As of Monday, May 21st 89 hikers have reached Harpers Ferry. The 89th hiker was ‘Mr. Ed’ a 60 year old. He left Springer on March 19th and was the 249 hiker to sign in at Amicalola Falls State Park Visitor Center. Keep in mind alot of hikers never sign in.
It looks like the rough weather took a toll on a lot of the earlier hikers. Bad weather takes a toll on the body and the pocketbook. Think twice before leaving before Saint Patrick’s Day. Congradulations go out to those that have made it to Harpers Ferry.
Mr. Ed is in some type of medical study that is studying the effects on the body of hikers. Should be an interesting study.
bilko