I am alive, and as of yesterday, July 24, I am also done my thru-hike! It took me nearly five months, but I finished with much of the same group I hiked with at the beginning. Gold Bond, Drop, Cliffhanger, Antsy, and I summited Mount Katahdin on Tuesday around noon.
I have many blog posts to write with photos and videos from the end of New Hampshire and all of Maine. I also have some thank-you’s to express for trail magic from friends and family. I will continue updating my blog and let you know how my trip ended over the next week or so.
Thanks for everyone who followed my adventure and supported me!
Slower Than That Bear, But Faster Than You 
Congratulations!!!!!!! To you, Antsy, Gold Bond, Drop, and Cliffhanger. Can’t wait to see your postings from the last section of your thru-hike. Following your blog from end-to-end has been an inspiration to all of us who dream to hike the same trail one day. Thanks so much for sharing your experinces.
James
CONGRATULATIONS! What an amazing journey you have taken and accomplished in fine fashion. Experiences, memories and lessons that will be with you the rest of your life.
Uncle Henry & Barb
Congratulations!!!
+3 what a great picture! I’m so glad you were all able to finish together! Congrats on your journey man. We (Drop’s friends) have enjoyed following your blog and following him through it too.
-Maggie
What an accomplishment! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Welcome back to civilization, cousin 🙂
Congratulations to you, Luke, and your hiking comrades!!! What a magnificent accomplishment. I can’t begin to tell you how we enjoyed your scenic and informative blogs and now to look forward to seeing more. God bless you for a safe and successful journey!! love, George and Roberta (your 100 year old teacher!!)
Hi + 3. Great news! Congratulations! I finished my 500 mile section at Franconia Notch at the end of June and am going back in Sept. to complete my AT hike. It was great meeting you (and Peter) on the trail. Best of luck.
Cheers.
Chef Boyardee
Dear Luke,
Thanks so much for including us in your epic adventure. We all have enjoyed your travels and dream of a way of life that is a little less hectic.
Tom.
P.S. I hit a home run last night on the Mall. Well, it really was a triple with an over throw error to third but I will accept it as a home run. We played with 9 but managed to score 22 runs in a loss.
Luke, congratulations! We have thoroughly enjoyed reading each of your descriptive blog entries and looking at all of the accompanying photos and videos. As the “AT” (“Ann/Tom”) in Colorado, we’ll look forward to seeing you soon. Also, make sure to document the shaving of that impressive beard, if and when it is removed!
Luke,
Congrats on finishing the journey. Thank you for including us. From the blogs, the pictures, the day hike at Harper’s Ferry, it has been fun celebrating your accomplishment! Again congrats! Next year West Coast!! Until then, I will see you on the ice this fall!
Tom
Luke – Good Job! Time to get those ice legs back!
Luke, Congratulations! I admire the accomplishment and have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog since we met at Wise Shelter on the day you reached 500 miles. I look forward to the final blog posts and some reflection on the journey. Good luck with your next endeavor.
Jerry
Luke, you have made us all proud with your AT hike! We love your pix and videos as well as your blog.
Grampa
Congrats Luke! Still mad at you for missing IDA softball season, SFRD (with JAWD) didn’t win a game. Let me know when back in DC area,
Drew