the Appalachian Trail. There is
an A.T.-focused event, the Flip Flop Festival has also much you can do to help protect and preserve
grown into a town-wide activity, involving all types it for others. Hikers: remember to practice Leave No
of local businesses and bringing in visitors well Trace and follow guidelines on day and overnight
beyond A.T. hikers. group sizes. Be respectful when you arrive in our
In addition to Harpers Ferry, A.T. Communities Trail communities. Volunteers: you have a great
up and down the Trail are making similar plans. In opportunity to act as Trail Ambassadors while out
my area, our newest town, Round Hill, Virginia is doing your work, so make sure to stop and chat
gearing up for its Designation Day Appalachian Trail with hikers that you see, sharing both your love
Festival. Planned for June, the event will coincide for the Trail and ways that they can also give back
with the northbound thru-hiker “bubble” arriving with their time and membership dollars. And A.T.
in our area. From the early days of Damascus Trail Communities: continue to work to promote the Trail, FULL LISTINGS:
Days, to now multiple communities along the entire not only to outside visitors, but also with your own
appalachiantrail.org/WinterTributes2019
Trail, we are seeing the importance and benefit residents, making sure that everyone knows what a
hikers bring to these small towns. wonderful resource is just outside (or a short drive Share your LOVE MAKE A GIFT:
In addition to hikers, you’ll also notice a lot of from) their back door. for the A.T. with a
volunteers out with weed whackers and saws. This gift membership appalachiantrail.org/tribute
past year’s late winter storms have really wreaked See you on the Trail! appalachiantrail.org/giftmembership
havoc on the Trail — with miles of sections almost Sandra Marra / Chair
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Pamela “Chilly” Parker, Springer Mountain, Georgia. Photo by Bob Parker Janes Bald, North Carolina. By Aaron Ibey
healthy
forests
The Health of forests along
the A.T. is integral to the
vitality of the Wild East
By Mark Ellison / Illustration By Katie Eberts
We find on the Appalachian Trail a reprieve
from modern life full of noise, light, air
pollution, and constant connectivit y.
Exploring the Trail is like going home, or entering a
restorative cocoon. Though we have tried to separate
ourselves from nature in our urban lives, our health is
inseparable from that of the Earth. We are responsible for
tending the relationship with the forests of the Wild East
now, helping to replenish them similar to how the Cherokee
and other indigenous cultures have for centuries.
Since the first section of the Appalachian Trail opened in 1923, millions of
people have set foot on it seeking an escape in wild nature that is freeing, awe
inspiring, and life changing; using it as an exit ramp from frenetic schedules,
invasive noise, and incessant demands on our attention to some of the most
splendid landscapes in the country. The U.S. population that year was 111
million, it now eclipses 327 million, bringing with it profound impacts.
Population increases in the eastern U.S. have multiplied our carbon
footprint, with the forests of the Appalachians being a crucial carbon absorption
14 A.T. Journeys / Spring 2019
stress, and makes us smarter. The call of the junco, hemlock woolly adelgid. Without them, the
waxwing, or barred owl, the gentle flow of a ecology of the forests is impacted as is the di-
stream, the radiant red leaves of a maple floating versity of native trout in the mountain streams.
through the air, or the scent of fir trees, are all soft Researchers are enlisting the help of laricobius
fascinations that help to heal our attention ca- beetles, which consume wooly adelgids, to save
pacities. High quality, natural settings free of the hemlocks. The peaks of the mountain range
noise, human structures, and other distractions are kissed with spruce-fir forests bringing a
offer the most health benefits as do areas with the taste of Canada to the southern United States,
highest biodiversity. The Appalachians offer some but these too are under siege. The Fraser fir is
of the most biodiverse areas in in decline due to an infestation by the balsam
North America, including over 158 woolly adelgid. And numerous invasive species
Left: Beech forest and different tree species. Spanning 11 like feral hogs, kudzo, and English ivy are deci-
whorled wood aster along the degrees of latitude and over 6,500 mating native plants.
A.T. in the Roan Highlands feet in elevation, the diverse habi- Forests cradle our well-being. When we look
Tennessee/North Carolina. tats of the A.T. likely harbor more into nature, we gaze into a mirror reflecting our
By Jerry Greer; Right: rare, threatened, and endangered priorities. How often do we quiet our mind and
Barred owl on the A.T. species than any other national listen to the forest to learn what it needs? Tho-
near the southern border of park unit. reau described tramping eight or ten miles
Shenandoah National Park. Until the early 1800s, Appa- through the snow to keep an appointment with
By Paul Hammond lachian forests remained rela- a beech-tree, yellow birch, or pine. Perhaps we
tively unscathed. But the arrival should slow down and do the same, while envi-
of the Industrial Revolution in- sioning the A.T. with the same wonder. Realiz-
troduced a period of rapid expansion of logging ing what a gift and responsibility it truly is
to fuel the growing U.S. economy. Railroads should fuel our desire to protect it.
and steam-generated power made lumber an
industrial commodity at a large scale. By the
early 1900s, the majority of eastern forests had
been cut at least once, leaving a barren, ecolog-
ically-degraded landscape resulting in erosion
“
area in North America. Climate change has and poor water quality.
serious implications for endangered species Since the Appalachian Trail’s inception, the
such as moose, the red shouldered hawk, forests it passes through have been in stages of
loggerhead shrike, and Virginia big eared bat, restoration from human and natural incursions.
Forests cradle as well as plants like the yellow lady’s slipper, The Weeks Act in the early 1900s helped con-
our well-being... and pristine sparkling streams. If left intact, the
Wild East can become an oasis in a nature
serve over 50 national forests in the eastern
U.S., eight of which the A.T. crosses through.
How often do we desert, home to species fleeing other areas due
to climate change and urbanization.
Deforestation, invasive species, fire suppres-
sion, and other human interventions have
quiet our mind Benton MacKaye envisioned the Appalachian weakened these ecosystems. Stalwarts of the
and listen to the Trail as more than a narrow corridor, but a space
to help join humans and nature. The A.T. is a thread
Appalachians like the mighty American chest-
nut, graceful eastern hemlock, and aromatic
forest to learn tying balds, bogs, meadows, forests, and fauna
together in a mutually supportive and resilient
Fraser fir have come under siege.
The American chestnut provided nourishment
what it needs? ecosystem. The forest enchants us and we learn for bears, turkey, and deer and was an important
”
more each day how it heals us. It offers the gift of part of the ecosystem and economy of the eastern
escaping the stress and distractions of life. United States until the chestnut blight wiped out
An abundance of research, from Japan to the tree’s population in the early 1900s. Efforts
Finland to the U.S. describes how spending time to reintroduce a blight-resistant variety are
in nature enhances creativity, increases well- showing promise. Hemlocks majestically tower Learn more about the Wild East at:
being, mends the immune system, reduces over the forest floor, but face destruction by the wildeast.appalachiantrail.org
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Buttermilk Falls, New
Jersey. By Raymond
Salani III
trailhead at c d i r t / h i g h l i g h t s / e v e n t s / u p dat e s
hi k ing basics
Know Before You Go
Hiking even just a portion of the Appalachian Trail is the
adventure of a lifetime, but you’ll enjoy that adventure
even more if you’re prepared. Brush up on all the basics
but termilk falls from proper gear and food to health and safety.
