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Inspired by Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods, director Douglas Morse and producer Heide Estes traveled to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. They became fascinated with all of the hikers they met. From Jack, who got stuck with an angry dog, to Malice and Kentucky, the Cheech and Chong of the A.T., to Matt and Angie, who planned to get married on the trail when they reached Pennsylvania.
On the first day out, Estes and Morse met Chad, an easy going guy in excellent shape who found himself tempted to walk off the trail after just a few days. Hikers like Chad become our eyes and ears on the journey to Maine’s Mount Katahdin, more than 2000 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia. 2000 Miles to Maine is perfect for trail enthusiasts and those planning thru hikes, as well as the armchair set who want to get a fascinating glimpse of trail life and culture. A mother lode of information on trip planning, gear selection and the day to day realities of life on the trail.
Thanks for your hard work and devotion to the project; it is a great piece of work! I've already watched it twice!
I saw your video at the ALDHA Gathering and loved it. I am planning a thru hike for next year and every friend and family member thinks I’m crazy. So I figured I’d pick up the DVD to show them and give them an idea as to what it’s all about.
Just got the DVD Tuesday and enjoyed it . . . especially Will's Dog (we laughed hysterically!). I did and do enjoy the video I've watched it twice so far. I appreciate you taking the time to document and produce this.
I would just like to express my thanks for such a wonderful movie. I have read many books on the AT, and section hiked some of it. Thank you for the addition to my collection Loved 2000 Miles to Maine....truly inspiring.
Susan, my wife, and I have hiked the AT from the access trail in Georgia into North Carolina. We laughed at some of the common problems that everyone seems to run into on the first part of the trail. We found the DVD to be great entertainment. We have watched the DVD three times.
I loved the video. This has given me a good deal more perspective and will help me decide for sure to do my AT hike next year. I was very impressed.
The vid is cool. It brought back some very deep memories for me and has ignited my soul for another pilgrimage hopefully next year. What I liked best was how you illustrated the authenticity of the trail-- ALL the walks of life, both good and not so good-- the magnetism that this trail holds for people, the culture and the glamorization of such an intense undertaking. It is insightful, comical, and among other things, downright inspiring.
You'll have to forget about the desire for elegance and need for introspection that plagues most amateur wilderness filmmakers. 2000 Miles to Maine, rather, is a comic adventure requiring some level of identification with thru-hiking mentality, the ability to forgive the faults of imperfect characters, and a complete disregard for the rules followed by more traditional walkumentaries. This is not your typical popcorn and Red Vines kind of movie, and interpreting some of the humor may require a stronger tang than what a glass of wine has to offer. Thru-hikers that walk for a non-living will love it; people who dream about being a thru-hiker will either change their mind after seeing this movie, or quit their job immediately and hit the trail; people who like the solitude of hiking in the remote mountain West may wonder what all of the fuss is about and cringe at the social (dis)graces often found on the AT; finally, don't show this movie to your Mom if you just graduated high school and are heading to Springer: she'll flip out. Then again, for some those fixin' to find themselves outside the reigns of what parental influence can offer, maybe 2000 Miles to Maine will make a perfect Mother's Day gift.
Morality Disclaimer: This film is unrated but contains visual and vocal material that might be construed as inappropriate by some, including PG-rated language, the use of substances deemed unconventional by those living outside of Humboldt County, and the use of backpacking gear that is heavier than a load of PCT horse crap on a wet spring morning. There is no nudity in the film, despite the fact that there is most definitely some nudity on the Appalachian Trail.
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