On a recent SOBO section hike in PA (9/7/19 thru 9/13/19), we ended up hiking with a guy that was thru hiking the IAT. We met him at the spring near George W. Outerbridge Shelter. We hiked together for 3 days. His trail name is Nanook. What a great Guy! We had been keeping in touch VIA text Message. My last message from him was on 11/5/19, He was in the Troutville/Daleville VA area.

I'm just wondering if anyone else had come across him in your travels and if what kind of progress he is making. He was hoping to be to Springer by Thanksgiving, I don't think he is going to make it but you never know! He also said he was Hoping to be in Florida before it gets too hot.

Any word would be be great!

Here we are at the Eckville Shelter right before we split ways. He is on the left.
Nanook and Me.jpg

Here is another of him on trail:
Nanook.jpg

Hoping he is making good progress..

Thanks in advance!

Gadget
(ChrisMek)