There are numerous waterfalls along the Basics: Footwear / Blisters
A.T. — and nearby side/blue-blazed trails — The most important thing is that shoes fit well and
that make for great viewing and destination are broken-in. Nothing spoils the fun or ends a hike
hikes. At roughly 200 feet, Buttermilk Falls quicker than blistered feet. On a day hike, broken-in
is the highest waterfall in New Jersey and is tennis shoes can be a better choice than brand-new
accessible via a 1.6-mile hike on a blue-blazed boots. When carrying a backpack or hiking on rocky
trail just off the A.T., or steps away from a terrain, more substantial hiking shoes or boots may
parking area for those who don’t want to hike be desirable, but some hikers walk the entire A .T.
in. The striking waterfall is also part of a loop in running shoes or cross-trainers. Remember, the
hike, which includes the Appalachian Trail, heavier your pack, the more substantial a shoe you
glacially-formed Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond, will need. Shop for boots in the afternoon as feet
and several vista points with views of the swell throughout the day. Thru-hikers can expect
surrounding Kittatinny Mountains. their feet to expand over the course of their hike,
so if between sizes, choose the larger size. ¶ To
help prevent blisters, break in new shoes or boots
gradually before you begin your hike. As soon as you
feel any discomfort or “hot spot” developing, stop
hiking and place moleskin or duct tape over areas
developing soreness.
appalachiantrail.org/hikingbasics
Spring 2019 / A.T. Journeys 19trailhead
A.T. – Bear Mountain, Connecticut By Aaron Ibey
A View Worth Saving
By Peter J. Barr
Condition of the historic fire lookout tower atop the A.T.’s
Rich Mountain — overlooking Hot Springs, North Carolina
— became so unsafe by 2017 that it was closed indefinitely
to hikers seeking to enjoy its 360-degree vantage point. North Carolina
Rich Mountain Tower
Falling into disrepair in recent years, it suffered mightily
from sustained vandalism and the stresses of weather
extremes at its 3,670-foot elevation. ¶ The Rich Mountain
tower straddles the state line and boundaries of North
Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest and Tennessees Cherokee
National Forest. The 31-foot lookout was erected by the
The Rich Mountain
U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in 1932 and utilized for fire
Tower is just one of six
detection for the next six decades. It has since remained a fire towers that have
beloved scenic viewpoint along the A.T. for visiting hikers, been restored along the
and a historic structure that portrayed a bygone era of Trail in Georgia, North
natural resource protection methodology. ¶ Too treasured Carolina, and Tennessee.
They include:
of a landmark to lose, a partnership comprised of the Forest
Albert Mountain, NC;
Fire Lookout Association (FFLA), the USFS, the Appalachian Wayah Bald, NC;
Trail Conservancy (ATC), and Carolina Mountain Club joined Wesser Bald, NC;
forces to complete restoration of the tower in 2018. ¶ Mount Cammerer, NC/TN;
The restoration was made possible by funding from the and Camp Creek Bald,
National Trails Day ATC’s License Plate Grant Programs in North Carolina and
NC/TN. The Blood
JUNE 1st
Mountain, GA, and
Tennessee. Grants made to the North Carolina FFLA — a Roan High Knob, NC/TN,
non-profit that seeks to preserve, restore, and interpret fire warden cabins
Thousands of Events. One Adventurous Day. Find your
historic fire lookout towers — leveraged an additional are used as A.T. shelters.
own adventure and celebrate National Trails across the U.S.
$100,000 from the USFS to achieve the project. ¶ The Rich
Mountain tower received a full structural overhaul, including
americanhiking.org/national-trails-day
new roofing, wooden cab walls and deck railings, lightning
rods and grounding wiring, fresh paint, installation of durable,
vandal-proof metal-grate flooring and stairs, and even a
security camera to mitigate vandalism. ¶ Both the tower’s
★ ★
venerable history and its stunning panorama from the top are
★
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now preserved and accessible to A.T. hikers as a reward for
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their long climb up the mountain.
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Protect Yourself Congressional Update
One of the greatest risks to your health while Find out what’s happening on Capitol
hiking the A.T. is from contracting a tick-borne Hill — and how it will affect the Trail.
disease. This most recent map from the CDC
illustrates how widespread reported cases of Lyme For more information visit:
disease have become on the East Coast. Risk is appalachiantrail.org/takeaction
heightened during spring and summer.
Educate and protect yourself:
cdc.gov/ticks
tickencounter.org
appalachiantrail.org/health The newly restored tower offers 360-degree views from Rich Mountain.
By Shannon Millsaps \ NC Forest Fire Lookout Association
20 A.T. Journeys / Spring 2019 Spring 2019 / A.T. Journeys 21Barrett Alan / Earl Grey
Barrett Mary / Purple Haze
Barron Aifric / Fizzy
—
Barron Ian / Sweeps
Barron Owen / Bear
Our list of determined individuals
Barrow Jess / Bluegrass
Bartell Jared / Mush
Barwin Rebecca / Flip-Flop
Basile Joseph / Sir Juice
includes those who reported hike completions of the entire Trail Bass Rebekah
Bates, Jr. Robert / BobKat
(thru-hikes or section-hikes) to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Batson Jason / Tickle Me Elmo
—
Bauhart Milena / Doc
since last spring. Baxter Robert / No Name
Beadles Gary / Gary
2
Beale Anya / Onion
Congratulations to all 1,197
Beaver Jacob / Floss
0
Behrens Greg / gbolt
Bellavance Eric / Poncho
Beller Ron / RonRico
determined hikers who reported their completion of the
0
Bennett Jeff / Switch
Benson Josh / Broken Seal
entire Appalachian Trail in 2018. Bergholz Izzy / BUTTER
0
Berheide Daniel / Chug
Berman Dave / Ion
Berman Sarah / Earth Heart
For the third year in a row, the number of thru-hikers who reported Bermudez Nick / Red Eye
Bernabé Cécilia / Sprout
M
Bernhard Todd / P.C.
