With utmost gratitude, we would like to give a HUGE “Shout Out” and THANK YOU to Teresa for the tremendous support that she provided throughout our journey.  Overall, she made a total of 8 roadtrips in a RAM 1500 truck to meet us at various locations between Virginia and Maine (11 states) including our original drop-off in Waynesboro, VA and final pick-up in Baxter State Park, ME.  Those round trip visits totaled approximately 5500 miles of driving on highways, winding roads (Skyline Drive), logging roads, and dirt paths.  This was absolutely crazy considering that is 2.5 times the number of miles we hiked.  

The visits were also instrumental given that she provided essential elements that were critical to our success.  These included 1) reserving hotel stays, 2) purchasing resupplies, 3) bringing fresh clothes from home, 4) freeing us of gear we no longer needed, 5) preparing food & drinks, 6) shuttling us to various stores, restaurants and AT Conservancies, 7) organizing surprise stays including a popular resort in Killington, Vermont (and picking up Christina), 8) numerous video chats, and more….

For this and being the perfect TRAIL ANGEL, we Thank You!

Below is a Summary of Trips made:

1.  Drive from Hollis, NH to Waynesboro, VA (checking into the Residence Inn by Marriott), then subsequently dropping us off at the southern terminus of Shenandoah National Park, Rockfish Gap, to launch our hike. Upon the return trip home to NH, Teresa unfortunately got caught in Washington DC traffic without the benefit of GPS, impacting her return time and driving mileage wise.  1232 MILES

2.  Drive from Hollis, NH to New Jersey for a surprise visit on May 4th, and reserving the Appalachian Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon Township.  Teresa brought us normal lounging clothes to wear at night and on our “Zero Day”.  She also drove us to the Moschetto’s for a relaxing evening and the BEST dinner on trail.  Then before heading back, she stocked us up with a full resupply, including Gatorade packs.  And we can’t forget to mention the few pitstops at Dunkies!  520 MILES

3.  Drive from Hollis, NH to Stormville, NY for our pick-up at the Deli to start of our 10-day break that included a wedding venue and a graduation.  MILES.  380 MILES

4.  Drop off at Newark Airport, NJ for our flight to Atlanta, GA to start our southern section of trail from Springer Mountain, GA to Rockfish Gap, VA. 

5.  Drive from Hollis, NH to Rockfish Gap, VA for a pick-up, and transport north to Stormville, NY to start our 3rd and final section of our Flip-Flop hike.  This trip included two nights in hotels, and a pitstop at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in Harpers Ferry, WV for our temporary hiker tags. 1268 MILES

6.  Drive from Hollis, NH to The Mountain Meadows Lodge in Killington, VT for a wonderful 3-day relaxing stay.  Travel time included picking up Stevie’s fiancé (at the time) Christina at Logan International Airport in Boston, MA.  They greeted us at the Lodge with our favorite snacks & drinks!!  426 MILES

7.  Drive from Hollis, NH to US Route 201 Maine for a pick-up at a parking lot near the Kennebec River, then on to Greenville, ME for an overnight stay at the Greenville Inn.  She unfortunately lost GPS while being low on gas (not a station in sight), missing the parking lot turn and getting lost!  And return trip back to Hollis, NH.  494 MILES

8.  Drive from Hollis, NH to Baxter State Park, ME for our pick-up at the completion of our hike.  At the base of the Hunt Trail, she greeted us with a feast and a change of warm, dry and comfortable clothes. And return trip back to Hollis, NH.   680 MILES

Approximate miscellaneous extra miles (side trips to stores, Skyline Drive, slack pack drop offs, lost mileage, etc. equating to an extra 10% of travel) : 500 MILES 

GRAND TOTAL MILES:  5500

INCREDIBLE!!