Dennis DeLay
Hi, I'm Dennis. I am a recently retired electrician. I spent 37 years in Local #3, IBEW. I have a beautiful wife, three great kids, 1 handsome son in law and 1 beautiful daughter in law. I start my trek in less than three weeks. I'm ready.
Posts
Pearisburg to 1/3 (Daleville)
What a beautiful week we've had here on trail. After the 2 rainy days early last week, we've seen no rain, and it's been sunny and breezy. Perfect
Congrats to Anthony and Madison
So sad to miss another wedding. Congratulations to Anthony and Madison! Hope your day is perfect, and enjoy it
Burkes Garden hostel to mile 637- Pearisburg
After a few good weeks of clear weather, we had 2 full days of pouring rain. In spite of the rain, I hiked 19 miles Monday then a short 13 on
Congrats to Amanda and Terrence!!!
Want to say congrats to Amanda and Terrence and to the Tulley and Regan families on their wedding. Wish I could've been there to celebrate with you
Damascus to Mile 571
First of all, as Hank would say, thanks for reading! Well, it's been 6 days since Damascus and 100 miles logged. The scenes, views, and vistas
Mtn. Harbor Hostel to Damascus
After 395 miles, I crossed some of the most beautiful section of trail to date. The Laurel river and Lake Watauga areas are simply gorgeous. Would
Hot Springs to mile 395
So I passed 300 miles. Did a few 20 mile days. Then hit some rain and took an earlier than planned zero day in Erwin, TN. on Friday. The trail
Mile 164.7 to 274.9
Three weeks in and the trail is amazing. Came out of Fontana Dam and up through the Smokies. The first 2 days were cold and windy, but then the sun
Miles 69.2 – 164.7
Well, 2nd week was incredible. Passed into North Carolina, passed mile 100- no marker there. Had a few hard climbs up, including a rock
First week
One week in and loving this. Have met some great people from all over the Country and quite a few from Canada and Germany as well. Hiked with a few