Can't believe it's over!

For so long, Katahdin has been such a distant horizon as to seem almost unreachable. That just a few days ago I stood atop its highest peak, at the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, having walked there from Georgia, has yet to completely sink in. It's hard to believe that I don't have to hike tomorrow, although I am seriously enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation with my family in beautiful Portland, ME. So many people contributed to the successful completion of this journey, from  Trail Angels and hiker-friendly motorists, to those of you who left encouraging words in the comments of this blog and kept me in your prayers. I'd like to especially thank Robert Zimmerman and Whole Earth Provisions Co., my primary sponsors, without whom this idea might never have become a reality. I would also like to thank my parents, who offered unconditional support - both emotional and financial - and who always manage to get excited about my various schemes for adventure, no matter how half-baked or wild. And of course, thank you to everyone who donated to support the student meals program at Yellowstone! The total amount raised will provide roughly 10,000 meals to students at Yellowstone! This is an unbelievable number far in excess of my original hopes for this project. Thank you everyone for helping to make it such an incredible success!!!