A Wonderful thing has happened! Our Crazy, Mountain Man cousin - Scott Croteau - along with his lady, Jess, have spoken, and spoken a bit more with the Park Rangers of the Tumbledown Mountain area. We have an approval (as though we would not have done it anyway!) that we may place a Memorial stone on top of Tumbledown Mountain in honor of Chris' life, dreams and love of the Blue Mountains in Maine.

I am encouraged by some strange force to capture Scott & Jess telling their tale on tape. That may be here soon. Until then we will be searching for the perfect stone that may be engraved and will be organizing a fundraiser to help cover the cost.

The Walk 2008

Final Steps
On August 24th, 2008, the Douglass Family and SmallWorldTreks will be participating in a walk that will span from Dixfield, Maine to Tumbledown Mountain in Weld, Maine.

As most of you know, On June 1st, 2008, Chris Douglass was to start an incredible journey that would take him from Bellvue, Colorado to Weld, Maine. A distance of over 2,100 miles!

He planned to walk the entire span, before the terrible accident that took his life.

In honor of his amazing life, we are going to take the final steps of what would have been one of his greatest achievements, and we'd like you to be there! Join us for this tribute to Chris. Contact Glen Giasson ( glen@smallworldtreks.net) or Bethany Douglass (beelady13@gmail.com) or send a message to Friends@SmallWorldTreks.Net

The Plan
Here's how it's going to work. You tell us how many miles you would like to walk and we'll coordinate the route so that each of the 22 miles are covered. We will set a specific time that we all start walking while chase cars, starting at the farthest point, will drive along the route picking up people as they complete their section of the walk. Once all miles are completed, those who would like, can join us for the final climb up Tumbledown.

The total mileage from Dixfield to Tumbledown is about 22 miles, with another 1.8 miles up the Brook Trail to Tumbledown Pond. Due to the distance covered and the amount of people involved, we will start relatively early so that we can still get up Tumbledown before the Mid-day August heat.

If you would like to participate in the walk, we will need walkers & chasers (shuttle drivers). Or, if you would like to help with the coordination or support, please send an email our way.

Chris' Final Steps Itinerary

6:00 AM - Meet at Kmart Parking lot, anyone who wants to follow Linda & Jerry to Tumbledown Mountain

7:00 AM - Meet at the Brook Trail Parking area of Tumbledown

7:15 AM - Shuttle Departure to "Chris' Final Steps" walking marks

9:00 AM - Starting up Tumbledown with Chris' Memorial Stone

Map will be here soon for those driving directly to Tumbledown. Suggestions, Comments or Questions? Call or email us!

Chris Douglass Memorial Stone
On Tumbledown Mountain

"The World Is Smaller Than You Think!"
These words were spoken to me by Chris amidst laughs as we discussed ideas for this website, SmallWorldTreks.
Trying to think of a catchy phrase while encompassing what we wanted to show people, Chris muttered the words above, almost jokingly. As they began to sink in, we realized that he had just summed up what we had been discussing for weeks.
That the world is there for the taking, for those willing to reach out. And that it is not as difficult as most would believe.
Like so many times before, Chris had found the perfect words for the moment.

And now, more than ever, they mean so much.

So we find it fitting that on his memorial stone, to be forever affixed upon Tumbledown Mountain, these words boldly stand.
We are working on the details of what will be the Chris Douglass Memorial Stone, placed on Tumbledown Mountain, in honor of his amazing life! The details are still in the works.

To view the above info online & to check for updates - http://smallworldtreks.net/thewalk.htm

Gotta say THANK YOU GLEN for posting the above info.

More about the Memorial Stone soon Folks! We would really appreciate everyones opinion on what is to be engraved for Chris, I'll be sending some ideas in the morning as well as posting them on www.chrisdouglass.org - Glen will also be posting them on www.smallworldtreks.net
If you know anyone that may be interested please pass this info along!

Amidst memories,
Bethany

If you have suggestions, ideas or would like more information please contact  beelady13@gmail.com

Thank you for being here, reading this!