Fred’s upcoming journey has captured the attention of our local paper, the New Buffalo Times. Staff writer Francesca Sagala interviewed Fred last week and wrote a nice piece about him and his six-month hike to raise funds for the National Park Foundation. Check out the story on Page 6: Fred’s Hike.
Query: The Next Thing? It has been a little over a year since I finished my last "thing," a six-month-thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I have to admit that I have thoroughly enjoyed the downtime, even taking into account my knee-replacement surgery and subsequent rehab, both resulting from the aforementioned walk. The best part of the break: spending time with Laura, family and friends, and especially, our first grandchild, Sienna! Interestingly, during this long break I have frequently been asked: "What's next?" I am sincerely gratified by the interest shown in my endeavors, and must admit that it has gotten me thinking again about "the next thing." So as I mull this over, I would be interested if you have any ideas that you wouldn't mind sharing as to what my next thing might be. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing what you come up with! #thenextthing #newchallenge #pushingtheenvelope
Nov 5 New Buffalo, Michigan
Query: The Next Thing? It has been a little over a year since I finished my last "thing," a six-month-thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. I have to admit that I have thoroughly enjoyed the downtime, even taking into account my knee-replacement surgery and subsequent rehab, both resulting from the aforementioned walk. The best part of the break: spending time with Laura, family and friends, and especially, our first grandchild, Sienna! Interestingly, during this long break I have frequently been asked: "What's next?" I am sincerely gratified by the interest shown in my endeavors, and must admit that it has gotten me thinking again about "the next thing." So as I mull this over, I would be interested if you have any ideas that you wouldn't mind sharing as to what my next thing might be. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing what you come up with! #thenextthing #newchallenge #pushingtheenvelope
One Year. October 5, 2019. Today marks the one-year anniversary of summiting Mt. Katahdin in Maine and completing my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. As it so happens, Laura and I are in Barnard, VT visiting friends who live only a short distance from the trail. I did a much needed zero at Pam and Stan's home when I came through last year. What better way to commemorate the day than to go for a stroll on the trail on a beautiful, fall day. #oneyear #summitday #timeflies #appalachiantrail #2018appalachiantrail
Oct 5 Barnard, Vermont
One Year. October 5, 2019. Today marks the one-year anniversary of summiting Mt. Katahdin in Maine and completing my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. As it so happens, Laura and I are in Barnard, VT visiting friends who live only a short distance from the trail. I did a much needed zero at Pam and Stan's home when I came through last year. What better way to commemorate the day than to go for a stroll on the trail on a beautiful, fall day. #oneyear #summitday #timeflies #appalachiantrail #2018appalachiantrail
California Sunset. Beautiful sunset last night off Manhattan Beach in California. Wait, belay my last, what I meant to say, was beautiful sunset on the Third Coast here in Harbor Country, MI. A somewhat angry Lake Michigan certainly did its part to enhance the experience. #thirdcoast #californiasunset #surfsup
Jul 23 New Buffalo, Michigan
California Sunset. Beautiful sunset last night off Manhattan Beach in California. Wait, belay my last, what I meant to say, was beautiful sunset on the Third Coast here in Harbor Country, MI. A somewhat angry Lake Michigan certainly did its part to enhance the experience. #thirdcoast #californiasunset #surfsup
New Plate. When I returned to civilian life after completing my A.T. trek last year, I decided to change my Michigan license plate and kicked around a number of possibilities before settling on the attached. Any thoughts on the relevance of the license plate number? And for those thru-hikers in other states, I think that there is a pretty good chance that this number is available if you are interested. #2190.9 #2018appalachiantrail #nationalparks #backpacking #hiking @appalachiantrail
Jul 18 New Buffalo, Michigan
New Plate. When I returned to civilian life after completing my A.T. trek last year, I decided to change my Michigan license plate and kicked around a number of possibilities before settling on the attached. Any thoughts on the relevance of the license plate number? And for those thru-hikers in other states, I think that there is a pretty good chance that this number is available if you are interested. #2190.9 #2018appalachiantrail #nationalparks #backpacking #hiking @appalachiantrail
The Reunion. Earlier this week, Laura and I were visited by two fellow Appalachian Trail thru-hikers: Easy Bake and Wingman. It was wonderful seeing them again, and to commemorate the reunion we did a nice hike through the dunes at Warren Dunes State Park. This is where I did a fair amount of training before my trek on the A.T. last year. And while I'm still in recovery mode after my knee-replacement surgery a little over eight weeks ago, I did manage to get to the top of Tower Hill and beyond, albeit bringing up the rear. Our reward for the morning hike: ice cream. It was just like old times. #thereunion #oldfriends #warrendunesstatepark
Jun 15 Warren Dunes State Park
The Reunion. Earlier this week, Laura and I were visited by two fellow Appalachian Trail thru-hikers: Easy Bake and Wingman. It was wonderful seeing them again, and to commemorate the reunion we did a nice hike through the dunes at Warren Dunes State Park. This is where I did a fair amount of training before my trek on the A.T. last year. And while I'm still in recovery mode after my knee-replacement surgery a little over eight weeks ago, I did manage to get to the top of Tower Hill and beyond, albeit bringing up the rear. Our reward for the morning hike: ice cream. It was just like old times. #thereunion #oldfriends #warrendunesstatepark
Before and After. Late in the morning of April 3rd I checked into Skokie Hospital for full, left-knee replacement surgery to correct something that was about 40 years in the making and culminated with with my 2,190 mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The surgery was done by a wonderful surgical team and took approximately 90 mintues. Then within two hours of clearing post op, a crack physical therapist was taking me through the paces of a series of exercises, then had me up and moving down the hall for a short promenade. After a fitful night's sleep, the physical therapist had me up again taking on a more extensive series of rehab exercises, which included various, seated leg drills, climbing stairs, and attempting a sub-four minute, 40-feet "sprint.". All previous records are still intact, and footage of the trek, along with some other action shots, are attached. Then approximately 24 hours after I cleared post op, we gathered my thing's and I was sent on my way. Now the real work begins. #beforeandafter #thelongwalkback #realworkbegins
Apr 5 Skokie, Illinois
Before and After. Late in the morning of April 3rd I checked into Skokie Hospital for full, left-knee replacement surgery to correct something that was about 40 years in the making and culminated with with my 2,190 mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The surgery was done by a wonderful surgical team and took approximately 90 mintues. Then within two hours of clearing post op, a crack physical therapist was taking me through the paces of a series of exercises, then had me up and moving down the hall for a short promenade. After a fitful night's sleep, the physical therapist had me up again taking on a more extensive series of rehab exercises, which included various, seated leg drills, climbing stairs, and attempting a sub-four minute, 40-feet "sprint.". All previous records are still intact, and footage of the trek, along with some other action shots, are attached. Then approximately 24 hours after I cleared post op, we gathered my thing's and I was sent on my way. Now the real work begins. #beforeandafter #thelongwalkback #realworkbegins
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