Thursday, August 18, 2011

Crankdaddy Crawls Up Mtn. Katahdin to Complete the 2,180 Mile Journey!

Thanks to the support of his terrific hiking partners, Firefly and Rocket Rick, Crankdaddy made it to the top of Mt. Katahdin to complete his five month, one week journey from Georgia to Maine. What made it even more special was that Malarky, Burley and Shepard surprised us on the way up the mountain.  We had received word that they were going to do the 100 mile wilderness in 5 days and summit on the 17th.  Turns out they decided to summit on the 18th.  Firefly, Rocket Rick and I were on our way up the mountain when I heard "Crankdaddy!" from behind.  It was Burley and Malarky barreling up the mountain, followed by Shepard.  It was yet another great reunion...with one fantastic and final reunion at the top of Mt. Katahdin.  How can it get any better?  We made it back down the mountain in one piece!
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Yippee! and Congrats!! It is quite the accomplishment. We look forward to seeing you here at home. It's now time to "fatten" you up too. Kathleen

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  2. ScottAugust 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Congratulations Don! Thanks for sharing so many of the colorful details of your amazing journey with us! We enjoyed following your progress and reading about trail magic!
    Scott and Tena

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  3. Don TylerAugust 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Also saw your cool note to me in a shelter journal in Maine! Can't remember which one it was right now, but it was quite a pleasant surprise. Stayed in the shelter that evening - with a SOBO hiking with his goat! It was tough part of Maine!

    P.S. Beer in the streams were long gone I am afraid, but nice that other thru-hikers were able to enjoy your terrific trail magic.

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  4. roosterAugust 20, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    you did it man! i'm psyched for you
    i am at georgia now for school, but im looking to take a semester off next year to hike it!

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  5. -Bird-August 20, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Congratulations! Can't wait for the details. Hope you get a big lobster dinner somewhere in Maine!

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  6. bruce specaAugust 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Congratuations Don! you are now and forever will be 'da man'...

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  7. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    A belated congrats to you. Look forward to reading all the back posts and catching up by phone or in person at some point. Bob

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  8. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    way to go Don. awesome accomplishment. good luck readjusting to the real world. ed hely.

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