Monday, August 20, 2012

Katahdin


10 years of dreaming
16 months of planning
4 months and 18 days of hiking
2,184.2 miles



"Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world a better place than when you found it." -Wilferd Peterson


15 comments:

  1. what an amazing accomplishment. you are so inspiring and will have such awesome stories about your hike to tell your future kids. now back to real life huh? i'm seriously glad we're friends. YOU GO GIRL

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  2. You did it! I'm so happy for you! What an awesome accomplishment. Now come to Utah and tell me all the stories :)

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  3. I can't believe you did this. I mean, I can...but wow. I may or may not have teared up a little. I am so proud of you!

    And slightly terrified of Beau's appearance. How long is he keeping that???

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  4. Woohooo!! You guys are so awesome! Way to go! :)

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  5. Congratulations!!! I'm pretty sure a tear just fell - what an amazing goal you've accomplished. Congrats again! -Kor & Rhen

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  6. Congratulations from northern PA. Been reading along as you planned and progressed. Thanks for your display of commitment and inspiration to complete the AT but also as shown as a couple committed to each other and your faith.

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  7. Amazing accomplishment, it's been fun to read about it as you go. Congratulations! And Beau, your beard is pretty sweet.

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  8. Congratulations you two! What an incredible accomplishment. Let us know when you get back to VA; we want you to come to dinner and regale us with some of your adventures.

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  9. Wow. Now do you drive south and drop off Beau so he can finish the south end?

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    1. He has school starting on Monday! Beau will finish his hike in sections over the next few years.

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    2. I'd like to do some of that with him if he is looking for hiking partners.

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  10. Mackenzie you are so amazing! Congratulations on finishing!

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  11. Oh I am so happy for you guys. Congrats and amazing job. And I'm so glad Beau decided to join you! That's just awesome. Good luck getting back into things, good luck with school, Beau!

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  12. I totally teared up!! I am so so excited for you guys. No injuries, no insane weather (like hurricanes), I think you guys were blessed for all your hard work and planning. Congrats for the major accomplishment!! GA-ME, no biggy :o)

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