completing a flip-flop itinerary was greater than the number of Bernloehr Matthias / Bernie
Berry Matthew / Blueberry
those reporting a southbound thru-hike, although northbounders are
i
Bess Amanda / PeWee
Beyard Sean / Yo-yogi
the largest category by far again. We received applications from
l
Bieber Tom / Detail
Birt Ron / Buckeye
hikers as far away as Bulgaria and New Zealand. Bishop Jennifer / Loon
e
Black Mickey / Marathon
Blaine Jeremy / Rambo
Blanchard Amanda / V
r
Blanco Manuel / Fix Gear
Starting later this year, 2,000-milers will be able to connect, view Blue Dawanna / Sally Forth
Blum David / Just Dave
s and upload photos, and share their accomplishments with each other
through social media. Find out more at:
Boeckel Ben / Stinger
Boegner Joshua / Olli
—
Bohner Lee / Loner-Bohner
Boley Krystal
appalachiantrail.org/2000milers Boling Kyle / Peach
Northbound˚ 778
Bolton Mary-Ann / Crow
Bomar Ann / Spinelli
Bookout Scott / Spot
2018
Armour Scott / Pothos Botbyl Glenn
southbound˚ 135 Abate Julian / Mayday
Armstrong Maximilian / Bloodhound
Aschenbach Brenda / Tootsie
Asman Connor / Brand New
Böttger Manuel / Moose(poop)
Boulamatsis George / Pace
Bowden Brian
Abell Jared / Walmart Special
flip-flop˚ 139
Aubin Eric / Professor Bowdon Billy / The Skid
Abernethy Heather / Scout
Auwaerter Carolyn / Incubator Bowie Carolyn / Jackalope
Abrams Lynsey / Stubbs
Awad Luke / Metric Bowker Tom / Granite Man
Adams Jake / Sandals
Azmat Saarem / trainwreck Bowling Derek / Bear Magnet
section hiker˚ 198
Adams Rachel / Ninja Snail
Babcock Tessa / Big Money Bowman Terry / Bar-killer
Affronti John / Tentcents
Babiarz Craig / Orange Bradford Kelsey / Ducky
Aggarwal Amit / Gump
Bacastow Richard / Highway Bradley Joshua / Dine N’ Dash
Aguilar Monica / Moss
Bagge David / 13 Bradley Sarah / Tern
Akers Nancy / Bluegrass
Bailey Jerry / Bear Snack Brimberry Darrell / Next Step
Ambrozewicz Stewart / Rip Van Winkle
Baker Brett / Wizard Britton Collin / Wild Turkey
Anderson Gerry / Ozzie
Baker Jim / Shivers’ Dad Bromen Pete / EASY Pete
Anderson Harvey / Commander
Baker Larry / Fox Brony Sebastian / Forager
Anderson Heather / Anish
Balaban Karen / Second Wind Brooks Jim / Poppa J
Anderson Ted / MILES
Balding Kenny / Kenya Brothers Richard / Ulysses
Andrade Jeffrey / Sure Win
Baldree Rhianna / Needles Brown Dennis / Incline
Andrews William / CapCap
Bang-Larsen Eva-Charlene / Novegan Brown Haley / Hales-A-Blazin
Appleby Bill / 55 SOG
Barbash Eddie / Steady Brown Samantha / Postcard
Archila Saul / Red Hawk
Barber Jessica / Summit Brown Sibley / Possibly
Archuleta John / Ping (Mountain)
Bardoul Jordane / Renoir Browning Christy / Koopa
Aretz Bonnie / Burdock
Barlow Phil / Bald Eagle Browning Jonathan / Big-Ooh
Armour Erik / Nix
Sunrise on Mount Washington. By Adam Richardson Spring 2019 / A.T. Journeys 23Goschka MD Andrew / Andy and Brandy Hugentobler Carla / Miss
Chad “Relentless” Skinner Jim “Poppa J” Brooks & grandson Graham Andrew / Peanut Hugentobler Pius / Swiss
Rachael “Honey Bear” Paszko Grant Russell / Savage Hughes Scott / HELL-YA Jesus
Gray Kenneth / Zeppelin Human Nico / Lux
& David “Hoot” Gibson Green Scott Hunsucker Amy / Slider
Grice Autumn / G. Wheezy Hunt Kayt / Taco
Groleau Tina / Lucero Hurlburt Josh / Spark
Grover Karen / Soulshine Huss Brandy / Andy and Brandy
Grover Scott / The Kid Ibargüen Saoirse / Story
Guenter Eric / HD Icenogle Maria / Groceries
Hadley Bruce / Crazy Diamond Ingmire Bryce / Rex
Hagen Robert / Chincook Ingram Scott / Glider
Hager Herbert / Coffee-Maker Irwin Catherine / Feathers
Haldeman Jonathon / Bolt Isaacson Jeffrey / Half Full
John “Kuzzy” Kusmits & Bill “Crabby” Lovell Haldeman Koleen / Hommus Jackson Morgan / Cosmic
Hall John / The General Jackson Robin / Long Legs
Hallowell Tim / Mission Jacobi Wyatt / Backtracker
Hammond Ron / Donut Jakubonis Arturas / Mouse Trap
Hanck Philippe / Terminator Jarrell Bryan / Iron Foot
Bruhn Anja / DirtyGirl Cenker Jennifer / Moo Bear Cornman Conlan / E-Street Dube Christopher / Just Dave Hand William / Mumbles Jeffers Anna / Dr. J
Bruhn Nadine / Valkyrie Cerio Alexander / Good Push Cosgrove Thomas / Cosmo Duda Graham / Gramps Hanes Mike / Forager Jeffers Jackson / Butcher
Buchan Matt / 2/3 Chae Hoon / Patches Costello Meghan / Send It Duff Sarah / Sunset Hansen Evan / Sweet Jensen Mika / Snicker Bear
Buckley David Chalmers Nicóle / PaceCar Coulon Rick / Coolio Duggan Brian / Sublyme Hanzlik Kelsey / Pixie Jenssen Greg / Baba Ganoush
Bucklin Asha / Sincerity Chancey Nicholas / Fable Couvreur Daniel / The General Duncan Andrew / Wallace Harman Andrew / Fedex Johnson Amanda / Mandar
Bull Allie / Thunder Chandler Reece / Wiggles Craig Taylor / Firepink Dunn Caitlyn / Dirt Devil Harris Colton / Zoltan Johnson Ryan / Candy
Bullard Levon / Hard Hat Charette Merrill / Captain Ahab Crawford Jeremy / Happy Dunn Rachael / Battle Lion Harris Daniel / Scars Johnson Suzann / Wheezie
Bulman Ashley / Infinity Charles Ken / Cocoa Cromartie Jr. John / Pastor John Dwight Art / Monk Harris Natalie / Stripes Johnston-Carter William / Not Yet
Burd Andrew / Snuggs Chase Brandon / Moxie Crome Jake / Culligan Dye Jason / Choo Choo Haselbauer Gretchen / French Fry Jolly Frederick / Santiago
Burger Trey / Thumper Chase Steve / CHACO Cronin Craig / New York Eckhart Jonathan / Sparky Haskell Eric / Running Griz Jones Anna / Sweet Tea
