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- Apr 14, 2015
Day 26
Here's an update from Sandy Valentine (Phil's wife): Life on the Trail Phil crossed the 200 mile mark today, ending at mil 209.8 and Ice Water Spring Shelter. He hiked 10 miles in 7.5 hours in cold, rain, fog, and was pretty frozen when we chatted around 6:30. Wasn't looking forward to a night in the shelter - his spot was in middle of 8 other people on lower part of a 2 level shelter. Seems as though drinking and drugging not all that unusual at the shelters. He's enjoying h
- Apr 3, 2015
Ask Phil!
Hello Everyone! If you're like the CCAR staff and are full of questions for Phil, you might want to keep reading! Since we are all so curious about what life is really like hiking the Appalachian Trail while putting a face on recovery, we've decided to compile a list of questions for Phil in which he will answer either by a post or by video. So, if you are interested in participating please email all your questions to chiara@ccar.us! #philvalentine #appa #AT4Recovery
- Mar 30, 2015
100 Miles!
A vista from yesterday. Hit another milestone today - 100 miles!! Finished today at Winding Stair Gap (mile 109.8) after 12 days of hiking. The last 4 nights - rain/wind/40's, then wind/snow/ice/high 20's, then deep freeze in the teens and finally a raging thunderstorm last night. But the sun still manages to shine. #AT4Recovery #AT2015 #ATthruhike2015 #AppalachianTrail #philvalentine #appalachiantrail #NorthCarolina
- Mar 6, 2015
10 Days by Sandy Valentine
It's only 10 days until Phil hops on a plane to Georgia, and officially begins his adventure. Each day this week, he adds another item to the table of supplies he started. Each time I wonder what item will be the first to go when he's worn that pack a few hours.
I also wonder - who will I blame when the tp roll isn't changed? Who is going to clear the driveway a la the winter that never ends? Who is going to remind me "trust them (kids) til they give us a reason not to"? Wh
- Feb 26, 2015
Walking With Dad by Samantha Valentine
On March 19, 2015, my dad will embark on the longest walk of his life. A 2,180-mile trek, passing through 14 states along the Appalachian Mountain range, my dad will walk from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. I could not be more proud. This may be the hardest thing my dad will ever do, but it certainly will not be the only difficult thing my dad has journeyed through. Five years ago, on March 19, 2010, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 oropharyngeal cancer – c
- Dec 29, 2014
Phil Celebrates 27 Years in Recovery!
On Sunday, December 28, 2014, Phil Valentine celebrated 27 years sober. Congratulations Phil, you're an inspiration to all. Check out the video Manchester High School students put together about Phil's 27 year journey and his Appalachian Trail Hike. For video click here, piece begins at 5:16. #philvalentine #messageofrecovery #recovery
- May 1, 2013
The Game Plan
Watch this video to find out what Phil's plan is. #philvalentine #recovery #appalachiantrail #hike
