Koreen and David have navigated their way over Stratton Mountain in Vermont and are on their way today to Manchester Center. Just four miles from the Appalachian trail, Manchester Center is a convergence point of the Appalachian and Long Trails, which makes it a hot spot for hikers in the Summer time. While they will go a short distance out of their way, this area is a designated AT Community and they will be able to resupply here where there are many “hiker-friendly” amenities to be found.

These two are still trudging through hot, humid, and buggy conditions, with interspersed rains showers. Far from ideal, Vermont is cleverly dubbed “Vermud”, and there have been no exceptions in regards to our hikers travels. They are putting their equipment and motivation to the test these days. So once again (as I leisurely post from my families lake house on a pleasant and breezy Summer day), keep them in your thoughts and send them encouraging vibes. They are working hard through the Summer to keep pace with their goal to make it through the AT. And with your love, and much appreciated fundraising support, we all hope to help fight MS right along with them.

As always, take advantage of the opportunity to support Koreen and David in their fight against MS by donating here.


Keep going you two! All of us with MS are cheering you on with every muddy step, bug bite and rain drop. Of you can deal with MS you can deal with those temporary conditions! I donāt use the word hero lightly at all but you both are working your way to that status in my book! Hugs.
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