Burghouwt Esther / Snow Angel Chastain Zachary / half -full Cross Chuck / WanderingDad Egan M. Dean / Machine Hayes Evan / Baloo Jones Branden / Moose
Burke Dylan / Pickle Chatham Meg / Me Cross Josh / Aladdin Egan Mary / Squeaky Hayes William / Goodwillhiking Jones Chelsea / Roast
Burke Kathryn / Blueberry Childre Elliott / River Dance Cullinan Patrick / T5000 Eichhorn Clemens / squirrel Haywood Griffin / Jones Dustin / Mr. Jones
Burt Jim / Sandals Chipka Jamie / Sunshine Cunningham Terry / Midwest Mama Ekström C. / The Rock Hazlip John / Jones Michael / Swish
Butler Joshua / Hazmat Cholewa Jr. Dan / The Machine Currotto Carol / Turnip Elens Kevin / Gump Heard Steven / Nubs Jones Zachary / Cheddar
Buttner Jane / from Canada Christianson Charles / Willi Curtis Catlin / Pika Elinski Emily / Wiki Hecker Laurel / Duracell Jordan Michael / Gunslinger
Bychowski Mark / Pepper Jack Church Bobby / Slower Curtis Colin / Crazy Brit Ellingsworth Andrew / Bloodbeard Hecsko Radek / Czech Mix Jourden Benjamin / Big Ben
Byer Dennis / Doctor Who Church Vickie / Slow Curtis Jason / Highlander Elliott Chelsea / Peanut Heilmann Bob / Bobaganoosh Jürgens Kay / Wanderer
Byerley Michael / Troop Leader Cimini Tess / Rebound Dahinden Nicholas / Nicky Dynamite Ellwanger Kerry / Valk Heller-Bair Ilah / Mareekie Justis Glenn / Scoutmaster
Callison David / Giggles Clark Regina / Queen Dake Bill / Comfortably Numb Englander Jeff / Penguin Hémond Alexandra / Produce Kaczmarek Joseph / haznohorse
Canham Dylan / G.D. Clerk Aaryn / Barb Ross D’Andrea Elizabeth / Sweet Treats Epstein Gaspar / La Copa Henderson Carolyn / Harry & the Kahn Preston / Gandolphin
Capello Nathan / Day Hiker Clerkin Samantha / Firefly Daubert Christopher / TR/Trail Runner Espie Hanna / French Toast Hendersons Karl Khalil / Friend
Carducci Doug / Epic Clevenger Chris / Turn Around David Ashley / Strong Eustance Zachery / Big Toe Herr Daniel / Lt. Dan Karner Sarah
Carlin Nicholas / Dracula Cloud Kate / Feathers David Jules / Just Evans Bobby / Batman (& Robin) Hesleitner Michael / Double Stack Kazmierczak Matthew / Buckeye
Carney Christopher / Cruise Cochran Cynthia / Olive Branch Davis Jonathan Everett Devin / Jukebox Hess James / Kearney Tom / Buddha
Carney Tracy / Hope to… Cody Philip / Wolfey Bizzerk Davis Michael / Navster Eyre Jane / Purple Rain Hess Lorrie / Easy Bake Keatts Corrinna / Mighty Mouse
Carothers Greg / Bones Cofer Kelli / Savage Davis Shawn / Jésus Fachet Stefan / Blessings Hickerson Rob / Furnace Keckley Gary / Darth Vader
Carroll Ben / Squirvert Cofer Kelli / Savage DeCarolis Mike / Doc Faires Jack / Col Jack Hileman, Jr. Bob / Roadrunner Keith Clark / Big Sky
Carswell Bruce / Q-Tip Cohen Jon / Jetson Dehondt Kiki Fallin Don / DJ Himstedt Curtis / Easily Forgotten Kellogg Richard / Seeker
Carter Sam / Pony Express Coleman Michaela / Pronator Del Molino Sam / S”amwise” Fallis Lauren / Makin’-It Himstedt Pam / Bunny Tracks Kelly Jane / Pinto
Casanova Jovito / Bungee Collins Jessica / Close Call Del Negro Marcus / Wisecrack Faries Sherrie / Blue Butterfly Hodgson Josiah / Shepherd Kelly Kevin / Hungry Cat
Cash Samantha / Cruz Colo Michael / NoRush Dempsey Matthew / Michigan Fator Grant / Sani Hodlin Kevin / NoDoz Kelly Tim / Cheshire Cat
Cason Madison / Toots Conroy Michael / Downeast Denton John / Johnnie Walker Fawcett-Davis Devon / Mountie Hoersting Bobo / 47 Kemmery Patrick / Hack
Cason Trey / Paw-Paw Cook Cody / Wild Hog Deom Adam Felland Daniel / Dirty Dan Hoffman Alexander / Lost Boy Kepner Mary / Wander Woman
Castignoli James / O.G. Lost & Found Cooley Tyler / Puddle Derriso Bryce / Oats Feng Liu / Little Horse Mike “Medicine Man” Rohman Hoffman Joe / Mr. Zip Kern David / RC Kinglet
Cedeno Zelzin / QUETZAL Coons Randy / Bilbo Deterding Kristen / Elmo Ferguson Sarah / Honey Badger Hoffman Micah / Hot-Rocks Kerschner Kelly / Throwdown
Cenker Gabriel / Deep Waters Cormier Louis Detweiler Rodney / Handstand Fess James / No Excuse Hoffman Robert / Knee Deep Kersting Lydon / Rocket
Deubert Chuck / No Doubt Fibich Michael / Pebbles Hoffmann Michèle / Peppermint Kidder Liz / Handstand
Devlin Pat / Pirate Fick Kyle / Soul Train Holcomb Austin / Noodle Kiec Michelle / Panther
Fox Matthew / Gray Giacomelli, Jr. Joseph / A$$hole
Dillon Benjamin / Glow Worm Field Noel / Mainer Holden Trey / Buffalo Kierspe George / Privy Inspector
Friars Colin / WHIP Gibb Keke / Frank
Dishmon Tyler / Huck Fik Jonathon / Mittens Hollingsworth Matt / Rainbow Killian Bob / Traildog
Friedman Katie / Bear Box Gibson David / Hoot
Dismukes Catherine / Bags Findley Luke Holman Jessica / Pepperette Kim Heesook / Mojave
Fruehbeis Florian / Monk Gibson Doug / Twofer
Diverde Alex / QuickFix Finkle Jay / Jay Holmes Izzy / Happy Feet Kim Tae / Crunchy
Fuller Michael / Farmall Giesen John / No Prob-Llama
Diverde Allison / Flower Power Fisbeck Lisa / Sunshine Holsted Adam / Jet Kim-Biggs Jack / Ripley
Fullerton-Smith Quentin / New Zealand Gilbert Clayton / Tortoise
Dixon Hannah / SONIC Fitzgerald Jack / Jams Hooper William / Crockett King Jay / Shaggy
Fuqua Randy / Flash Gill Harrison / HILLS
Christine “Nemophilist” Todd Dobsevage Ruth / tiptoe Fitzpatrick Brandon / Smalls Too Hopson Gene / Jeans King Margaret / Maggie
Gallant Robert / No Breaks Giuffre Jacqueline / Emergency Tuna
Dockins Marty / Bamadog Flagler Sean / Jack Rabbit Hopson Jr. Tom / Bugs Kirk Rebecca / Moonbeam
Gallaway Kavin / Tarzan aka E.T.
