tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post7268469116597137151..comments2023-08-17T09:27:35.515-06:00Comments on Summit Rounder: PCT - Day 69: 7/4/2018 - tough decision and true friendsAdam Wilburhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496938386202233355noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-89441142703844029312018-07-10T18:54:38.202-06:002018-07-10T18:54:38.202-06:00I've really enjoyed following along - thank yo...I've really enjoyed following along - thank you for documenting your journey for those of us who can only dream of hiking the PCT! I'm so sorry that the last few weeks have been so tough with your nephew's passing and having to get off trail. I hope the next few weeks bring you peace and whatever else you need during this time.Emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-41755315213246147472018-07-06T19:36:43.982-06:002018-07-06T19:36:43.982-06:00Adam, so sorry you had to leave the trail. Your i...Adam, so sorry you had to leave the trail. Your intestinal fortitude is incredible and inspiring. I'll miss the blogs for sure! Good luck with your ankle and your return to Colorado. God bless!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530258457490180405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-47447799275228214532018-07-06T14:53:35.999-06:002018-07-06T14:53:35.999-06:00https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCeAM1t-YhJM1g22erfc...https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCeAM1t-YhJM1g22erfc5V1AAdam Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496938386202233355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-34842332049823048572018-07-06T13:14:31.024-06:002018-07-06T13:14:31.024-06:00The feeling is mutual, but now I’m the one crying ...The feeling is mutual, but now I’m the one crying in the airport while reading this. I will miss you so much. Adam Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496938386202233355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-66348296454562908832018-07-06T11:03:01.973-06:002018-07-06T11:03:01.973-06:00Hello, what is Opera's blog? I'd love to ...Hello, what is Opera's blog? I'd love to follow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852483889928788934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-70807727735317579412018-07-06T11:02:37.128-06:002018-07-06T11:02:37.128-06:00Been following you since the beginning and loved e...Been following you since the beginning and loved every bit of it. My wife and I plan I thru hiking the PCT but not for a few more years when our kids are all grown. Thanks for taking us on this journey with you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852483889928788934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-86655816920887016842018-07-05T20:26:21.003-06:002018-07-05T20:26:21.003-06:00It’s amazing to me that you not only got to pursue...It’s amazing to me that you not only got to pursue a personal dream by hiking over 1100 miles, but you also built a strong community of friends out there, that obviously extended out into this blog. We who have been following you are lucky to have experienced what you did, even if it was vicariously. Your writing has let us live those ups and downs with you. I know it’s terrible to have to stop now. But I am proud of what you have done, both physically, and mentally. You’ve been through a lot and lived each day to its fullest. Now you can take that — the real trail magic — and bring it back with you. Johannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-66979336046194516532018-07-05T20:21:45.645-06:002018-07-05T20:21:45.645-06:00Adam, sitting here at JJ’s in Old Station reading ...Adam, sitting here at JJ’s in Old Station reading your blog post and I can’t stop crying. <br />Remember what you said numerous times to me... what is more important, reaching Canada or having a great time on the PCT and eventually not making it. <br />Your time ended earlier than you wished for, but as you wrote yourself, you had the time of your life.<br />Sending a big hug your way and hope that Germany will be one of the future travel adventures. <br />Thanks for all the memories created on the PCT mile 298.5 to 1090!<br />/ZiplocZiplocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-60807883903687707212018-07-05T17:08:44.484-06:002018-07-05T17:08:44.484-06:00Ah, episode 18... it lives in infamy in the intern...Ah, episode 18... it lives in infamy in the internet. :)Adam Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496938386202233355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-76770666497038279682018-07-05T16:28:00.388-06:002018-07-05T16:28:00.388-06:00Adam, not sure if you have watched Opera’s videos ...Adam, not sure if you have watched Opera’s videos but love the photo of you at the end of episode 16 with Mehdi and at the beginning of her video episode 18!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817658084303140455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-45878894119208538862018-07-05T16:17:33.870-06:002018-07-05T16:17:33.870-06:00Adam, This post has me crying, I was so hoping you...Adam, This post has me crying, I was so hoping you and your trail family would get together again and put on a bunch of miles!! I find it so amazing that you were able to get this far with so much pain, you have a strong core in your nature and made of sturdy stock as my mom would say! This is Opera’s mom by the way and our house is ready here to give you some trail magic if you are ever out in the Vancouver area, and I truly mean that!! Please stay in touch with Opera so we know how you’re doing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817658084303140455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-17904445721793881672018-07-05T15:34:47.257-06:002018-07-05T15:34:47.257-06:00Circus Act, I have enjoyed your blogs immensely an...Circus Act, I have enjoyed your blogs immensely and hope they continue, either after you miraculous healing and return to the PCT or on future trails and adventures. I wish I had some great words of wisdom that would make your situation even the tiniest bit better, but I don’t...Kevin Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846143762662376948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-85774514054462250832018-07-05T11:04:36.794-06:002018-07-05T11:04:36.794-06:00As one of the 'silent' readers of your blo...As one of the 'silent' readers of your blog posts, I'll chime in at the very end to say I've enjoyed your posts immensely and appreciated the candor of your writing. I hope your ankle can be repaired in short order, so that you can get back on a trail, if not the PCT. <br /><br />Best wishes!<br /><br />NeilNeilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-81155901790517432112018-07-05T10:22:37.271-06:002018-07-05T10:22:37.271-06:00Adam - I've enjoyed reading your blog. You...Adam - I've enjoyed reading your blog. You're a great writer and should consider doing more with your writing. You have an interesting perspective and honesty that keeps the reader engaged. I can hear your voice, your laughter, your anger and tears as you express your emotions. That is a gift. You are gifted in many ways that I don't think you realize. These are things that have always come easy for you, but are difficult for others. I'm sorry for the loss of Jack. I can only imagine the pain that your family, especially his parents & siblings, are feeling. It is so hard to lose someone too soon, and I know that pain & grief. I hope to hear your laughter, in person, soon. Take care, friend!<br />Love ya,<br />VadaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324413768933166130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753555401373950596.post-33890926438970457452018-07-05T09:44:05.873-06:002018-07-05T09:44:05.873-06:00Adam, I can't tell you how proud I am of you....Adam, I can't tell you how proud I am of you. To hike over 1100 miles is an incredible feat and full of wonderful memories and new friends. I can only imagine how disappointing it is for you to have to leave the trail due to your ankle injury. <br /><br />Interesting enough, your sister and I also made a decision to get off trail prematurely at the same time you were doing so. We had hiked about 1/2 way to our 30 mile goal when after two days of getting rained on and feeling totally exhausted and in pain. We knew the next 15 miles were going to be more difficult, so we made a call to end our hike. We also called for a ride to our car. We didn't know how wise our decision was until we go into the car and it started raining at the rate of 2" per hour. For the next few hours it poured. I can't image how we would have dealt with flash floods on a trail. We then appreciated the decision we made.<br /><br />So, maybe your decision was also wise one. Who knows you may have saved yourself from very serious damage, so you may hike again. Time may tell.<br /><br />I remember your advice you gave me in the Chicago Basin when you said something like 'reaching the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory.' You taught hiking well.<br /><br />There is no shame in being wise.<br /><br />Love you<br />DadFred Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207527241484910353noreply@blogger.com