New 2000 Miler

**rafe** · 09-20-2007, 20:14

As of about 1 PM yesterday I've completed the A.T., at the end of a 587 mile section hike from Lehigh Gap PA to Rocky Gap (on Kelly Knob) a couple dozen miles north of Pearisburg VA. Rocky Gap is the place where my attempted through hike (1990) was aborted. This last hike took 39 days.

I met two SOBO through hikers, Chilly and Mr. Wiffle. Both are probably in or near Pearisburg as I write this. Both last seen near Waynesboro. There are a handful of SOBOs ahead of them. My guess is that most of the SOBO pack were behind me.

Heat and drought were the major issues. Creeks and springs were in bad shape along the whole route. Leaves are falling already south of the James River.

Thus ends a seventeen year project. To be honest, I didn't feel much joy or elation arriving at Rocky Gap. It's rather a desolate, lonely place. But glad to finally be able to call myself a "2000 miler" if not a "thru-hiker."

My vote for nicest shelter: Bryant Ridge. Ugliest (by far): Dick's Dome.

**rickb** · 09-20-2007, 20:16

2000 Cheers!

**Lone Wolf** · 09-20-2007, 20:17

Originally Posted by _terrapin_

As of about 1 PM yesterday I've completed the A.T., at the end of a 587 mile section hike from Lehigh Gap PA to Rocky Gap (on Kelly Knob) a couple dozen miles north of Pearisburg VA. Rocky Gap is the place where my attempted through hike (1990) was aborted. This last hike took 39 days.

I met two SOBO through hikers, Chilly and Mr. Wiffle. Both are probably in or near Pearisburg as I write this. Both last seen near Waynesboro. There are a handful of SOBOs ahead of them. My guess is that most of the SOBO pack were behind me.

Heat and drought were the major issues. Creeks and springs were in bad shape along the whole route. Leaves are falling already south of the James River.

Thus ends a seventeen year project. To be honest, I didn't feel much joy or elation arriving at Rocky Gap. It's rather a desolate, lonely place. But glad to finally be able to call myself a "2000 miler" if not a "thru-hiker."

My vote for nicest shelter: Bryant Ridge. Ugliest (by far): Dick's Dome.

why the new screen name and account/

**Lyle** · 09-20-2007, 20:19

Congratulations!!!!

**bfitz** · 09-20-2007, 20:19

Is this our old buddy T2? Congratulations!

**Jack Tarlin** · 09-20-2007, 20:22

Congratulations and well done!

**Pringles** · 09-20-2007, 20:23

Whoo-hoo! Congratulations!

Beth

**rafe** · 09-20-2007, 20:23

Originally Posted by bfitz

Is this our old buddy T2?

Yeah.

Congratulations!

Thanks. I need to gloat a bit. It's been a work-in-progress for too long. I'm glad it's over.

**Phreak** · 09-20-2007, 20:32

Congratulations!

**SGT Rock** · 09-20-2007, 20:33

Congrats Terrapin. Let me know if you need help with that user ID

**dixicritter** · 09-20-2007, 20:34

Congrats terrapin. Way to go!

**Skidsteer** · 09-20-2007, 21:21

Nice work TT.

**Alligator** · 09-20-2007, 21:25

Congratulations and welcome to WB

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**ed bell** · 09-20-2007, 22:30

Congratulations and welcome back, even if just for today.

**ed bell** · 09-20-2007, 22:32

Originally Posted by _terrapin_

....... I'm glad it's over.

Well, I'd have to say that I hope you continue to enjoy the lifestyle.

**emerald** · 09-20-2007, 22:38

Glad to hear the good news. I've missed your contributions. Hope to see you posting regularly again.

**Jim Adams** · 09-20-2007, 23:38

CONGRATS!!!!!
1990 was a long time ago...glad you finished.

geek

**rafe** · 09-21-2007, 00:24

Originally Posted by Jim Adams

CONGRATS!!!!!
1990 was a long time ago...glad you finished.

geek

Thanks, Geek. We did at least part of that trip together. It was a trip looking through the "Class of 1990" photo book at ATC HQ in Harpers Ferry.

**Blissful** · 09-21-2007, 19:47

Congratulations! Sorry we missed you. Wasn't the day awesome?? Fantastic weather. First rate, class one.

**hopefulhiker** · 09-21-2007, 19:58

CONGRATULATIONS! Well deserved...

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