Trail Angel Texts :)

Three amazing check ins have made my day! I received a call from Teddy this morning - he sounds great and is happy to report that he has only 366 miles left until he reaches the finish line.  His estimated finish date is Septemeber 25th.  I cannot believe the end is near.  We are so proud of you Scarecrow.

I received two separate emails from people who have run into Scarecrow over the past week and I am lucky enough to be able to thank them both for the photos they sent.

photo by Brenda Nordlund

Hello,
I live in Helena Montana.  This evening I was on a moonlight group hike (the clouds did not cooperate) on the CDT when our group ran into your husband and his hiking companion.  We advised them of the changing weather - much colder and snow in the mountains in the next day or two.  An offer of a ride to town was extended if they wanted to hold up til the weather passed but they declined. They had another sixty six miles or so to get to Lincoln, MT a small town down/over the road.
It was a treat to meet such accomplished hikers.  We wished them well in the rest of their journey.  It was delightful to meet them!
I hope you enjoy the photo.
Best regards,
Brenda

This picture is of Scarecrow (looking pretty scary, I might add) and Medic.  They have been hiking together for several hundred miles and have been great keeping each other on track pushing 30+ miles daily.  Way to go guys.  Thank you Brenda for sharing this awesome picture of our hiker guys to share with family and friends who miss them.

photo by Geri & Christine Stocker

Dear Thruhiker's Wife,

We met these two great hikers on Chief Joseph Pass a few days ago and took them down to the Sula store. What a wonderful encounter! (One of many in our US-travels...). We thought you might like the picture. And of course we wish them  all the best for the remaining portion.

All the best from two Swiss car-travellers (currently still in the US)

Geri & Christine Stocker

Oberlaenderstrasse 40
CH-4132 Muttenz
Switzerland

Thank you to Geri & Christine from Switzerland for sending me a Scarecrow check-in.  We all enjoy the pictures you send of our hiker that is coming home soon.

THANK YOU and God Bless all the trail angels and kind people who are traveling out there along the trail who have helped, inspired and have shown their kindness and generosity to the hikers on the CDT.

Where is Scarecrow now? Click HERE

Counting down the days,

The Thruhiker's Wife

Picture-less Post :(

I have had several check ins from Scarecrow, but was holding out on writing in hopes of him sending pictures to go along with the post.  No such luck.  He is in and out of towns, successfully completing 30+ miles a day along with a new hiker friend Medic. The only thing missing is a good signal to send pictures.  He sounds strong, happy and is getting quite emotional when he thinks and speaks about finishing this trail.  He has less than 500 miles left of this amazing journey.

Back on September 3rd, he passed through a town called Sula, Montana and while there decided to eat breakfast at the Sula Country Store.  I only know this because later that day, I received a text from Lori Johnson that read:

Hi Thruhikers Wife!!  I am the cook at the Sula Country Store, and wanted to let you know that I fed Scarecrow and Medic a good breakfast this morning and sent them off to the trail.  Scarecrow looks great and healthy and is in very good spirits!! The thought of Triple Crowning is starting to set in for them. 

THANK YOU Lori Johnson, for not only feeding them, but for checking in with his family  -we love to hear from people who have seen, helped or just met Scarecrow while he is away.

Scarecrow will be in Lincoln, Montana in about 5 days from today, so if you were interested in sending him a note, treat, or any other type of package, NOW is the time to do it.

Again, the United States Postal Service address is:

THEODORE "SCARECROW" WARREN
c/o THREE BEARS MOTEL
PO BOX 816
LINCOLN, MONTANA 59639

Teddy has said he thinks he will complete this trail on September 25th.  Please keep him in your prayers and positive thoughts as he travels through 20 degree weather to reach Glacier National Park and the finish line of this trail.  I will post again with updates as they come in (hopefully with pictures next time).  Check out his progress HERE

Until next time,
The Thruhiker's Wife