Dolman Megan / Giggles Fletcher Chad / RANCHER Hopwood Autumn / Oops Kish Hannah / Mama Kish/Gremlin
Gamblin Bryan / 50/50 Given Kat / Muse
Domby Art / Vinegar Flinn Jr. Lawrence / Webuster Hopwood Sean / Foxy Klos Kathleen / Squeaks
Garbett Megan / Ghost Foot Godbout Nicolas / Baby Bird
Domingo, Jr. A.J. / Charizard Florac Bill / One Boot Hostetler Clifton / Meatloaf Kluchinski Carol / Maps
Gardineer William / Black Dog Golding Roderick / Reboot
Domingus Jeffrey / CAMO Floyd John / Onyx Hostetler Jesse / Flip Knautz Dale / Jawz
Garon Felix / Beero Goldman Jeff / Gardener
Donaldson Nathan / Trail Magic Forrest Randy / Probation Termination Hostetler Lance / Astro Knobloch Alyssa / Silverback
Gaulin Dayze / Quesadilla Goldreich Staav / Cribbage
Donovan Art / CraftE Fournier William / Wit Hostetler Marlisa / Gourmet Kocher Mark / Brass Rat
Geary Nick / Mule Goodrum Geoffrey / Happy Hermit
Doughty Dylan / Ponyboy Fowler Lee / Princess Howard Jackie / Sprout Koellner Connor / Who
Geertz Clara / Avalon Goodwill Gordon / Seneca
Douglas Sian / Robin Fowler Maggie / Legacy Hrozencik Bob / Mag-Lev Koenigsberg Ava / Stark
Ghelli Federico / Hustler Gordon Jake / Beagle
Douwes Frank Fox Declan / PHOTON Hudnell Ron / Tar Heel Koeppe Holger / the flying snail
24 A.T. Journeys / Spring 2019 Spring 2019 / A.T. Journeys 25Martin Jason / Hank Hill Mills Kristen / Magic Pants Orange-Alvarez Alexander / Wildfire Romano Christian / Snot Rocket
Martin Kris / Mighty Duck Minarik Bill / Hops Osgood Shawn / Twister “Sharkbait,” “Traveler,” “Honey,” Romesser Andrea / Fay
Martin Michelle / Edward Shitterhands Minnick Elizabeth / Ouillette Kyle / Lucky “Moon,” “Ben,” “Rose,” “Candy,” Rorie Daniel / Preach
Martin Neal / Gentleman Miskelly Darby / Bliss Owings Mala / Mrs. T “Charley Horse” Rorie Stacey / Doc
Martin Scott / Bomber Moccia Kreg / Carrot Top Pacheco Elliot / Beats Rosenfield Emma / Wildlife
Martin Shirley / Quiet One Moe Rud / No Chill Palmer Darren / Big Bunny Rosner Stephanie / Twinkle
Mason Alex / Puff Puff Moehrle George / Mud Papadatos Michael / Kickstand Ross Ian / Cinco
Maggie “Legacy” Fowler Masterson Reinu / Bear Claw Mohn Ron / Captain Black Pape Jenny / Squeeze Ross Mary / Nemo
Mathers John / Gypsy Montelongo Yolanda / Houdini Paradis Doug / Ihavgon/Rocket Turtle Rosser Andrew / Grumpy
Matson Bruce / RTK Moody Shauna / Liminal Parker Gregory / Quicktoez Rowe Luke / Candyman
Matthews Jonathan / TRAINWRECK Moore Jeremy / Achilles Parker Natalie / Ibex Rowse Chloe / Zellow
Mauldin Scott / Daddy LongLegs Moore Lorinda / Cajunfire Parker Scott / El Diablo Royals Zachary / The Revenant
Mazur Eamonn / Irish AF Moran Jason / Pace Car Parkman Adam / Geco Rubinoff Jason / BeanWolf
McAdams Trey / King Arthur Morgan Greg / Cheesy Paszko Rachael / Honey Bear Ruelle Lee / Snickers
McCarty Morgan / Magpie Morisako Beverly / Princess Paumen David / Cbiscuit Runde Lindsey / Heart Eyes
McClafferty Michael / Moose (AZ) Morton Kristen / Daenerys Payne Audrey / Glowstick Russell Keith / Country
McConaghy Charlotte / String Cheese Morton Leviticus / Bedhead Peck Benjamin / Big Ben Ruston David / Rabbit
McCormick Shane / BEAST Moskowitz Irene / Astro Pereira Adam / Rosey Rutkowski Emily / Bugz
McDonald Andy / Ole Moss Amanda / Bloodroot Pernice Vincent / MAD MILES Ryan Adam / Griz
McDowell Douglas / OLD STYLE Mueller Kate / Sassafras Perrotti Victor / Hipcat Ryan Rachel / Stonehenge
McElwee Brian / Fiction Mulholland Katie / Amazonian Perry Quinn / Soy Sauce Saadawi Danya / Loins of Arabia
McGlothlin Asher / A.M. Fog Munkel Chuck / Stubborn Persistence Peterka Michael / Weatherman Sabbe Karel / Deerfoot
McGrath Diller / Tom Brady Murphy Brian / Fox Peters Wilson / Growler Saccardi Michael / Deep
McGuire James / Chief Murray Joseph / Guinness Petersen Jenna / Slackrack Salar Nancy / Rag Tag Sister
McGuire Katie / Inside Out Musty Tyler / Trademark Peterson Heather / Sprinkles Salas Edwin / The Bard
McIntire John / Crawdaddy Muttart Stephanie / Snapper Pettinger Julianna / Sour Patch Salmon Traci / Clover
McIntire Kathryn / Smiles Myers Daniel / Puddin Keg Pettingill Lee / G.U.S. Sanders Jake / Dozer
McKechnie Kelly / Whitewalker Myers Matthew / Milo Pexa Micah / Imua Sandoval Jessica / Donut
McKenzie Scott / Caveman Nagy Nicholas / Thighclops Peyla Brennan / Optimism Prime Sapp Koty / Trash Panda
McLain Autumn / Fall for Short Napier Randy / good doctor Phelps Craig / Hot Dog Sapp Tyler / Spork
McLaughlin Brooke / Molasses Nason Noel / Rick James Phelps Dwight / C-4 Sasina Amanda / Spoons
McLenigan Thomas / Hokie Pokie Neas Mark / Zip Phillips Bryce / Oolong Satoh Yukiko / Lost & Found
McLennon Kelsey / Silver Bullet Needham Jeff / Birddog Piatt Malina / Juice Box Savage Jessica / Savage Beast
