Welcome to my trail blog for my 2009 Appalachian Trail Hike! Here you can find all of my journal entries of my 2178.3 mile journey from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. You can see my picture slideshow to the right, as well as a recap of my hike mile by mile and gear list. Download the ebook about my hike on iTunes. I hope you find my quest inspiring. Thanks for visiting and Happy Trails!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

I climbed Katahdin!

Yesterday (July 18th) I finally climbed Mt Katahdin and completed my thruhike. Woooohoooo! Thanks everyone for your support the whole way. Today we are driving home, a 12 hour ride, but I will fully update my blog in the coming days. Happy Trails!

Jolly Rancher
GAME '09

12 comments:

  1. Wow! Congratulations, Harvey... I've followed your blog from pretty much from the beginning, and your journey has truly inspired me these many months. Thanks for sharing.

    Mark, NC

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  2. Harvey - many congratulations! Its been fun reading about your adventures on the AT. I have also had regular updates from your Mum and know how much she has done to support you through this (all that lovely grub she has cooked and mailed to you). We (David and I) wish to donate $100.00 to the ARC in recognition of your achievement.
    Lynne Axon

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  3. Hi Jolly Rancher - you've done it - well done! Hope you will soon be re-united with your pal Kneecaps. Please give him a hug from me and say I am looking forward to going "walkies" again soon.
    Woof
    Bronwen Dog

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  4. Congratulations Harvey!!!! We really enjoyed following you along the AT on the web. Looking forward to seeing a followup interview with R-news (?).

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  5. You did it! Remember that first night at Hawk Mtn Shelter? How long ago does it feel now? I'm so jealous I wasn't there to finish the hike with you, but I'm entering the White's tomorrow and I'll have my own moment at the top. I have a ton of questions to ask you about what's coming up, but I'll let you bask in your accomplishment for the moment. Give me a call at 970-819-8758 when you get a chance to catch up. Again, congrats. ~ Steamboat

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  6. JR
    I can't congradulate you enough on finishing your through hike. It is a tremendous accomplishment. No words.
    Nick

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  7. Congratulations! You did it!! It is an amazing accomplishment and the experience of a life time that few people can understand. Also, congrats to your family, Harley, and friends for providing all the support for the entire trek. Enjoy the pleasures of home with them all. Edie

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  8. Congrats and thank you for the opportunity to follow your adventure over the past few month's!!!! Can't wait to read the final blog posts.

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  9. Congratulations to you and Harley
    and thanks a lot for all your messages
    Jura

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  10. Way to go! Thanks for sharing your experiences with the world. For every person posting a comment, I'm sure there are several others who have been tracking your progress. I would love to thru-hike, but middle-age responsibilities rule right now. Thinking of thru-hiking with my son in a few years, when he gets a little older. Your hike is an inspiration! Keep going, Steamboat- we're cheering you on, too!

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