Tag Archives: Believe in Humanity

Day 051 – 7/14/11 Ely to Cave Lake CG

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Distance > 13 Miles; People Met = 3 Barrett started hiking with us today, which keeps a fine tradition going.  “Back in the day” I organized long distance expeditions, groups of people forming a community guided by the journey along … Continue reading

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Day 029 – 6/22/11 – Virginia City to Alt. US 95

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Distance = 25.7 Miles; Elevation Change = 1940 Feet Lo Elevation = 4216; Hi Elevation = 6137 As we hike across the country I raise awareness for the issues of Housing, Health and Hunger.  I’m also on the look-out for … Continue reading

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Day 018 – 6/11/11 Auburn to Robie Point

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Distance = 2 Miles; Elevation Change > 650 Feet Lo Elevation = 989; Hi Elevation = 1319 During our tough day yesterday we fortuitously ran into Carlos de la Fuente, who invited us to come to his home when we … Continue reading

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Day 014 – 6/7/11 – Rest Day in Sacramento

The night before I had a good talk with Gordon about some of the problems our country faces with civic involvement and that helped me prepare for the talk at the Lions Club luncheon.  There were about ten Lions there … Continue reading

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Day minus 1 – Team Humanity

This site refers to the Hiking Humanitarian in the singular, but in reality I am part of a team.  I’ve been remiss in not introducing Team Humanity until now. Team Humanity will spread a message across the country for people … Continue reading

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Day minus 5 – Western Pennsylvania

Finally the journey begins! Last night I held a dress rehearsal of the Believe in Humanity program before the hometown crowd. Good times and good food (a potluck, of course) was had by all. At the end we held hands … Continue reading

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Day minus 7 – A Look Back

I once dreamed of being successful enough to support my backpacking addiction.  One does not have to generate a lot of income to pursue long-distance backpacking.  After all, you don’t spend much as a backpacker.  Yet I needed to better … Continue reading

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Day minus 9 – What Is Civic Involvement?

In response to my previous post I’ve been asked by a few people what is civic involvement.  The best answer to me is people working together to enhance their local communities.  Examples include volunteering for the fire department or ambulance, … Continue reading

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Day minus 14 Countdown – Am I Excited?

Today I got asked, as is often the case when I run into people around town, if I’m excited yet.  The answer has been generally no, I’m too busy with all the planning details to be excited.  Still, that “am … Continue reading

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Day minus 15 Countdown – Web Talk Radio Interview

Took care of a variety of errands today, from switching phone service to getting more buisness cards printed.  I have this long list of items still to do. I’ve yet to put up an interview I did a week ago … Continue reading

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