9.10.2007

We Did It!

M and I are relaxing in Millinocket, ME, after climbing Mt. Katahdin yesterday, completing our 2,174 mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The weather was clear and calm for the summit and we have terrific pictures. Thanks for all the support we've received in person and from afar!

A shout-out to Doug, who offered us a ride from Baxter State Park to town the minute we stepped off the trailhead. Have a great weekend hiking!

Now we are tackling our next challenge...how to get from rural Maine back to Pittsburgh.

More detailed information and photos will follow....stay tuned.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hurray for Mark and Katy !!! You're the greatest! All your friends in Charlottesville are cheering! Come visit us soon. Love from Aunt Mary

Anonymous said...

You missed the first big game but the Steelers really dominated Cleveland. Now, get back here so we can cheer together for the rest of the football season! Love, Mum

Anonymous said...

Wow K & M,
Bittersweet for me. On the one hand I'm very happy for you and proud of your journey. On the other hand I'm really going to miss reading this blog and looking at the amazing pictures. Aunt Donna and I will be in Pittsburgh on Sat 9/22. Perhaps our trails will cross :o)
Love,
Uncle Joe

mags said...

CONGRATS!!!
I Can't wait to see you guys when you get back to the Pburgh!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS KATY & MARK.
We are so proud of you. What a spectacular accomplishment!! We have enjoyed your adventures and will miss them but can't wait to see you back in the Burgh!
Love, Aunt DC, Lori & Kimberly

Anonymous said...

m and k,

I have been following your blog for several months and I have to say congrats! I think I initially found it through a link on trailplace.com and have been vicariously hiking the trail with through your posts and pics ever since. Congrats again.

Regards,

Robert in Tampa, FL

superknow said...

that's SO awesome! congrats, guys. atl misses you, k! :)

wandering mb said...

SWEEEEET!!! congratulations to you both and best of luck!

dirty blonde/ backbend

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!

You two are fast hikers. Mark, I won't forget how many time I heard from you, "We (You and K) need to get serious about this hiking thing." I think the last time I heard it was in Kent, CT, as we were killing time having lunch on the hottest day of the year.

Fire Marshal

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! This is geeky, but I am so proud of you guys!

KJ

Anonymous said...

Congratulations M and K!

Patrick E

Anonymous said...

WhootWoo, Monkey & Cocoa! How great an accomplishment! Sure do hope our paths cross again someday. Beach Bum hopes to finish on the 14th. If you are ever in the Beach-come see us.
1st Wife