Congratulations to This Week’s Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of 8.8.2016)

It’s that time of year again!

The time where thru-hikers are crossing the finish line; 2,189 miles of joy, blood, sweat, tears, and ice cream. Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is a truly monumental achievement- and we want to showcase your glory right here on AppalachianTrials.com!

If you’ve completed your thru-hike, send us your Katahdin summit photos (or Springer for our SOBOs / wherever you end for the flip-floppers).  Email us your photos here and be sure to include your Trail Name and completion date.

Trail Name: Bookworm
Summit Date: July 1, 2016

Trail Name: Double Dip and Dirtface
Summit Date: July 19, 2016

Trail Name: Frodo T-Baggins – Youngest Diabetic to finish the AT
Summit Date: July 28, 2016

 

On Sunday morning, August 7, I completed my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. 151 days. 2,189.1 miles.14 States. Katahdin is without a doubt the greatest mountain I have ever climbed.

A photo posted by Jared Shields (@jared_shields_) on Aug 7, 2016 at 9:40am PDT

Trail Name: Big Fudge
Summit Date: August 7, 2016

I did it! I hiked 2189.1 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt Katahdin in Maine! I couldn’t stop myself from smiling and I had to fight back tears of joy as I reached the summit. It’s been both the most incredible experience and greatest achievement of my life and I couldn’t have done it without the companionship of my fellow hikers as well as support from friends and family back home. Pictures of the final days still to come. Time to relax for a couple of weeks before flying home! #appalachiantrail #at2016 #mtkatahdin #thruhiker #what’snext?

A photo posted by Paddy Smith (@paddysmith1234) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:45am PDT

Trail Name: Shao
Summit Date: August 8, 2016

 

A journey ends. . . . Final status update: States hiked: 14 Miles: 2189.1 Days: 134 Elevation gain/loss: Equal to climbing Mt. Everest 16 times Consecutive days hiked: 28 Cookies eaten: 1371 . . To everyone that supported me through this trip: thank you so much, I could not have done it without you. Whether it was packages sent to me along the way, coming out and hiking alongside, or even just passing along words on encouragement- thank you, you’re all the reason I was able to get through the low points and celebrate the highs. It’s undeniable that my friends and family are the greatest part of my life and I want you to know I am extremely grateful for that. Adios for now, Speedy Johnzalés #at2016 #appalachiantrail #katahdin

A photo posted by John Combs (@johnanthonycombs) on Aug 5, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT

Trail Name: Speedy Johnzalés
Summit Date: August 6, 2016

 

Day 150: August 3, 2016: 2,189.1 miles in the books. Thanks to everyone who supported, followed and helped me out along the way. The gravity of this experience has yet to stress its weight but I’m already itching for the next adventure! With A million thanks from Katahdin, this is Green Hornet, signing off. #hiker #appalachiantrail #at2016 #nobo #maine #katahdin #thruhike #endofthejourney #done

A photo posted by Harper Fendler (@harperfendler) on Aug 4, 2016 at 2:02pm PDT

Trail Name: Green Hornet
Summit Date: August 3, 2016

 

It’s done! We’re thru hikers now #appalachiantrail #NOBO #appalachiantrials #at2016

A photo posted by Kelly Edwards (@kelly.edwards_) on Aug 7, 2016 at 3:46pm PDT

Trail Name: Kaboose and Sweeper
Summit Date: August 7, 2016

 

I love you guys! #appalachiantrials #appalachiantrail #hikertrash #georgiatomaine

A photo posted by fetterollie (@fetterollie) on Aug 8, 2016 at 2:44am PDT

Trail Name: Cupcake
Summit Date: August 7, 2016

 

All done.

A photo posted by Andrew (@bemental) on Aug 7, 2016 at 8:20pm PDT

Trail Name: Gramps
Summit Date: August 7, 2016

 

AT thru-hike done! #appalachiantrials #appalachiantrail #at2016 #done #katahdin #maine #baxterstatepark #thruhike #happy

A photo posted by Tom Gordon (@mismatch1991) on Aug 7, 2016 at 3:19pm PDT

Trail Name: Mismatch
Summit Date: August 7, 2016

 

KATAHDIN. #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials #hiking #hikers #backpacking #thruhike #girls #girlswhohike #travel #adventure #america #freedom #life #love #loveyourmother #mountains #camping #optoutside #view #nature #earth #heart #sky #skyporn #clouds

A photo posted by Robyn “Ladybird” Bonham (@ladybirdbleu) on Aug 6, 2016 at 6:48am PDT

Trail Name: Ladybird
Summit Date: August 6, 2016

 

The Ratturds on Katahdin. From left to right ( Tarp, Statler, Bowler,Waldorf, Zataran, Quicksand,and Pinky Toe)#appalachiantrail #thruhike #hikingadventures #hiking #backpacking #thruhiker #thruhiking #backpackers #getoutside #georgiatomaine #maine #appalachiantrials

A photo posted by Jason MacCartney (@quicksand_game16) on Aug 4, 2016 at 3:37pm PDT

Trail Name: Tarp, Statler, Bowler, Waldorf, Zataran, Quicksand, and Pinky Toe
Summit Date: August 5, 2016

AT Thru-hike from 3/18/16-8/5/16 #at2016 #appalachiantrials

A photo posted by tyvet (@tyvet) on Aug 6, 2016 at 12:55pm PDT

Trail Name: Sir Eats-a-lot
Summit Date: August 5, 2016