Mile 0

Reached Mile 0 on the AT today after one of the hardest hikes of my life to the summit of Mt. Katahdin.  Many thanks to Brian Tatro for guiding me up and down some of the steeper sections along the ledges.  5.2 miles later, we were back at Katahdin Stream campground.  Tomorrow I will hike out of Baxter State Park and into the 100 Mile Wilderness. I expect to be incummunicado for the next 10 days or so until I reach Monson, ME.

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Obligatory Photo at the Summit if Mt. Katahdin with Brian Tatro

Rain started on the way down.  Prayers for help from St. Bernard seem to have payed off, as rain started just as we dropped below tree line.

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View from Two Miles or So Below the Summit on the Way Up — Clouds Moving In
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Katahdin Stream Falls, Also on the Way Up
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Mt. Katahdin Looming Above the Trailhead

5 thoughts on “Mile 0

  1. Uncle –

    This made my day!!! I am working late and am usually able to see you in your cubicle alongside me. It makes me feel good to know you are off doing what you dreamed of instead of toiling at 29 Bartlett. Keep these messages coming brotha!

    Chuck Wilson
    Vice President – Utilities

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  2. Godspeed – enjoy every step!

    (Keep an eye out for my friend GUTHOOK (From AT NOBO ’07 in 100 mile)

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  3. Phil – Great accomplishment and spectacular photos! It’s exciting to be sharing this experience with you here at the office, and we will now begin marking your progress on our posted maps. (Added a second with more detail thanks to Mark.) We are with you in spirit all the way!
    Donna Phelps
    EN Engineering

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