McMenemy Mandy / M&M Neiman Michael / Sharkbait Piddington Scott / Voyageur Savage Kevin / Karma
Megan “Giggles” Dolman & McNielly Nathan / Biscotti Nelson Rick / Spamtown Pierce Dalton / Prime Minister Scaife Rily / Mumble
Mark “Pepperjack” Bychowski McQuiston Brian / Zia Fox Nelson William / willin’ Pine Lindsey / Zoom Zoom Schaeffer Justin / Scratch
McReynolds Joshua / Buckeye Newby Alexis / HeatWave Piotrowski Matthew / Flash Schaeffer T. / e-Wolf
McShane Kelly / Striker Nighswander Emily / Spider Pitts Paul / Grey Squirrel Schauf Shane / Twoflower
McVicker Dennis / Blueliner Nix Charles / Pathfinder Plew Daniel / Beaverpelt Reilly Francis / Chumbawamba Roberts Annie Schillawski Benjamin / Coffeebreak
Kolar Kaetlin / Stoic Leiby Tom / Brick Meekins Jon / Turtleman! Noble Amy / Zippy Plumley Stephen / Sonic Supernova Reiner Alex / Krinkles Roberts Paul / Dread Pirate Schiminske Lindsay / Overdrive
Kolb Cicely / Cougar Leisenring Don / Turbo Melger Craig / Hodag Norris Joanne / Peaceful Walker Polasek Shelby / Tiny Bytes Reiss Aimee / Strix Robertson Rachael / Blade Schlegel Matthew / Bo
Konz Cory / DITCH VI.I.V. Leiva Jane / Crayola Meltzer Rachel / Life Alert Novack John / Sir Bagzy Polcrack Claire / Osprey Reitman Libby / Bumblebee Robichaud William / Science Guy Schoenberg Monika / FloMo
Koppenhaver Randall / Diamond Blue Leopard Dustin / Jedi Melvin Maria / Baguette Nutting Christina / Early Bird Pollard Jr. William / Will in Motion Renner Andreas / Breezy Robinson Andrea / Bandaid Schou Liz / Aquamira Snotrocket (Mira)
Kotula, DFM Br. / BEAR Lepage Jim / Grey Ghost Mercier Leslie / Bubbles Nypaver Abbie / Kidska Poole Rachel / Mouse Mama Retter Bryony / Poppins Robinson Angie / Odie Schultheis Jade / Elly
Kreitz Ashley / Noodle Lerman David / Mr. Peanut Butter Merrill David / Kingsman Obenour Brent / Lucky Boy Pope Alexis / Nameless Reynolds Eiryn / Ray Robinson Blake / DELUXE Schultz Steve / Rufio
Krentz Peter / Prophet LeStourgeon Peter / Guppy Méthot Justine / Saucy Feet Occiano Sue / Movin’ Moo Poreda Jason / Compass Reynolds Mark / Tumble Robinson J.D. / Pretty Feet Schwartz James / Cino
Kretschmer Kyle / Van Gogh Lieblein Miranda / Not Dead Mettey Eric / Orlando O’Connell John / Beach Bum Porter Gina / SASSY Ricard Rob / 007 Robinson Kirk / Solo Scott Lee / Saruman
Krish Nathaniel / Rogue Cartographer Lifgren Demitri / Chairman Meyer Cornelius / Metric O’Donnell III Robert / Handy Man Porter Jordan / Ghost Richard Jerome / Rattler Robinson Roger / Snailtrainer Seibert Gregory / Baldeagle
Krohn Angelique / Perky Lilja Oscar / risky business Meyer Lucinde / Moo-T Oesterle Dirk / Earth Porter Ron / Bear Richardson Adam / Gummy Bear Roecker Maximilian / Mad Max Sellers Scott / Pacer
Kubin Frank / BoDiesel Lin Liwen Meyers Nika / Early Bird Ogushwitz Jesse / Zipper Post Thomas / Jondi Ringo Jr. Charles Roessler David / Cave-Dave Sellers Victor / Blue Moon
Kuhlmann Karen / Bluejay Link Jake / Hot Sauce Michel Dave / Pitchit Oliver Jeff / IBTAT Postal Michael / Samaritan Rios Femando / Concrete Cowboy Rogers Eric / Red Bass Sevier Carl / Professor
Kunkleman Jeffrey / Travelinman Lippwe Keith / Ironman Millan Eric Olsen Trent / Hot Sauce Posuniak Tony / Ed Kemper Ritchick Joe / Speedy Rohman Michael / Medicine Man Shaeffer, Jr. J.D. / Giant
Kusmits John / Kuzzy Lober Helen / Sweets Millard Victoria / Buddhapest Olson Seth / THOR Shelter Shaker Esq. Ritchie Adele / Smiley Rollings Ashton / Hedwig Shanley Jack / Woody
LaBarr Benjamin / Ben Loew Lori / Lucky Penny Miller Chris / Wally O’Neil Shawn / Caesar Pressman Rebecca / Roadrunner Roach Charles / Ironman Rols Marie-Léa / Mademoiselle Sharber Lewis / BiPed
LaBarr Rosemary / Rose Lonzello Garrett / Murphy (Sweet-Heat) Miller Riley / Huckleberry Orange Jackie / Peaches Prestage Martin / Johnny 5 Robbins Eloise / Fun Size Roma Christopher / Rafiki Sharp Dylan / Duke
LaCoss Melony / Stretch Loomis Jeffrey / Last Spot Presto Maxine / Short Stix Sharpe Marc-André / Papa Smurf
LaCoss Travis / Rambojuice Lord Bryce Printz Katherine / Murph Sheahan Dale / Dingo
Lafond Ben / Rainfire Lorenze Stephanie / Sunshine Printz Marc Shedron Rich / B.S.
Lamb Cathy / Attacullaculla Losapio Gregory / Fish Ears Pritchard Bob / Pritch Allison “Flower Power” DiVerde Sheehy Philip / Homebound
Lanfrank Lexie / Curls Lovell, Jr. William / Crabby Prohaszka Chris / Fiji Sheets Erik / Oklahoma
Lange Parker / Thing 1 Lowes Catlin / Skywater Propst Jr. Benny / Cruise Control Shin Sukhyung / tracks
Langston Zachary / Patton Luedtke Paul / The Archer Proto Maria / Pink Shively Timothy / Stretch
Lanning Mike / Braveheart Luers Mandee / TomTom Pugely Alyssa / Trash Panda Shockey Joshua / “F” Bomb!
