The Walk 2008
Final Steps
On August 24th, 2008, the Douglass Family and SmallWorldTreks will be participating in a walk that will span from Dixfield, Maine to Tumbledown Mountain in Weld, Maine.
As most of you know, On June 1st, 2008, Chris Douglass was to start an incredible journey that would take him from Bellvue, Colorado to Weld, Maine. A distance of over 2,100 miles!
He planned to walk the entire span, before the terrible accident that took his life.
In honor of his amazing life, we are going to take the final steps of what would have been one of his greatest achievements, and we'd like you to be there! Join us for this tribute to Chris. Contact Glen Giasson or Bethany Douglass or send a message to Friends@SmallWorldTreks.Net
The Plan
Here's how it's going to work. You tell us how many miles you would like to walk and we'll coordinate the route so that each of the 22 miles are covered. We will set a specific time that we all start walking while chase cars, starting at the farthest point, will drive along the route picking up people as they complete their section of the walk. Once all miles are completed, those who would like, can join us for the final climb up Tumbledown.
The total mileage from Dixfield to Tumbldown is about 22 miles, with another 1.8 miles up the Brook Trail to Tumbledown Pond. Due to the distance covered and the amount of people involved, we will start relatively early so that we can still get up Tumbledown before the Mid-day August heat.
If you would like to participate in the walk, meet us at Tumbledown Brook Trail at 7am (DIRECTIONS HERE) (There will be a caravan meeting at the KMart parking lot at 6am in Auburn). We will begin shuttling volunteers to particular sections of The Walk to make sure all miles are covered. Hoping to be done walking by 9-9:30, we will begin the hike up Tumbledown Mountian. We will place Chris' Memorial Stone near Crater Lake. If you would like to help with the coordination or support, please send an email to Friends@SmallWorldTreks.Net
Chris Douglass Memorial Plaque
On Tumbledown Mountain
"The World Is Smaller Than You Think!"
These words were spoken to me by Chris amidst laughs as we discussed ideas for this website, SmallWorldTreks.
Trying to think of a catchy phrase while encompassing what we wanted to show people, Chris muttered the words above, almost jokingly. As they began to sink in, we realized that he had just summed up what we had been discussing for weeks.
That the world is there for the taking, for those willing to reach out. And that it is not as difficult as most would believe.
Like so many times before, Chris had found the perfect words for the moment.
And now, more than ever, they mean so much.
So we find it fitting that on his memorial plaque, to be forever affixed upon Tumbledown Mountain, these words boldly stand.
We are working on the details of what will be the Chris Douglass Memorial Plaque, placed on Tumbledown Mountain, in honor of his amazing life! The details are still in the works. Once there is more to post, you'll find it here.
In the meantime...
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