J. R. Model T Tate is a celebrity on the AT. I'm sure some people say there are know celebrities on the AT, but there are those who have their fair share of publicity, and Model T has his fair share for a reason.
First reason, he's old. Although he is not the oldest to complete the trek, at the age of 70 there is much more of a challenge to hike from Georgia to Maine then for the average 20-something year olds who hikes. Second reason for AT fame is that this was his fourth thru-hike. Not to many hikers have hiked the 2,100 plus miles that many times. In fact only six have done a Quattro Journey. Lastly, his last trip helped raise $35,000 for the Salvation Army. This money will help build a new homeless shelter though the Salvation Army. Donations are still being accepted for his journey/support. You can directly e-mail the Salvation Army with "Hike for Hope" in the subject line. Congrats Model T!
First reason, he's old. Although he is not the oldest to complete the trek, at the age of 70 there is much more of a challenge to hike from Georgia to Maine then for the average 20-something year olds who hikes. Second reason for AT fame is that this was his fourth thru-hike. Not to many hikers have hiked the 2,100 plus miles that many times. In fact only six have done a Quattro Journey. Lastly, his last trip helped raise $35,000 for the Salvation Army. This money will help build a new homeless shelter though the Salvation Army. Donations are still being accepted for his journey/support. You can directly e-mail the Salvation Army with "Hike for Hope" in the subject line. Congrats Model T!
