A friend in trouble…
Very concerned at the moment about the welfare of a friend, an American backpacker who took part on last year’s TGO Challenge. Ken Knight, who many of last year’s Challengers will remember, was hiking part of the Appalachian Trail when he went missing last Sunday. He had been complaining of feeling unwell, and was slower than his companions. When he didn’t turn up in camp that night they became concerned. When he didn’t show up for his flight back home next day they became even more concerned. It would appear there is a big SAR excercise underway on that section of the AT right now and any other UK friends of Ken can follow progress on Backpacking Light.
I interviewed Ken last year for the DVD we were putting together about the Challenge and despite being visually impaired Ken appeared to be an experienced and resourceful lightweighter. He is one of backpackinglight.com’s editors. He was due to begin this year’s TGO Challenge next Friday. Finger’s crossed for some better news soon…
May 2nd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Thanks for posting this Cameron. I’ve not met Ken but I corresponded with him before and after the Challenge last year and feel I know him a little. He is certainly very experienced and also enthusiastic about backpacking and the outdoors. I have been following the update on Backpacking Light and wishing I could do something to help.
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Ryan Jordan has just posted on his Twitter feed that Ken has been found alive and well.