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Jason Barg hiked the Appalachian Trail for TNC and StJUDE

Jason

Jason Barg

Trail: Appalachian Trail     Goal: 2189 Miles
Dates: Mar 31 2015 - Sep 30 2015
Outdoor enthusiast. Hiking for the challenge, the thrill, the adventure. Looking to figure it all out. This is really just a personal journey, but thought some people would want to get involved and this is a good way to give back. I figured ... more
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43

$3.03

$6632.67

2189

$6632.67

$4775.58


$3316.33 $2387.79 (50%)


$3316.33 $2387.79 (50%)

Journal

Day 21

Near Hot Springs, NC - Mile 271 - Apr 20th, 2015

Day 21,
Three weeks in. At mile 271. Doing good. Have avoided serious injury and have started making good miles again. Feeling stronger. Nearing full strength again.
I'm camped out 3 miles before Hot Springs, NC. Tomorrow should be a cakewalk. Cruise down hill and get a tent site. Free shower and coin laundry. Hot Springs is the first Trail-Town. The trail goes right through Main St. Should be fun.
Yesterday began great, but turned in a heartbeat. I managed 15 miles, but walked the last 8 in a pouring rain. I cursed the rain gods and asked if that's all they had. They responded swiftly. I was extremely cold when I was done and took a spot in the shelter. Changed to my dry clothes and went into my sleeping bag. Took hours to win the battle.
Today was much better. A few small swift thunder storms. Lightning. Dead tree limbs falling... High winds. But in all honesty, more than 5-6 hours today we had sunshine. It was glorious. I made it 16 miles. Tented near a shelter. Today I lost one of my Nalgene water bottles. Backtracked a mile for it and asked a few folks, but no luck. I also spent 30 minutes getting lost on a poorly marked trail turn. But all is well. I have a box of food at the post office, a few small chores and a long day to kick my feet up, lick my wounds and eat everything I see.
Can't wait.

Jason

Near Hot Springs, NC - Mile 271 - Apr 20th, 2015

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83.00 paid, *see what I did there!?

Matt ODriscoll

Mar 009 2016 6:55PM

Jason,

Love your post. You are almost there!

John

John Peter

Jul 28 2015 08:19AM

I am amazed by your journey! Your writing logs make for great reading...I see wonderful fodder for an article in OUTSIDE. I just read a stat: Each year, thousands of hikers attempt a thru-hike; only about one in four make it all the way. I totally believe, heart and soul, that you will make it...and write about it later. Enjoy your adventure! Erica and the Zoo

Erica Zamensky

Jun 30 2015 9:45PM

Maybe 2-4 days so we can sneak a bloody Sunday in there eh?

Sean Snider

May 22 2015 8:47PM

Were gonna get you some food here mate "gotta eat...and chug a dr. pepper"

Sean Snider

May 22 2015 8:44PM

How about the trail name of Coolhook.

Aimee Connerton

Apr 22 2015 6:00PM

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Brandon Barg
Way to go Jason!
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Matt ODriscoll
Jay Bird Soars!
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Chayne Caulfield
Epic experience that will last a lifetime!
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Almost home Jason - keep hiking on!
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carl barg
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Go, Jason! The Spricks are cheering for you. Enjoy it, man.
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My feet hurt just thinking about hikiing 2,189 miles!
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Bethany Pope
Keep beavering and inspiring! Grab life! Much love.
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Roy Kinna III
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Mike and Beth barg
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Clif Dayton
Great endeavor, go concur it! Will miss you this summer.
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Craig Crockett
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arnie barg
Jason, Bailey wants to go with you !
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Good luck, Bro. This is a very inspiring endeavor. You can!!
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