reentry



It's been nearly a week since I touched the plaque on Springer Mountain 58 days, 9 hours and 38 minutes from the summit of Katahdin. Since that time, I've focused on resting, eating and trying to get back into the off-trail groove. I owe many thanks to family and friends. A big thanks to Jen and Brew for not only providing me a temporary place to live in Asheville, but for posting such flattering words on the Blue Ridge Hiking Co. blog.

Kevin did a great job of filming the finish on Springer Mountain, and once again, Adam did a great job of uploading this video to youtube. I look forward to writing and sharing more in the near future. In the meantime, a photo essay of the journey is available here and hike statistics can be found here. Thanks for your interest and kind words!




Comments

Andrew Moore said…
Matt,

Incredible feat! A big congrats to you and thanks for sharing your adventure.

Andrew
9:18 AM
Unknown said…
Sweeper! I don't know if you remember me but my dad and I used to follow your journeys years ago! Its awesome to see you're still at it! Congratulations on this new accomplishment!

Jimmy Deane (Capt Chaos)
9:25 AM
mkirk said…
Thanks Andrew, see you on the trails soon I hope...

Capt. Chaos, of course I remember you! Hope you and your dad are well and still getting out.
7:39 AM
dworth said…
eCongrats Matt! Another HUGE accomplishment in the books. Recover well!
2:40 PM
Steve Pero said…
Good job, Matt...must be good to wind down now :-) Congrats on the incredibly fast time!
3:03 PM
Jeff List said…
Great preparation, huge talent, and a lot of hard, hard work have paid off big time. Congratulations!
5:25 AM
Caleb Boyle said…
Matt,

Congrats! Can't imagine going the miles you did! I enjoyed the vid updates!

Caleb
4:22 PM
Unknown said…
Wow Matt! I had no idea all the preparation talk about your trip we had at lunch last year was leading up to this. I'm so very proud of your accomplishment. :-)

I am totally pumped about sharing your accomplishment with my kids this school year. Can't wait to hear more about your future adventures.
5:08 AM
mkirk said…
Thanks Dave, Steve, Jeff and Caleb! Donna, I wish you and the other teachers at BMS a happy school year.
12:39 PM
Denise Davis said…
Congratulations Matt! Another amazing adventure!
5:32 PM
Casseday said…
Congratulations Matt! I really enjoyed following your journey. Very impressive my friend.
- Adam
1:03 PM
Unknown said…
Congratulations! You inspire me to be more than I think I can be. :-)
5:03 PM
heather said…
Congratulations!!!!!! I was so excited to walk off my own trail and learn of your concurrent record. Hope recovery and reentry are going well for you.
Anish
5:08 PM
Unknown said…
Congratulations, Cousin! I heard your good news from Grandma Kirk last week, who is super proud. Sending our love to you and Lily!

Genny
8:08 PM
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