"It requires a direct dispensation from Heaven to become a walker" Henry David Thoreau Site designed and produced by

They made it! On Monday morning, September 27 1999, at 10 a.m., Every Hiker's Dream and RickRock reached the summit of Mt. Katahdin. In 174 days, they walked at least 2,160 miles and climbed 180 named mountains and countless hills. Along the way, RickRock lost his sandals and nearly 25 pounds. Dick lost a shirt and 48 pounds. Both found that fulfilling a dream is not easy-but is worth the effort. CLICK HERE to follow the trail! Check the small booklist accumulated by various inspirations both on the walk (the hard work!) and the making of the website (the easy bit!). http://www.dicktakesahike/bookstore.htm Thanks for visiting! The latest Report is number 34, dated 1 January 2000. Site updated 3 March 2000. CLICK HERE to follow the trail!

Since April 10th 1999 Click here to see some of the AMC 1999 Books and Maps, and some Amazon.Com Sports and Outdoors selections

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