I spotted BookWork at Fontana today. SoBo ThruHiker

[SurferNerd]

So I shared the Fontana Hilton with a SoBo thruhiker named Bookworm(Mike) from Cincinnati. He left Maine July 1, and claims to finish before Christmas. He's not a WhiteBlaze member, as he didn't know of its existence until he was on the trail. But he said to say hey to all those he met along the trail.

[KG4FAM]

BookWork(Matt) from Cincinnati.

Its actually Bookworm for the trail name and Mike for the real name. I first saw him up top on Katahdin. Good to see he is still trucking(although I had zero doubts about him finishing). He kept my dad entertained with good art and archetecture discussions.

[SurferNerd]

Its actually Bookworm for the trail name and Mike for the real name. I first saw him up top on Katahdin. Good to see he is still trucking(although I had zero doubts about him finishing). He kept my dad entertained with good art and architecture discussions.

I edited the post, its hard to type in low lighting. I meant Bookworm, and he did kinda mumble his real name. We had a great chat, he was two days ahead of his group, they took a zero day in Gatlinburg on Saturday.

[commonwealth_hiker]

Hiked with the Mikes from UC for a little while in Maine-we did the notch together.

Was he solo?


Superman (James)
SOBO '08

[SurferNerd]

Hiked with the Mikes from UC for a little while in Maine-we did the notch together.

Was he solo?


Superman (James)
SOBO '08

He had a group with him, but they were 2 days behind. He was pushing to finish by Christmas by himself.

[corialice81]

Hiked with the Mikes from UC for a little while in Maine-we did the notch together.

Was he solo?


Superman (James)
SOBO '08

Hey superman! Congratualtions on finishing. Godzilla just finished this past weekend.

It's Doc.

Bookworm is hiking with Mousetrap, Mr. Nice Guy, and Muffinman. They're planning on being done Dec. 16th. D-wreck, Bear Walker, and the Vermont Mafia will finish Dec. 15th.

[commonwealth_hiker]

Awesome! Great to hear from you. Are you still thinking about NOBO next year?

[corialice81]

Awesome! Great to hear from you. Are you still thinking about NOBO next year?

Oh yeah, best part is that I don't have to sell my truck! Leaving early march/late feb is the plan.

[Screech]

Anybody know the status of...

Muffinman
Chef
Wheeler
Lieutenant Dan
Waterloo
Hollywood
Bearfoot
Nomad

[warraghiyagey]

Is this the same Bookworm that did a NOBO in 07? If so, great dude. Met him in Maine.

[KG4FAM]

Is this the same Bookworm that did a NOBO in 07? If so, great dude. Met him in Maine.

Nope, different guy. This guy started on July 1st this year and hiked with Mousetrap until VT.

[warraghiyagey]

Bearwalker summitted Katahdin the same day we did. Good to hear he's finishing. Also heard lots about the Vermont Mafia but never ran into them.

[KG4FAM]

Bearwalker summitted Katahdin the same day we did. Good to hear he's finishing. Also heard lots about the Vermont Mafia but never ran into them.

I saw Bearwalker and the VT Mafia last night at the Hiawassee Holiday Inn. Everyone was in good spirits.

[warraghiyagey]

Cool, thanks for the update.

[bronco]

I saw Chef in Waynesboro VA with 2 other hikers and Dakota on November 14 , friday. the 3 hikers talked about going back out on Saturday but the weather was not going to be very good. do not know if they headed south on sat Or waited till sunday. has anyone seen Dakota? BRONCO