APPALACHIAN TRAIL 2003

Anyone attempting to do a Thru-Hike is tackling the entire 2,160+ miles of the Appalachian Trail in one trip. On average, only 3 of 20 people who attempt a Thru-Hike completes it, spending between 4 to 8 months to do it.

Attempting a Thru-Hike and completing it takes great training, planning, and above all, endurance. Hiking 15-20 miles a day, Thru-Hikers burn nearly 6,000 calories. That means they need to take in more than 3 times the amount of calories on a daily basis.

In addition to the physical nature of the trip, most people drop out because of the mental aspects, especially those going solo.

"For me, the physical and mental challenges I faced seemed small compared to what those who are fighting cancer, and Hodgkin Lymphoma in particular, have to face."

Daniel began his 2,169-mile journey in March of 2003 at Springer Mountain in Georgia. He finished the entire trail at Mt. Katahdin in Maine in September 2003.

To see updates from Daniel's adventure, click on the map.