Happy belated Anniversary to Whiteblaze!

Hard to believe it started 20 years ago last month.

At the time that other personality-driven site (now defunct) was just about the only on-line option, and many of the first participants here were refugees from it.

It took me a few months to come on over, but so glad I did.

As one who hiked alone and without the benefit of any trail friends (much less trail family) it has been great getting to know the community and learning about the trail here.

For me Whiteblaze has been more than just casual entertainment or a great source of knowledge, but rather a source of connection to both the physical and social trail that I would have missed otherwise.

While there are a lot more resources today, to my mind there will only be one Whiteblaze.

Congrats on reaching your 20th anniversary.

You did well (and good).

RickB 19AT3