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Tracking Zero and Tennille 2015
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MST Trek Day 70

by cyberhiker01 on 06/15/13

As of today (6/14/13) we are 2 1/2 days from reaching the Cedar Island Ferry.  We will be passing through Bettie, Smyrna, and Williston on the way. It was also another milestone for us;  we have completed over 800 miles.  The day was spent hiking in the Croatan.  Luckily, the temperatrues were much cooler than yesterday, and the humidity dropped due to last night's storms.  We had the trail to ourselves and even encountered some wildlife.  Tennille found a box turtle, which fascinated her.  She also alerted me to 3 snakes.  Tennille wouldn't let me pass until I  removed them with my trekking pole.  I believe one was a copperhead, because it hissed as I was moving it.  In addition, we were contacted by Ellen from Channel 12 news, and we gave an interview.  It aired at 5:30 today-- she will be sending the link.  The interview we gave to the Sun Tomes in New Bern a couple of days ago ran on the front page.  The link is http://www.newbernsj.com/news/local/blind-man-hiking-across-north-carolina-1.158554.  My friend and trail angel, Geoffrey, called to let me know about both.  We also had an unexpected surprise.  Once we reached camp, a man and woman drove up, asking if we knew where the blind hiker was.  The woman's name is Penny Zibula-- she is a free lance reporter with a column in The Compass entitled "The View from Here."  Penny is a fellow graduate from Guide Dogs for the Blind-- it was great getting to know her and her husband and meeting her Guide Dog.  She asked if I would grant her an interview, and of course, I was excited to do so.  It is the first interview I have given to a blind reporter.  I liked this experience very much.  Her questions were insightful, as she can empathize with my situation.  I am looking forward to reading her article, which she hopes will be a 2 part series.  After talking about her life in San Rafael, they excused themselves, and Jef and I had a wonderful dinner that he prepared over an open flame--NY strip steaks, baked potato, fresh corn on the cob, and salad--delicious!  Mild temperatures are expected tomorrow.  We will be leaving the Croatan, making our way towards Highway 70.  Currently, we are on track to finish our adventure next Saturday at Jockey's Ridge State Park.

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Tracking Zero and Tennille at the Outdoor Retailer Show Jan. 21, 2015
Getting ready for the Blind Beer Pour at the SOLE booth
Coffee break at the SOLE booth
Trevor and Tennille outside the Salt Palace

Trevor and Tennille have completed the 500 mile Colorado Trail.  Read about the the trek here:

 June 18 pre-hike interview on Denver NBC station: click HERE to view.


The team hiked the CT to raise money & awareness for his charity, Team FarSight Foundation, Inc., which Trevor founded in 2014.  Its mission is to empower blind children & youth through the development of hiking & other backcountry programs.  The goal is to teach participants problem-solving skills & give them the confidence they will need to be both productive & competitive in all aspects of their lives.  Additionally, the foundation is working to break down barriers between the sighted & blind communities and to challenge societal misconceptions of the abilities of the blind.

Team FarSight Foundation, Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3) charity & a One Percent for the Planet non-profit partner.  Please help publicize their hike so that they can continue the work of empowering the blind.  Thanks to all those who have already donated.  Donations can be made securely through the foundation's website: 
 www.farsightfoundation.org
June 30: Article in Denver Post:  Click HERE 
July 2: NY Post article:  Click HERE 
July 9: Charlotte Observer.  Click HERE 
July 17th: Huffington Post.  Click HERE.

July 2:  Daily Mail, UK article.  Click HERE 
 July 30: Durango News article:  Click HERE  
July 30: Appalachian Trail Cafe.  Click HERE
August 2:  Trevor interviewed on 9News, NBC Denver CO:  Click HERE to view.
August 4:  Trevor had a wonderful interview on Colorado Public Radio after the CO Trail before his flight to Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer Show.  Check it out HERE.



More to come!
August 10:  Check out the BBC link HERE for a wonderful interview after the CO Trail.
August 12:  Link to great interview on NBC TV(WCNC Charlotte)-- view HERE.