From Naugatuck, CT

As our time winds down in Naugatuck and New Haven, Connecticut, we find ourselves ready to get back to life on the trail. We have had an eventful week resupplying, acquiring new gear, and most importantly, meeting all the amazing people along the way. I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to Bridget McNamara who supplied me with a new backpack and warm clothes suitable for the White Mountains soon to come in New Hampshire and Maine. Thank you Bridget! A very special thank you to Dan Crogan for picking us up in Harpers Ferry and for driving us up to Connecticut. Also, thank you Kelsey and Kayla for showing us an awesome time at Indian Neck beach yesterday. Lastly, I would like to thank the Krueger, Kosma, and DeGeorge families for hosting us this past week in Naugatuck, CT and for making us feel completely at home! This coming Monday, Crazy Beard, Low Profile, Dylan (trail name BLT), Houdini, and I will continue our journey hiking north from Kent, CT. ~Ewok

Harpers Ferry, WV here we are!

After a scorching eight days on the Shenandoah River, Houdini, Low Profile, and I made it to Harpers Ferry, WV. The river presented many challenges from low water levels, constant exposure to the sun, to having the majority of our gear stolen. It was also very difficult to find public campgrounds as the majority of the land along the Shenandoah is privately owned. However, we all agreed that the aqua-blaze was a success, and overall, we enjoyed our time on the river thoroughly.

Special thank you to Chesty Frank and Running River Outfitters for giving us shelter on the night of the storm. Without your hospitality, our experience on the Shenandoah wouldn't have been nearly as pleasant. If anyone is interested in tubing down the Shenandoah, find Chesty's page on FB by searching Running River Outfitters!

Also a very special thank you to Cody Bateman, "Spanky", who was so kind and inspirational to us last night. After hearing your experiences from your two hikes on the AT, we couldn't be more excited for what is to come on the trail. Thank you for your inspiration, for your words of advice, and for giving us the best welcoming one could ask for into Harpers Ferry!

Our plan from here is to enjoy the weekend in Harpers Ferry with old friends, Don O'Gorman and Brett and Tom Rasinski. A possible tubing excursion down the Shenandoah staircase sounds very intriguing. On Sunday, Crazy Beard will be coming down from Connecticut to bring Houdini, Low Profile, and myself up to Naugatuck, CT. The four of us will then be getting back on the trail in Kent, CT with the intention of hiking to Katahdin.

Thank you again to Jon Waldron for letting us borrow his canoe. The aqua-blaze would not have been possible without your help.

Thank you Comfort Zone Camp family for all of the support along the way! Your words of encouragement are what keep me going! AT for CZC continues north!

-Ewok