Hiking The Appalachian Trail Event At West Hartford Library

From Noah Webster Library: Those who attend this program, on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30PM, will be treated to a modern day adventure. In March of last year, Sam Ducharme set out on a 2180 mile, 14-state backpacking trip from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin Maine. During his six month journey, he documented the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the wildlife, the hardships encountered on the trail, as well as the people, culture and humanity at its finest. Come join him as he takes you through the trail towns, over the mountaintops and through the backcountry. The images and stories will leave you with a renewed awe of the beauty of our country and its people.

You will see his gear, how he cooked, and hear what it is like sleeping in a
hammock for six months through three seasons. You will also hear how Sam
returned to the trail the following year, connecting with aspiring Thru-Hikers,
paying it forward, and his return to the summit of Katahdin one year later.

Sam Ducharme is a retired K9 Officer and is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. He
has two adult sons, both serving in the United States Air Force. As an avid
outdoorsman, and finding the empty-nest, Sam decided to buy a backpack and a
plane ticket to Georgia. From there, he started walking north. With no prior
backpacking experience, he learned on the trail. Gear, trail nutrition, enduring the
elements, and the logistics involved in a long distance backpacking trip were hard
lessons. After 20 years working within Connecticut's prisons, the search for a positive recharge resulted in a life changing journey.

This event held at the Noah Webster Library, 20 South Main Street, West Hartford. For parking information, please visit: http://bit.ly/libparking

Image Courtesy of Noah Webster Library