Lanser Andrew / Bacon Luna Danielle / Stumbles McGiggles Puzo Jim / JIMBO Shoemaker David
Lantz Thomas / Stretch Lynott Jackie / Humpty-Dumpty Quinn Katie / Rainbow Shoemaker Hannah / Shiver
Lau Tyler / The Prodigy Machin Brittany / Giggles Quyle Jim / VEGAS Shouse Kristen / Keeper
Laveroni Bryana / Flip Maggiola Anthony / Fat Tony Raborn Christopher / The Georgia Peach Shultz Peter / Sponge
Laveroni Jay / Coach Maguire Paul / Irish Ramos David / Caveman Shutika James / Mr. Breeze
Law Will / Landfill Mains Craig / Hawk Ramsey Scott / Clipper Siddiqi Rebekah / Happy Feet
Leavey Christopher / Achilles Mantos Alex / Firecracker Ray Loye Sidonis John / Geardo
Lee Thomas / Mantis Marfilius Kelsey / Two Step Ray Sara Silvernale Kevin / Sunshine
Leebolt Spencer / Pit Boss Martens James / Too Lazy Reach Tim / TI-84 Silvestri Jon / Twigs
Leeson Jeff / Ducky Martin Brandon / Terapin Tom “Detail” Bieber Rearden Colleen Sippel Natalie / ZuZu
Leiby Katherine / Bitter End Martin Garrett / Price Point Redpath Mandy / Veggie Six Russell / Ramble
Reid Caylee / Ramblin’ Rose Skaggs Keith / Mustachio
26 A.T. Journeys / Spring 2019 Spring 2019 / A.T. Journeys 27Widener Amy / Honey Stuntz Ryan / Jellybean Li Yong Shuo / Li
Katie “Amazonian” Mulholland Widener Justin / Moon Aviv “Jaws” Mokady, Ofer “Papa Jaws” Sweeney Kendal Musselman Russ / Centaur
Wieder Mackenzie / Wilt Swing Gary / Boiling Frog Toothaker Kasey / Cuffz
Wilcox Eric / Mav”Eric”k
Mokady, Nurit “Mama Jaws” Mokady Talcott Ryder / Redfish Walter Tim / Patch
Wilcox John / Low Gear Thobaben Zebulon / Mr. Whiskers Welling Chora Belle / Flying Piglet
Wildrick John / Zebra Tracy John / Captain Jack Welling Solstice / The Diva
Wilkinson Paul / P-Dubb Ugedal Sander / Sweet Tooth
Will Steven / UnderToe Valle Maggie / Mantis 2015
Williams Caitlin / Dimples Van Chris / Chainsaw Barrett Jacob / Terrapin
Williams Court / Pizza Hut Van Kooten Benjamin / Mammoth 2015 Kirby Keneth / K-2
Williams Richard / Stealth Veasey Christopher / Idaho Bones 2015 Lamb Cameron / Smiley
Williams Steven / Candid Verbeck / Peter Pan 2015 Powell Kelly / White Hawk
Williamson Michael / TRAIN Walter Lydia / Noodle 2015 Richardson Matthew / RabbitFoot
Wilson Alan / Mr. Blister Wanthal Brandon / Double Wide 2015 Roduta Peter / Twiggs
Wilson Carol / KiwiLegs Warmker Kayli Anne / bubbles 2015 Valle Greg / Gourmet
Wilson-Freeman Julie / Stripper Weaver Jason / Bisquick 2015 Williamson Jared / Picasso
Wilt Celina / Sparky Weyland Katrina / FireKat
Winans Michael / Nomad White Daniel / The Blackalachian
Wingfield Laura / Baby Gap Wilson Anne / Smeller 2014-1986
Winters Roger / Little Spoon Wylie Trey / MacGyver 2014 Pierse Margaret / Delaware
Wiseman Collier / Mondamin Zumwalt Nathan / BonaFide 2014 Byrne Michael / Senator
Wojcik-Tremblay Kassi / Kotn Calgie Jude / Jude Koehler Joachim / Hippo 2013 Finch Kathy / K-Fox
Woolfolk Joseph / 44 Carrier Yates / Wounded Knee Kohler Henry / Hambone 2011 Sevy Kimberly / SKETCHER
Wooten Logan / JackRabbit Clark Michelle / Sequoia Kolodzie Meg / Free Spirit 2016 2011 Chase Steve / CHACO
Skinner Chad / Relentless Terpstra Lee / Biscuits Walker Kat / Rumi Wootten Jim / JimEcricket Coleman Andrew / Kit Kat Kostrubiak Mikaela / Soggy Bottoms Ackerman Eric / Webb 2010 Bartolomucci Jeffrey / Pony
Sloat Jacob / MacGyver Terry Juni / Spoons Walters Taylor / Moxie Wright Matthew / Sun Chaser Colpoys Michael / Doogie Howser, Trail N.B. Kumnick Chris / Penguin Aradi Jennifer / Prov 2006 Tompkins Matt / Cornbread
Sluiter Matthew / Thunder Fluff Thielen Candice / Minnesaurus Wang Yu / BigCat Wright Rebekah / Honeybear! Comeau Jenyfer / Blueberry Tiger-Larson Wendy / Frog Banta Jacob / Wolverine 2002 Branniff Marcella / Seattle
Small Robert / Starbucks Thomas Aaron / KTOM Ward Dalton / D1 Wroten Debbie / Google Comstra Skye / Hybrid LeVert Tom / Totillia Tosser Bard Michael / Shakespeare 1990 Anderson Scott / Volunteer
Smiddy Audrey / Knotz Thomas Alan / Atlas Ward Steven / Fireman Wurman Michael / Sketch Corrigan Thomas / Toga Lindsey Josh / MG Casey Tim / Casper 1986 Gesner Darryl
Smith Deena / Baygull Thomas Andrew / Ridge Wardrup Jason / Big Tent Wussling Wilfried / Trackmake Covey Christopher / Dirty Duck Locke Kelly / Lil Dipper Coffey John
Smith Joe / Smalfuryanimal Thomas Dereck / Send It Wardrup Jocelyn / Hooty Hoo Wyeth Amy / Jukebox Crawford Abigail / BB King Luca Sarah / Queen Pee Daley Louise / Lou
Smith Josh / Peregrine Thomas Edd Warren August / 4mile Yates Rick / Wiley Crow Robert / Boston Rob Maddux Thomas / EZT Hanley Alli / HaHa
Smith Kirk / Captain Kirk Thomas Elaine Washburn James / Shelter Dog Yeary Raymond / Map Derian Christopher / ripple Mann Barney Howes Heidi / OMEGA
Smith Melissa / Swamp Angel Thomas Martha / Lead Dog Webster Scott / Van Gogh Yhap Gordon / Pepperpot Durrwachter Cody / Birdie Martz Mike / GrapeNut Hu Xiaohui / Old Fox
Smyth Don / Sawdust Thompson Brian / Badhat Weed Jason / Mongrel Youngs Ryan / 2-Clicks Durrwachter Donna / Toad Mattimore Dan / Bushmeat King Rebecca / Firestarter
Snow Laurel / Spacejam Thompson Dylan / Pinky Weekly Ashley / G-Pack Zepp Jamie / Playmaker Elguezabal Jon / Basajaun Mattimore John / SpearChucker
