I am an author!

Finally, almost three years after finishing the trail, I am extremely proud to announce that I have finally written an e-book about my Appalachian Trail hike:Check it out in iTunes! You can download it now FOR FREE for your iPad or iPhone! I spent a lot of time editing my journal entries, adding pictures, and embedding video to make it a true trail experience. Download it and let me know what you think. If you like it, please tell your friends about it and write a review on iTunes so more people can read about it. I guess I can knock "Write a book" off my bucket list now. :)

More speaking engagements... and e-book?

I haven't really visited this space much recently. My first year of teaching is keeping me extremely busy. Still, I am finding some time to give my talk about the AT at local libraries, and have begun work on converting my journal into an iPad compatible e-book using the newly released iBook Author program by Apple. It is a lot of fun, though progress is slow because of my limited time. I am also in training to complete a Half-Ironman in June. I don't know where I find the time to do all of this. Anyways below are my upcoming speaking engagements. Feel free to swing by if you live in the Rochester area.

February 16, 2012 7PM - Ontario Public Library
May 7, 2012 7PM - Irondequoit Library

More to come!

So tell me... Do you have an iPad? Are you interested in my ebook? I have no idea how much interest there is out there and what the market is for Appalachian Trail ebooks. Hope everyone is enjoying this mild winter!

Radio Interview

Monday September 19th from 8:15 to 9PM, I will be a guest on a radio show out of Fairfax, VA. You can listen in here: http://www.fcac.org/radiofairfax

Should be fun. Happy trails!

Speaking Engagements

I have begun to visit many local libraries around Rochester (with Harley of course) to tell the story of our journey on the Appalachian Trail. So far, they have been very well received. Below is the list of my past and upcoming dates. If you are in the Rochester area, please come along and join in. If you are interested in having me come talk to your group (libraries, scout troops, senior centers, Rotary meetings, school groups, etc.) then please contact me at harveysgwilliams@gmail.com

March 22, 2011 - Pittsford Library
July 18, 2011 - Brockport Library
July 27, 2011 - Scottsville Library
August 10, 2011 - Chili Library
August 16, 2011 - Rush Library
October 10, 2011 - Pinehurst Senior Living Center
October 18, 2011 - Greece Library (7:00PM)
November 12, 2011 - Charlotte Library (12:00PM)
December 4, 2011 - Webster Library (2:00PM)
January 19, 2012 - Fleming Point Senior Living (6:30PM)
January 22, 2012 - Penfield Community Library

More to come...
Happy Trails!

Videos from Maine

I was just going through my Youtube videos the other day and realized that I never posted anything from Maine. Here are the last few videos from my hike. You can also check out my redesigned Youtube Channel page where you can easily access all of my Youtube videos.

http://www.youtube.com/user/hsgw2009

Fifteen seconds of the trail in Maine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ER6X91n8lY

Saddleback Mountain, July 6 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjGbMqhN2FQ

Kennebec River, July 10 2009 featuring Panama Red:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm5jGx-AEf0

Whitecap Mountain, July 14 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxbN6htlPGo

100 Mile Wilderness, July 15 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i82zuhcp6fE

Katahdin Stream Campground, July 16 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1olzJBAE4Zg

Millinocket Bike Parade, July 17 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVDq5UpFhw

KATAHDIN! July 18 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSZaEm4jv5o

I forgot how awesome my beard looked back then. Those were the days. Nowadays I am spending lots of time reading and observing a high school biology classroom. I am currently working on my Master of Education at the University of Rochester and will hopefully be working as a high school biology or chemistry teacher next fall. Its going really well, but there isn't a day that passes without me thinking back to my time on the trail. It really was an amazing experience.
As always, feel free to email me if you have any questions about the Appalachian Trail. I love talking about it. Thanks for following my blog. Happy Trails!