Note: After celebrating the 40th anniversary of my hike in 2023 with daily posts (including 40 years ago today, May 2 - Oct 3), I am going for it again in 2024: 41 years ago today May 2 - Oct 3. Then the plan would be celebrating the 42nd anniversary of my hike in 2025 with a sequel Appalachian Trail hike in 2025 and a new book, if I can stay healthy. As I've said, it should be an interesting contrast. I was 24 when I made the original hike.