Dennis DeLay

Hi, I'm Dennis. I am a recently retired electrician. I spent 37 years in Local #3, IBEW. I have a beautiful wife, three great kids, 1 handsome son in law and 1 beautiful daughter in law. I start my trek in less than three weeks. I'm ready.

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Pearisburg to 1/3 (Daleville)

Pearisburg to 1/3 (Daleville)

What a beautiful week we've had here on trail. After the 2 rainy days early last week, we've seen no rain, and it's been sunny and breezy. Perfect

May 26, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Congrats to Anthony and Madison

Congrats to Anthony and Madison

So sad to miss another wedding. Congratulations to Anthony and Madison! Hope your day is perfect, and enjoy it

May 19, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Burkes Garden hostel to mile 637- Pearisburg

Burkes Garden hostel to mile 637- Pearisburg

After a few good weeks of clear weather, we had 2 full days of pouring rain. In spite of the rain, I hiked 19 miles Monday then a short 13 on

May 19, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Congrats to Amanda and Terrence!!!

Congrats to Amanda and Terrence!!!

Want to say congrats to Amanda and Terrence and to the Tulley and Regan families on their wedding. Wish I could've been there to celebrate with you

May 14, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Damascus to Mile 571

Damascus to Mile 571

First of all, as Hank would say, thanks for reading! Well, it's been 6 days since Damascus and 100 miles logged. The scenes, views, and vistas

May 14, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Mtn. Harbor Hostel to Damascus

Mtn. Harbor Hostel to Damascus

After 395 miles, I crossed some of the most beautiful section of trail to date. The Laurel river and Lake Watauga areas are simply gorgeous. Would

May 7, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Hot Springs to mile 395

Hot Springs to mile 395

So I passed 300 miles. Did a few 20 mile days. Then hit some rain and took an earlier than planned zero day in Erwin, TN. on Friday. The trail

May 1, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Mile 164.7 to 274.9

Mile 164.7 to 274.9

Three weeks in and the trail is amazing. Came out of Fontana Dam and up through the Smokies. The first 2 days were cold and windy, but then the sun

Apr 23, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
Miles 69.2 – 164.7

Miles 69.2 – 164.7

Well, 2nd week was incredible. Passed into North Carolina, passed mile 100- no marker there. Had a few hard climbs up, including a rock

Apr 15, 2023 : Dennis DeLay
First week

First week

One week in and loving this. Have met some great people from all over the Country and quite a few from Canada and Germany as well. Hiked with a few

Apr 8, 2023 : Dennis DeLay