Sending Word to Bland, VA

A brief post on this Wednesday evening. Looking ahead over the next week, Matt and James intend to arrive in Bland, Virginia, on or around June 20th.

The group was delayed out of Damascus as James and a couple of the other hikers contracted some sort of nasty stomach bug for a couple of days. Hoping that James feels better and that they managed to kick the sickness before heading back out onto the Trail.

If all goes well, AT for CZC will have hiked 586.9 miles as they wrap up their second month of hiking next week.

Thanks to everyone for your outpouring of support. In my conversation with Matt last weekend, he asked that I thank everyone for the well wishes and encouragement.

I've heard from a number of people whom were hoping to contact the hikers. If you would like to send a care package or letter, please feel free to send to the following address:

Matt Primiani

c/o General Delivery

Bland, VA 24315

*Please be sure to also write on the letter/package, "Hold for Thru-Hiker est. 6/20"

Additionally, please feel free to contact me via Facebook and I will pass word along to the hikers. Be sure to check back in soon. I hope to hear from J-Bird and Ewok, or at least receive a check-in with their current location, within the next day or so.