Event Venue: Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library
Address: 10 Central Ave, New Hartford, CT 06057
Phone: (860) 379-7235
Time: Monday, June 2 at 7:00 PM
More Information: https://www.beekleylibrary.org/adult-events–programs.html

After Hours at the Beekley

On Pi Day 2021, 67-year-old Skip Fredericksen of New Hartford embarked on the journey of a lifetime: a 205-day thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, stretching from Amicalola Falls, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Joined by his two daughters—trail names “Nocs” and “Zazu”—Skip, who became known on the trail as “Whitecap,” faced the physical and mental challenges of a long-distance hike as an older adventurer keeping pace with younger hikers.

In this engaging presentation, Skip shares the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of their 2,193-mile trek through a captivating slideshow, accompanied by original songs he wrote along the way. AT: The Musical is a light-hearted, honest reflection on life on the trail, filled with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom.

Since completing the Appalachian Trail, Skip has stayed deeply connected to the outdoors. He supports the AMC-CT Chapter through trail maintenance and boundary monitoring, and as of May 2024, he maintains the section from West Cornwall Road to Cesar Brook Campsite. A dedicated hiker, he also completed all 875+ miles of Connecticut’s blue-blazed trails between 2016 and 2023, earning recognition as one of only about 20 official “800-milers.”

Come be inspired, entertained, and maybe even motivated to take on your own adventure!

Event Hours:

This event goes from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM