Editing Running Sheet Harvey Elliot (section)

====Harvey Elliot’s Known Hikes and Climbs====
*1976:Presidential Traverse, White Mountains, New Hampshire
A demanding ridge hike across the tallest peaks in his home state—his first major hike as a Forest Service rookie.
*1977:John Muir Trail, California
A spiritual experience for him—traversing 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada, reinforcing his belief in long-term ecological stewardship.
*1978:Appalachian Trail (AT)** – Section Hike: Georgia to Virginia
First section of a slow-burn project to complete the full AT over a decade.
*1979:Chilkoot Trail, Alaska
A historic gold rush trail crossing rugged terrain into the Yukon—a nod to both survivalism and frontier history.
*1980:'''Camino de Santiago – Camino Francés, Spain'''
First international pilgrimage; began a lifelong admiration for the mix of sacred tradition, communal effort, and nature.
*1981:Mount Shasta Summit, California
Harvey’s first major glaciated peak. He admired the spiritual legends surrounding the mountain.
*1982:Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland
Circled the Alps' most iconic massif, learning alpine botany and trail food customs from local guides.
*1983:Canadian Rockies – Jasper to Banff Traverse, Alberta
A rugged 150+ km trek through glacial valleys, pine forest, and grizzly country.
*1984:Mount Denali (formerly McKinley) – Base Camp & Summit Attempt, Alaska
His first serious high-altitude mountaineering effort. Reached the summit on his second attempt in 1986.
*1985:'''Camino de Santiago – Camino del Norte, Spain'''
Chose this coastal, more challenging route for solitude and ocean air. Made deep friendships on this path.
*1986:Mount Denali – Successful Summit, Alaska
Returned and summited with a small team—credited with a difficult rescue assist.
*1987:Wind River High Route, Wyoming
One of the most remote alpine hikes in the U.S., involving off-trail navigation and deep wilderness immersion.
*1988:Long Range Traverse, Newfoundland, Canada
A rarely hiked, rugged route in Gros Morne National Park. Known for fog, moose, and solitude.
*1989:'''Camino de Santiago – Via de la Plata, Spain'''
His longest Camino route (1000+ km), through hot, dry Spain. Marked a reflective period in his life.
*1990:High Sierra Trail, California
Crossed from Sequoia National Park to Mount Whitney—a mix of forest, alpine meadows, and high desert.
*1991:Appalachian Trail – Virginia to New York Section**
Continued his Appalachian Trail section hikes.
*1992:Laugavegur Trail, Iceland
A surreal landscape of volcanic soil, glaciers, and steaming vents. A study in geological extremes.
*1993:Northville-Placid Trail, Adirondacks, New York
A quiet, dense forest hike to reconnect with his roots.
*1994:'''Camino de Santiago – Primitivo Route, Spain'''
The original path taken by early pilgrims; mountainous, intimate, and spiritually intense.
*1995:Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit, Peru
A high-altitude, remote loop around ice-covered Andean peaks. One of his most physically demanding hikes.
*1996:Finishing the Appalachian Trail – New York to Maine**
Completed the AT in its entirety—over 2,190 miles. Retired from the USMC this year, symbolic full circle.
*1997:West Coast Trail, British Columbia, Canada
A legendary coastal hike featuring tides, ladders, and storm-battered forest. Memorialized with sketches and poems.
*1998:Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Preparation for the summit climb to come. Also spent time with Sherpa communities, studying high-altitude ecology.
*1999:Mount Everest Summit, Nepal
Summited during a calm window in May, aged 51. A personal and symbolic peak of his physical achievement.
*2000:High Coast Trail, Sweden
A UNESCO site along dramatic cliffs and boreal forest, chosen to celebrate the turn of the millennium.
*2001:Zion Narrows & The Subway, Utah
Shorter but complex wilderness hikes focused on terrain navigation and hydrology.
*2002:Lares Trek, Peru
An alternative Inca trail route, quieter than the tourist-heavy Machu Picchu trail, with a focus on community ecology.
*2003:Overland Track, Tasmania, Australia
Rare for an American hiker to attempt at the time. Harvey loved the bizarre wildlife and moody terrain.
*2004:'''Camino de Santiago – Camino Inglés, Spain'''
His shortest Camino, taken in a quiet reflective period. He journaled extensively, later publishing excerpts in a conservation newsletter.
*2005:Sierra High Route, California
A rugged, mostly off-trail journey at high elevation—test of navigation, endurance, and mental grit.
*2006:Great Divide Trail, Canada – Alberta/BC
A brutal multi-week hike through the spine of the Canadian Rockies. Recorded detailed ecological field notes.
*2007:Cape Wrath Trail, Scotland