Balls and Sunshine

**PapaGarrettP** · 07-03-2012, 11:51

Ran into them near the GA-NC border in April. I was heading south and they stopped to chat (as most all the NOBOs did -- we were the only SOBOs out that week it seemed). Anyway, got into a good discussion with Balls about reducing gear weight. Cool people. I didn't even realize how young Sunshine was until I got back and looked up their journal!

**Ladytrekker** · 07-03-2012, 12:32

Amazing family how great is that to grow up with these types of lifes lessons.

**rocketsocks** · 07-03-2012, 12:41

Yeah! cast off day is always a big day!

it wont always look thin,shriveled,and well...un-tan, congrats on getting your arm back, no more banging your head when you go to scratch it. hehehe

**Driver8** · 07-03-2012, 12:58

Originally Posted by rocketsocks

congrats on getting your arm back, no more banging your head when you go to scratch it. hehehe

I know this may have happened to you a few time, space rocket, and I feel terrible about it.

**jakedatc** · 07-04-2012, 00:22

They made it to Moosilauke.. I think they will enjoy the Whites immensely. I think they will finally get the exposure and views more like on the PCT.. only greener.

**rocketsocks** · 07-04-2012, 00:36

Originally Posted by Driver8

I know this may have happened to you a few time, space rocket, and I feel terrible about it.

oh yeah, been there a few times.

**fireneck** · 07-04-2012, 10:14

Got to hike out of Hanover, NH with them! Such a great duo!

**draagonflies4** · 07-15-2012, 18:07

I am so glad I came upon this. I will be taking my son who just turned 12 last week. We are doing this in celebration of his older brother who passed away almost 3 yrs ago. I had wanted to plan this with my two older boys (I have 4) but God had diffrent plans when my son went "Home" and there is much celebration of life to be rememberd about him. So my 12 yr old who is much like me will go with me to spread some of my oldest ashes there. :O) I think it is awesome that this young lady is out with her dad, what wonderful memories being made and that young lady will pass that passion on! Keep trekking Balls and Sunshine! God Bless!

**draagonflies4** · 07-15-2012, 18:11

P.S. this is the kind of spirit I love to read about and I hope this will spread more often.

**leaftye** · 07-15-2012, 19:05

Originally Posted by PapaGarrettP

Ran into them near the GA-NC border in April. I was heading south and they stopped to chat (as most all the NOBOs did -- we were the only SOBOs out that week it seemed). Anyway, got into a good discussion with Balls about reducing gear weight. Cool people. I didn't even realize how young Sunshine was until I got back and looked up their journal!

I don't know if it's just her, or something with being out on the trail, but it seems she looks older than she is. One of the guys on the trail crew thought she was much older and was commenting on how attractive she was. The first time I saw her, she was running around the ADZPCTKO campground with her little sister and Jayhawk (another young hiker), so when I see her, I see that kid running around like kids do.

**Driver8** · 07-15-2012, 19:18

Originally Posted by leaftye

I don't know if it's just her, or something with being out on the trail, but it seems she looks older than she is. One of the guys on the trail crew thought she was much older and was commenting on how attractive she was. The first time I saw her, she was running around the ADZPCTKO campground with her little sister and Jayhawk (another young hiker), so when I see her, I see that kid running around like kids do.

She seems like a great kid and I love their journal. My favorite this year for sure. They stopped talking about how small the mountains are on the east coast when they hit the Whites, however. ...

**ChinMusic** · 07-15-2012, 19:37

The dynamic duo has entered Maine.

**Northern Lights** · 07-15-2012, 21:59

Their whole hike is impressive, but that young lady amazes me. Can't wait to see what she does next!

**ChinMusic** · 07-15-2012, 22:24

Originally Posted by Northern Lights

Their whole hike is impressive, but that young lady amazes me. Can't wait to see what she does next!

I think it is almost a given that she does the CDT next year. This kid has averaged nearly 20/day (total) and over 20/day hiking on the AT, and that was with breaking an arm (requiring a cast).

**ChinMusic** · 07-23-2012, 16:22

Assuming the weather cooperated, today is summit day for Balls and Sunshine. They blew through Maine like it was nothing. They entered Maine on 7/13.

112 days with 8 zeros.

**ChinMusic** · 07-24-2012, 15:24

Two down, one to go.........

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**rocketsocks** · 07-24-2012, 15:31

Awesome!, ya know, I do believe Sunshine got taller since she started the trail, cause she sure is up there.

Congratulation Balls and Sunshine!

**ChinMusic** · 07-24-2012, 15:50

Originally Posted by rocketsocks

Awesome!, ya know, I do believe Sunshine got taller since she started the trail, cause she sure is up there.

Congratulation Balls and Sunshine!

I was thinking the same thing. Looks like a bit of a growth spurt. I was kinda wondering if the stress of a thru hike might affect her development. She looks very healthy, as does dad.

**rocketsocks** · 07-24-2012, 15:59

Originally Posted by ChinMusic

I was thinking the same thing. Looks like a bit of a growth spurt. I was kinda wondering if the stress of a thru hike might affect her development. She looks very healthy, as does dad.

Yep, I made a joke, but was serious too, she looks taller, and they both look Soooo happy, and rightly so, time to go rest up!

**ChinMusic** · 07-24-2012, 16:02

Looking forward to their CDT exploits.

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