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Hi,
Some exciting news to share with you, I was fortunate enough to track down the 1st ever thru-hiker, Earl Shaffer, as he passed thru the AMC Delaware Valley Chapter's section today.
We discussed many trail issues and problems, and how things have changed over the years.
I walked 4 miles with Earl untill We reached Smith Gap Road, We then drove to our Blue Mtn. Dome home to fill his water bottles.
He accepted our offer, and had dinner with Linda and I, and John III.
After He had his fill of stuffed flounder, Baked potato, and fresh green beans, He decided it was time to stop talkin, and start walkin!
After signing our copy of his book "Walking With Spring", and a few snapshots, I drove him back to the trail. Earl was a perfect gentleman, and seemed to be in good spirits, hopefully a sign, that He enjoyed his visit with Us.
I shook his hand, and wished him the best of luck with the rest of his Hike, and after taking one last photo with the digital camera, He turned and started hiking north, trying to reach Leroy Smith shelter before dark.
We feel honored to have met Earl, and are happy we could help him out, on his historic hike!
WOW
John and Linda, and John III
see your thru-hikers handbook for more info
Smith Gap Road Pa.
If you e-mail me, I will send a picture of Earl to you!
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