Oct 19, 2017
You probably read about the couple who decided to
attempt a thru-hike this summer with their 12-month old daughter,
Ellie. I was skeptical myself when I read what they were attempting
to do. Having found it tough enough to take care of myself on the
trail, the thought of carrying an infant for nearly 2200 miles
filled me with dread. Yet Derrick and Bekah Quirin were experienced
hikers and really prepared for the trip. Ellie was clearly just
along for the ride, but they had an adventure that will live with
them all forever. 
Ellie loved to collapse her
parents' poles and would often wander around camp with them, much
to the amusement of one and all. You can read about their adventure
on their blog, Ellie on the
AT, which is being updated now that they are home, They also
have an Instagram account,
where Ellie is the undoubted star. 
Lynne Savino, in Doc Spot,
features the joys of W.A.D. You'll have to listen to find out what
that means! I've added destinations to my podcast this week,
meaning that there should be more places to find it. You can now
get it on iTunes,
Stitcher, Google
Play Music, and YouTube.
Soon, it will be up on iHeart Radio and Tunein.com. If I can ever
work out how to add an iTunes subscribe button to my site then I'll
be a happy man.