Caleb and Luke: Against the Odds

2009 Northbound AT Thru-Hikers as of July 25th

Starting at Springer Mtn., Ga. 1425

Continuing at Neels Gap, Ga. (30 miles) 1325

Continuing at Harpers Ferry, W.Va. (1,000 miles) 703

Completed at Katahdin, Maine (2,176 miles) 8

It is Done!

Luke and Caleb finished the Appalachian trail at 11:00am this morning on the top of Mount Katahdin. They will arrive back in North Carolina Wednesday; blog update to follow.

Caleb and Luke to Finish

2171 miles from Springer Mountain 5.2 from Mt. Katahdin. Camping at the foot of Mt. Katahdin tonight; to the top tomorrow?

100 Mile Wilderness

Luke and Caleb are entering the last section of the AT known as the "100 Mile Wilderness"

Katahdin Summit planned for July 27th

Luke and Caleb called on July 16th from Rangeley, ME; 1951 miles from Mt. Springer and 220 miles from Mt Katahdin. They plan to hike ten more days with only a re-supply stop in Monson, ME before reaching the summit of Mt. Katahdin on the 27th.

Who is "What If?" Who Is "On Board?"

This is Karla informing you of the correct answer to the last survey question I posted after our trip to Vermont. The answer is: Caleb is the "What If" guy and Luke is "On Board." The whole topic came up when Luke and Caleb were telling about the time when Caleb said, "What if we hike 48 straight hours?" or something crazy like that. Caleb was only joking but Luke said, "let's do it," and so they gave it a try. The boys said that happens a lot. Caleb will just throw something out there as a crazy thought and Luke is ready to turn it into a reality. Therefore, only three of you answered the question correctly. I guess that's because they both are "On Board" or they wouldn't even be doing this hike! Hopefully, the guys will update us soon on their progress. And maybe they'll post a new question for us to ponder. . .

Mt Washington

Luke and Caleb called from Gorham, NH on July 12th, 298 miles from Katahdin. They've hiked the White Mountains and will hike into Maine on the 13th. They have great pictures and stories including stare downs with black bears, but no internet access to upload them. They'll be in Rangeley, ME in four days maybe an update then.