September 2019 – Fox and Burrow Journey to End MS

Taking a detour in their travels, Koreen and David took a pit stop down to Orange Beach Alabama last weekend. Where there are beautiful beaches with soft sand and relaxing views of the Gulf Coast. Something we could all agree would be a well deserved respite for our inspiring MS fighting team.

Except. That’s not what they were there for. Because while some would take a break after traveling 1100 miles by foot, Koreen and David spent their time away from the trail volunteering for the Alabama-Mississippi chapter of the Bike MS at their Tour de Beach ride.

The Alabama-Mississippi MS Chapter welcomed Koreen and David into their fold and has been their “home” chapter for the past few years. So it felt right to pause in their ongoing efforts of the Appalachian Trail, to take part in one of their awesome Bike MS events. Together they have taken part in many great events supporting fundraising for MS. In this event Koreen and David were apart of the Iberia Bank Team, who together are one of the largest fundraisers of Bike MS. Of whom, Koreen was recognized as the top fundraiser and admirably awarded as the 2019 Queen of de Beach!

She and David are leading the way, with your support, in the efforts to support a world free of MS.

Andy Bell (President of the NMSS AL-MS Chapter) and Koreen

Enjoying in on the festivities with fellow riders and volunteers in a well deserved break after the ride.

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

Rabbit and Greyhound (Koreen and David) have reemerged from their time in the 100 mile wilderness, where they gloriously conquered their half way point at 1096 miles!

Enjoying the sunrise at 5 am.
Drying out hiking gear at the campsite.

River Crossing

Ragnar, Gils, and Greyhound
“What happens on the trail, stays on the trail.”

Rabbit and Greyhound about 40 miles into the 100 mile wilderness and stopping for lunch.

They pushed through 16 miles in one day to camp in this paradise.

Following the wilds, they trudged on in their adventure to top Mt. Katahdin, the tallest point in Maine. At 5267 ft, Mt. Katahdin may not be the tallest peak they will encounter, but it is certainly a feet to be hold. And while it was a bit foggy, they were still able to enjoy some amazing views and relish in their accomplishments.

At the top.
Cloudy climb.
Rainy 10 mile approach trail.
Battle of the beards.

From Mt. Katahdin they were transported by a kindly Tramily member to Harper’s Ferry West Virginia. The exact spot where they began their daring adventure just a short 133 days ago.

For those of you keeping track, that is 36.44% of the year.

That’s what I call tenacity.

This transition from Maine back to Virginia is the beginning of their second half of the flip flip thru hike. And while they have many miles behind them. There are many more to go. They are taking a well deserved respite and will venture on into new territory beginning tomorrow.