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- Mar 24, 2015
Day 4 Neel Gap
Neel Gap Phil traveled 7.5 miles today. Up and over Blood Mountain. Phil said that coming down was very similar to coming down the...
- Mar 21, 2015
- Mar 18, 2015
5 Reasons Why I Could Get to Katahdin
I’ll be on Springer Mountain, Georgia in just a few days (03.19.15) to start my Appalachian Trail (AT) adventure. I set up a card table...
- Mar 16, 2015
A Peace That Surpasses All Understanding
About 90 family members, friends and CCAR colleagues came over yesterday for a party to celebrate Phil’s 5 years of recovery from cancer,...
- 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...
- Mar 3, 2015
- 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...
- Jan 12, 2015
A Message from Sandy Valentine
In the fall of 2010, Phil began talking to me about a calling to walk the Appalachian Trail. I’d like to say that this is the first time...

- 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...
- Nov 5, 2014
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