Hello everyone, I hate to say this because it very disappointing, but I’ve had to leave the trail. I started the AT with a cold and it never went away as I had hoped. It eventually turned into bronchitis and pneumonia. I got off and went to a town to get better and realized I needed to go home and get some Dr. care. I’m home after a long and challenging adventure home. I’m glad to be home and realize that it was the only thing I could do to be safe. If I had continued I have no idea how sick I could have gotten. So over 150 miles with 19 days on the trail. I’m feeling better but will not go back to NC to continue for now. I’ve decided to do some hiking here in my beautiful White Mountains this spring and summer and enjoy what I can do and not focus on what I couldn’t finish. So because this is the end of this adventure I’m going to let the blog sit. Maybe some of my hiking buddies will find the blog so they will know what happend.
Gray Loon's a.k.a. Byron's Trip 
I agree w/Liz. We’re all glad you’re home safe. Hey, you had the courage to follow your dreams, which is much more than most of us can say. You had a good adventure, you met some great people (I’m sure) and you found out that a lot of people care a lot about you! Don’t be sad or disappointed. You’re gutsy and we’re all very proud of you!
You know the old saying, if at first you don’t succeed,…try short stop. It was just the first step of an adventure. Now, on to the next one.
Hey there. I can only imagine your disappointment after such a great job planning your trip. However, listen to this twist. I too am disappointed but not so much because of an incomplete trail as an unfinished blog. You are a good writer and funny and I so looked forward to the blog that I can only hope you find a way to utilize your great writing skill. Your adventurousness will carry forward into something just as worthwhile. Cheers, Candace
Thank you….. I have decided to do a little writing. thanks
Hey Byron.. Glad you made it home safe and sound.. I’m sure the trail will remain and you can have another go at it..
We are happy you are home and feeling better.
I know it was a difficult choice, but it was the right one! Future trails await you!
Please don’t be sad. You did more in 19 days than many of us have done in a life time. You need to know we are all proud of you for doing what you did and for having the courage to come off the trail for your own safety. We are all behind you 100% for what ever you need and are grateful to God that you are home safe.