Bill Clark

I am recently retired and about to start my first thru hike. It is my hope to begin a NOBO trek of the Appalachian Trail spring of 2023. It would be an understatement to say I was just a little nervous at the prospect of pursuing such a daunting adventure. I look forward to sharing my progress with family, friends and fellow hiking enthusiasts. I welcome your moral support and look forward to sharing my experiences.

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Papa Is Home!

Papa Is Home!

O-Dark ThirtyIt’s 4:30 in the morning. I have been awake for a little more than an hour. My plan is to start packing up by 5:30 so I could begin my

Jul 18, 2023 : Bill Clark
The Beginning of the End …

The Beginning of the End …

It’s been quite some time since my last post - sorry for that. While I may not have been providing regular updates, rest assured, I was

Jul 15, 2023 : Bill Clark
And then there were two …

And then there were two …

Musings Having just made it to New Hampshire, there are now only two states remaining. Unfortunately, they are arguably the hardest two states

Jun 13, 2023 : Bill Clark
Hiking the AT is like running a marathon …

Hiking the AT is like running a marathon …

Interesting Facts AT is approximately 84 marathons long Average male hiker expends more than 5,000 calories per day My through hike will be at

May 24, 2023 : Bill Clark
The power of 1/2 …

The power of 1/2 …

In honor of being half way done … An engineer and a mathematician arrive together at a party. Their host greets them at the door and points across

May 7, 2023 : Bill Clark
These two little words almost got me off trail…

These two little words almost got me off trail…

If you have been following my adventures thus far on the Trek, you know that while I have (mostly) enjoyed my experience on trail, I adore and miss

Apr 22, 2023 : Bill Clark
Seven, seven, seven, seven …. SEVEN!

Seven, seven, seven, seven …. SEVEN!

To those “Friends” sitcom aficionados out there, yes I’m quoting Monica but it also happens to be my current fall count. I had been so careful,

Apr 7, 2023 : Bill Clark
It’s not where you go, but who you go with …

It’s not where you go, but who you go with …

Since my last update I have been struggling with an injury I sustained to my knee while running towards Hot Springs trying to avoid the storm. In

Mar 24, 2023 : Bill Clark
Baby it’s cold outside …

Baby it’s cold outside …

Returning to the trailGetting back on trail at Hot Springs was exciting, even though the weather wasn’t great (rain again). I was getting close to

Mar 15, 2023 : Bill Clark
A Much Needed Break …

A Much Needed Break …

I haven't covered many miles since my last update but since I am at home and I can actually write this on a computer, I thought I would provide a

Mar 5, 2023 : Bill Clark