PCT hikers end trek at Whatcom border obelisk

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  Wildfires have forced Pacific Crest Trail hikers to end their 2,600-mile journey at Monument 47 in Whatcom County“Monument 47 has become a new terminus for some thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail this year because wildfires have closed part of the traditional route.”
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  The traditional northern terminus is 30 miles north of Harts Pass“The traditional northern terminus of the PCT is 30 miles north of Harts Pass in the Pasayten Wilderness.”
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  David Whitehair, 41, completed his 141-day hike on Wednesday“David Whitehair concluded 141 consecutive days of hiking on Wednesday at a remote and rugged speck of Whatcom County, distinguished by a stainless-steel obelisk that marks the boundary between the United States and Canada.”
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  Whitehair completed his hike at the U. S.-Canada border marker near Glacier“David Whitehair concluded 141 consecutive days of hiking on Wednesday at a remote and rugged speck of Whatcom County, distinguished by a stainless-steel obelisk that marks the boundary between the United States and Canada.”
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  Whitehair called his hike 'nothing short of astonishing'“"I’ve had dreams to say what it feels like to finish the PCT," Whitehair said at the monument above Glacier. "While this isn’t the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail, it is nothing short of astonishing."”
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  The hike ended at an unconventional finish“He bawled. Whitehair, 41, let a stream of tears flow after an unconventional ending that began 4 1/2 months earlier on the Pacific Crest Trail, one of America’s classic national scenic footpaths.”
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  The obelisk is a stainless-steel monument marking the international boundary“Monument 47 has become a new terminus for some thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail this year because wildfires have closed part of the traditional route. (Photo by Elliott Almond) MONUMENT 47, Mount Baker Wilderness — David Whitehair concluded 141 consecutive days of hiking on Wednesday at a remote and rugged speck of Whatcom County, distinguished by a stainless-steel obelisk that marks the boundary between the United States and Canada.”
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  The obelisk has become a new destination for thru-hikers this year“Monument 47 has become a new terminus for some thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail this year because wildfires have closed part of the traditional route.”
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  Whitehair is a vintner from Santa Barbara, California“Whitehair, 41, let a stream of tears flow after an unconventional ending that began 4 1/2 months earlier on the Pacific Crest Trail, one of America’s classic national scenic footpaths. Wildfires have necessitated an alternate ending for dogged hikers completing the 2,600-mile trek from the Mexican border to Canada that has gained popularity since the 2014 movie “Wild,” based on author Cheryl Strayed’s memoir of her abbreviated hike. The tears also represented a tinge of sadness that the mission had reached an end for the accomplished vintner from Santa Barbara, California.”
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  Whitehair said he'd 'had dreams to say what it feels like to finish the PCT'“"I've had dreams to say what it feels like to finish the PCT," Whitehair said at the monument above Glacier.”
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  The traditional PCT terminus remains closedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The closure of the traditional PCT terminus is due to fire-related closures in the Pasayten WildernessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.