Snyder Chad / ChadtheDad Thompson Leslie / Fearless! Weeks Emily / No Shoes Zumbro Steve / Bluejay Emry Stewart / Bad Santa McClure Terri / HyLo
Sorensen Jeremy / OnStep Thompson Paul / Tomato Weisman Dan / Pacman Eppinger Matthew / Ghetto McCullick Collin / Triumphant
Southard Sarah / Froggy Tillson Chip / Good Chip Norris Weitz Mathew 2017 Fabrizio Clare / Sunflower McGrapth Adama-Malkia / Wild Child
Spencer Luke / Professor Timpy Cassie / Goldilocks Weld Livvy / Stumbles Alverson Alexandra / Boundary Ferneding Henning / Karaoke Michael Ashley / Mama Firefly
Spires Trevor / Fuzzy-Wuzzy Timpy Jordan / Canon Welty Barb / The Rag Tag Sisters Anderson Garrett / YAK Ferrigno Jake / Fleet Mokady Aviv / Jaws
Spradlin Jr. Lee / Grateful Tingen Colton / Redline Wenger Jason / Mumbles Arscott Jeff / Scout Field Danny / Bobo Montgomery Jeff / Ninja Caroline “Incubator” Auwaerter
Staggs Travis / Squirrel-Wva- Titus Colin / Freebird Wennerstrom Henrik / Sir Mix A Lot Baker Jr. Joseph / Ragnar Fochtmann Brett / The Chickfila Rooster Moody Rick / Mix
Stahl Christiane / Teeyore Todd Christine / Nemophilist Wentzell Timothy / Yoti Banning Michael / Enoch the Navigator Fox Robin / Nails Moore Clay / Big Time
Stallings Cathie / Kinder Trammell Christopher / Finger Food Wert Leonard / Wind Rider Barkalow Cassidy / Phoenix (formerly known as Condiments) Morrissette Steven / Downhill
Stanfield Carl / Professor Trebour Ian / Happy West Gabriel / Pay It Forward Bell Jackson / Action Jackson George Alexis / OG Mount Ray / Mountain Music
Staples Leslie / Appalachian Snails Trenda Dale / EasyRoll Westphal Norman / Wingman Blomquist Steven / Greensoxes Germann Kelly / Trillium Myers Michael / Halloween
Stephan David / IT Cowboy Trenda William / Maybe Wetter Daniel / Scout Boniscavage Michael / Quick Start Gillman Geoff / Shepherd Needham Jason / Grapes
Stevens Matthew / Legs Tresadern Joe / Honeybun Wheat Alexander / Espresso Bouc Roger / Rabbit Girard Mike / Pineapple Newcomb Brent / Deuce
Stewart Cassandra / Clooney Treschuk Tanner / Veto Wheeler David / Mason Burke-Moran Adrienne / Izzy Gossard JeanMarie / Pooter Scooter O’Connell Timothy / Minutes
Stewart Jim / FreightTrain Trulove Paul / Hazmat Whitman Kaitlin / Fox Squirrel Burke-Moran Erin / Detour Graziano Austin / Dirty Harry Poling Christen / Wild Card
Stewart Kevin / Bear Meat Truran Kathy / Willow Whittaker Michael / Swimmer Byard Sandy / Mama Bear Habel Keckeley / Scrunchie Portz Simon / Just
Stier Stacey / Duck Tweeten Carrie / Not Far Whyte Dustin / Logs Caffee Garrett / Winnebago Habig David / Supe Simon Simon from Germany
Stitt Bobby / Scooter Ulseth Joseph / Stellar Halligan Todd / Moonshine Ranzi Marco / Dr. GoMo
Stockwell David / Buck Unitt Mark / Super English Hallowell Paul / Just Paul Raphael Dan / Baywatch
Stone Jamie / FreshFeet Utman Mark / The Invisible Man Harper Dylan / Guru Redmond Barrett / Sauce
Stott Thomas / Disco van Dam Bas / Sebastian Harsha Diane / Sticks Ristow William / STAX
Stovall Ernie / Hopalong van Dokkum David / Help Desk
Strayer Danny / Crazy Horse Van Horn Kelsey / Joan of Arc
Hartman Ian / Space Jam
Headrick Toby
Rogers Josh / Gadget
Rubeling Timothy / Pilgrim
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Strong Michelle / Bleep Van Horn Logan / Rainman Hein Robert / Captain Bob Rubin Francy / Zorra The ATC wants to thank all of those hikers
Stump Samuel / Santa Clause Van Meter Michael / Bushbaby Hendrix William / Lunchbox Santana Frank / Strider
Su Jason / Strawberry Vandeperre Garrett / Papa Bear Hobbs Robin / Miss America Sarine William / Bulldog who are also ATC members and encourage
Sumrell Wes / Shortcutz Vanev Petar / Moonshine
Suydam Wayne / Still Lookin’ Varga Kevin / Smiles
Hodson C.J. / Calico Jack
Holweck Tony / Parkour
Saunders Todd / KiteRunner
Savard G Rick / Soul Asylum
others to give back to the Trail they love at:
Swank Peter / lightisgreen Varrichione Bennet / One-T Horton Chris / Aussie Schneider Molly / Chimes appalachiantrail.org/give
Sweeney Josh / Pano Vigliotti Marc / The Kisco Kid Ilzhöfer Claus / Sunny Hedgehog Schweizerhof Ian / Chocolate Rain
Syphard Robert / Maps Vitale Blaise / Trail Blazer Iten Ruth / Chuckles Scott Rachael / Ferrari
Syster Elizabeth / Golden Girl Vito Tara / Little Red
Taegtmeier Nicholas Vonderheide Seth / Player1
Johnson Amy / Yardsale
Jones Jerry / Joker
Sellers Mary / Perfect Storm
Skelly James / Buckshot
Thanks to volunteer Sandra Ragsdale and other
Tatro Phil / Uncle Malty Vowell Denise / Dis (F1>) Kassler Rachel / Cricket Smith Austin / First Aid volunteers in the Harpers Ferry Visitor Center as
Taylor David / Too Tall Waas Joseph / Rip Van Winkle Kellogg Tasia / StinkyCheez Smith Christopher / Solo
Taylor Devin / Venus Waisanen Robin / Redwood Kelly Patrick / Spench Smith Ivey / Kaleidoscope well as ATC’s visitor services representative Dave
Tempel Alan / AT Squared Walker Adele / Shield Maiden
Temple Mike / Garmin Walker Carolyn / Lucky 59
Elizabeth “MTN ST8” Kleckner & Kerr Barbie / Lady Bling
King Colin / Sponge
Spence Jeppe / Nature Boy
Stickney Smith / Hoppy
Tarasevich for maintaining, editing, and compiling
Sarah Kleckner
Temple Terry / Tortoise Walker Julie / Hummingbird Kleckner Elizabeth / MTN ST8 Stortz Robert this year’s listing.
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