The Times West Virginian (out of Fairmont, WV) carries a story on 10 March 2007 by Marvin Gelhausen under the headline "2,200-mile walk; Taylor County’s John Garner has goal of traveling entire Appalachian Trail".
It relates the story of Garner's NOBO hike from Harpers Ferry to Katahdin last summer, summiting on 12 August. He wants to complete the southern half of the Trail this spring or summer.
Garner started out with his brother in law, Ed Heavner, who eventually had to get off the Trail due to unspecified health issues. They took the trail names "Huff" and "Puff."
The article tells a number of their experiences, some things they learned on the Trail, and refers to food, shelter, and weather issues.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
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