In his third update, shared with FAO on July 12, Firari was hiking between Massachusetts and Vermont. New to through-trail hiking, Firari said he spent a year researching the trail, procuring equipment, and doing “shakedown hikes,” before setting off on his adventure. As he spoke in his most recent video update, the sound of his footsteps sloshing through water is audible. During his last video update shared with FAO readers in May, Firari said he was hiking through central Virginia. An earlier story about Firari and his dream to hike the trail is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/fort-man-to-begin-2200-mile-hike-along-the-appalachian-trail/.

Source: CNN July 16, 2023 16:38 UTC