To me, Adam Hill was just a mythical creature because I had heard so much about him through friends and the running community, read about him in publications, run some of the epic routes he created, but we had never crossed paths. Plus, he has absolutely NO social media, and that's how we find everyone, right? ;) I mean, I have him to thank for PITCHELL, his brainchild (as the FKT site notes), and for inspiring people from all around to attempt this 65ish mile point-to-point run from Mt. Pisgah to Mt. Mitchell. His love for adventuring in the woods (most of the time on bare feet or in road shoes that are way past their prime) is completely inspiring. Instead of continuing to pay to run in races, he created routes on his own and with friends. The first time he summited Mt. Mitchell was by running out his back door to get there...a short 86 mile trip. Adam, you are an incredible human being, and I am so glad you truly DO exist. The running community, especially here in Western North Carolina, is blessed to have you.

Adam Hill's Email: [email protected]

YouTube video of his adventure to Mt. Mitchell with his son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=oeXQG_AH8jPx83jd&v=0sQqyvTpgwE&feature=youtu.be

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