Five Million Steps

[BernardSmith]

Good luck! Your worst problems should be over-friendly field mice.. (My bro-in-law has done sections of the Trail and he says that they show no fear).

 

[Boatboy24]

Anyone have any updates on Dave's progress? I'm not on Facebook, so I can't see his posts there.

 

[Angelina]

Dave posted this on the 23rd: hopefully he doesn't mind me updating here.

Day 15-21
Long overdue update.
At the end of the day, we are so tired that setting up camp, getting water filtered, eating and crawling into our sacks are all we have energy for. The past week has gone by very fast!
So, we hiked out of Port Clinton and back into the Pennsylvania ridges. Most of these have relatively level terrain.
We hiked over to Palmerton for our next re supply, where they have been mining zinc for 100 years. Now they are trying to fix it. We hiked into town looking at the cliffs we would climb the next day onto Blue Mountain. The hike out of the valley was almost straight up! It was awesome! The views were worth it! We hiked along the ridge all day to the Kirkridge Shelter, then into Delaware Water Gap (at the PA/NJ border), having covered more than 270 miles of the AT. We also finished our third week out today!
We'll head out tomorrow into a new state: New Jersey. So it's bye-bye to the foot-punishing rocks of PA to the beautiful state forests and plentiful waters of NJ. Feeling good everyone! Getting stronger every day! Enjoy the pics!

 

[dangerdave]

Sorry for the long quiet. Thank you, Angelina, for sharing my post. I will try to keep you all updated better. Walking 15-20 miles a day makes me pretty tired come evening. Just getting camp set up and fixing dinner usually saps the last of my strength. I'm getting stronger each day, so now I seem to have some extra energy.
To my NJ wine making friends: I know some of you wanted to meet up when I passed through, however, I'm with a great group of four hikers who are doing well and hike at my speed. If I get off the trail I will lose them. So I'm going to forgo any off trail visits for now. We will be resting and re supplying in Vernon, NJ on Thursday. If anyone wants to call and/or come by, call/txt me and I'll tell you where I'm staying.
740-701-8549
Thank you all for your love and encouragement.
Keep on wining!

 

[Boatboy24]

Looking good, Dave! Sounds like you have a great pace going.

 

[Julie]

Dave, don't worry about posting here, if it is alright with you, Angelina or myself can copy your Facebook posts on here. You have enough going, don't want you to add any more chores.

@Angelina, is this ok with you? Didn't mean to volunteer you without talking to you first.

 

[Angelina]

I agree with Julie Dave, we got you covered here.

@Julie this works for me Julie.

 

[dangerdave]

Fixed my phone number above...sorry about that.

 

[JohnT]

Sorry to hear that you are not going off trail, but I more than understand. Keep up that pace and be safe!

 

[Julie]

To let everyone know, Johanna, DangerDave's wife posted that Zdave is now in New York. Dave gas not posted anything since his last post here.

I made this thread a sticky so it would be easier for everyone to find.

 

[ffemt128]

Dave posted yesterday that he was at Mt Everett, MA....

 

[grapeman]

I envy you Dave being able to walk that far and take that many steps. Since injuring my knee in March every step is painful for me. Finally saw a specialist last week and he wants to operate to fix it but that will need to wait a while. Keep up the good work doing the trail. I have been following along in my mind.

 

[Boatboy24]

Dave posted yesterday that he was at Mt Everett, MA....

Wow! He's cruising!

Go Dave!!!

 

[ffemt128]

Dave updated FB 17 minutes ago that he hit the 500 mile mark....Go Dave..

 

[ffemt128]

Dave posted a short video on facebook from the Summit of Mount Greylock, MA


http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dc...st/mt-greylock-state-reservation-generic.html

 

[ffemt128]

Dave's day 54 update. He is in Killington VT..

 

[Boatboy24]

Dave's day 54 update. He is in Killington VT..

Getting close!

 

[ffemt128]

Danger Dave dissapointingly posted that after 909 miles he needs to terminate his trip for medical reasons. He had posted previously that his feet were bothering him and recenlty sought medical advice. Dr. apparently told him to stop the trip before any permanent damage is done.

Congratulations Danger Dave. You've accomplished something that many of us wouldn't likely even consider. You should be very proud of your journey, I enjoyed following it on FB.

 

[Julie]

Sorry you ha d to end your quest but 909 miles? Wow, that is a huge accomplishment. I thoroughly enjoyed yours and Johanna's post!

 

[Boatboy24]

You should be extremely proud, Dave. 900+ miles is absolutely amazing. And you did it in great time. Great job!