Me as Trekking Director of Primal Quest Montana at Big Sky Montana
Welcome one and all. I am Seth Schumacher, also called Osprey when in the company of the thru-hiking community. This blog contains the journal entries from my hikes of the 3 major National Scenic Trails of the United States. These are the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail. You may also find random ramblings of mine here and there, but everyone learns to ramble to themselves when in the middle of 2000+mile hikes. Sometimes we just need to get them down.Please feel free to respond to any or all of the entries you find here.
May your feet never sore and always find the path less traveled.
Happy Trails,
Seth “Osprey” Schumacher
President Willamette Outdoor Recreational Climbing Club
Primal Quest Trekking Director 2008 | Primal Quest HQ Director 2009
Appalachian Trail 2007 | Continental Divide Trail 2006
You are most handsome on your above photo. What a hunk! Hope you have the time of your life doing what you’ve been wanting to for so long. I am leaving this morning for Alexandria to have Lumbar Fusion. Have not been on this thing for at least a month as I have been sewing curtains for Pat. Had yesterday to get the house in order as I had thread everywhere. Hope to follow your adventure when I get home and recuperate (and when I get waited on).
Have the time of your life. It passes too quickly and you find you are 73.
Love you-my number 5 honey grandchild.
Grandma Donna
Hi Seth,
I enjoy your updates and would be glad to meet you near Reed’s Gap, Tye River or Afton (Interstate 64) where the trail crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway and there is a big hotel with a restaurant with a beautiful view on the top of the hill I could drive you to Waynesboro for supplies or bring you fresh food, and treat you to a resturant meal.
Interstate 56 is at the Tye River which has a long swinging bridge. It is after you have descended the Priest mountain (lucky you don’t have to climb up it!) Also, before the Priest, you don’t wnat to miss Spy Rock! (A great lookout just a few feet off the trail.)
Our Club owns a primitive stone cabin (sleeps 12) 4 miles S. of Reed’s Gap, and I can still hike into there, usually with all my family, including grandkids who love the hiking. It is good to know that you love it, too. I have experienced much trail magic and I wish much for you!
Hold on,
Marilyn (my trail name used to be Steeplechase)
Seth!
We live in Virginia Beach and I’ll be on the Blue Ridge next weekend. Our Appalachian Trail Club (Tidewater) maintains from Tye River Rt 56 to Reeds Gap and I’ll be at the Trail Club’s cabin.
Like to know if I can bring you supplies or such, or when you’ll be to our section Harpers Creek and Maupin Field Shelters.
Happy hiking,
Marilyn (Hilary’s grandmother)
Is this reaching you?
Hilary’s grandmother
Osprey-I made in by 5pm! I’m here! Call me (860) 213-0046 dinna? snack? breakfast? hike plans? I’m doing laundry then starving!Fedex