morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2006-05-21
From: Laurel Creek shelter

To: Sarver Hollow shelter
Miles today: 6.4
Weather: scattered clouds

         Staying at Sarver Hollow shelter. I just couldn't get started this morning then when I got to the shelter which is 1/4 mile off the trail and down I just didn't want to go back up. It was such a nice day I didn't want to hike anymore. People called this shelter the shelter from Hell because it was down so far and at mile 666.
Date: 2006-05-23
From: Pickle Branch shelter

To: Catawba Mtn. shelter
Miles today: 14.6
Weather: clear sky

         Staying at Catawba Mtn. shelter. WOW, what a fun day. I went over Dragon's Tooth and it was huge rocks that you had to climb down. In two places they had metal rungs in the rocks so you could get down because you couldn,t reach the bottom. What a fun time. Then I had trail magic a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot cake and a soda. Then   I went into a town to get more food and had a cheeseburger and another soda. I was so full.
Date: 2006-05-24
From: Catawba Mtn. shelter

To: Angel Gap
Miles today: 12.7

      I'm camping tonight around Angel Gap. If I could cut a couple trees down I would have a great view. My stove isn't working right, I have a jet boil so when I get in town tomorrow I will drop by the outfitter store. I was up on McAfee Knob and what a great view.
Date: 2006-05-27
From: Fullhardt Knob shelter

To: Bobblets Gap shelter
Miles today: 13.5
Weather: overcast clouds

      Today we started walking on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You are walking right beside the road so you can't camp on the trail or you right by the road. Last night around 1:30 in the morning some guy comes to the shelter and threw his pack in and scared the shit out of me. What a jerk. Today I passed the 1/3 mark of my hike.
Date: 2006-05-31
From: Saltlog Gap

To: Brown Mtn. Creek shelter
Miles today: 12.6
Weather: clear sky

         Staying at Brown Mtn. Creek shelter tonight. My day started off bad and quickly went to worst. First you are having trouble finding water. A lot of stream and springs are just mud. So I had to walk 3 miles with 16 oz. of water this morning. I was soaked after 1 hhours from sweat. Got to the shelter and the water was from a pond with dirty water. So I fill my small bottle, 16 oz. because there is a spring 1/2 mile away. I leave the shelter and I go south insteak of north for about a mile until I reallize my mistake. Of course it was up hill. So I truned around and finneluy made it to the spring and it was just a trickle. It took 5 minutes to fill 1 bottle. Then it was so humid again. I was about 2 miles from the shelter and it started the thunder. I thought with my luck it would start raining right before I get to the shelter. Then I thought good it will cool me off. Then a couple comes down the trail and said you must be Stumbles. I said yes and they ask me if I would like a soda and apple pie. Of course I said yes. Anyway I really walked 14.6 not 12.6 miles.
Date: 2006-06-04
From: Dutch Haus B & B

To: who knows
Miles today: 12.1

      I'm camping tonight somewhere. I camped a little early because it's starting to thunder and I wanted to set my tent up before it starts to rain. I saw my first rattle snake today right on the side of the trail. It was about e ft. long. Then I saw 3 deer. I sat on the rocks over looking the valley and had lunch what a view. I didn't want to leave.
Date: 2006-06-07
From: Waynesboro VA

To: Calf Mtn. shelter
Miles today: 7.0
Weather: scattered clouds

      Staying at Calf Mtn. shelter tonight. I started the Shenandoah National Park today. I'm meeting my parents around Skyland and can't wait. It will be good to see family after almost 3 months. There was one part of the trail where soneone put old tractor seats in the ground. It was a goodplace to sit and have a snack.
Date: 2006-06-08
From: Calf Mtn. shelter

To: Blackrock Hut
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: scattered clouds

      Staying at Blackrock Hut. Today was boring there wasn't relly any views or nice places to rest. I saw a 6 point buck. It was right on the trail.It just stared at me for about 5 seconds and then took off through the woods.
Date: 2006-06-09
From: Blackrock Hut

To: Pinefield Hut
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: scattered clouds

      Staying at Pinefield Hut. Went into Loft Mtn. campground because I wanted a milkshake. Well their milkshake machine is broke so I walked 2 miles for nothing. Had some nice views today. Isat on the rocks at Loft Mtn. for about 1 hour just relaxing.
Date: 2006-06-15
From: Skyland Lodge & Restaurant

To: Pass Mtn. Hut
Miles today: 10.7

      Staying at Pass Mtn. Hut tonight. After breakfast with my parents and Aunt it's time to get back on the trail. I got to stop tripping over rocks and tree roots or one of these times I'm going to really get hurt. Today I took a fall and I got black and blue masrs on my knees and I got a cut on my head. It didn't bleed long and I only got a small lump. When will I learn to pick my feet up all the time? Hopefully soom.
Date: 2006-06-16
From: Pass Mtn. Hut

To: Gravel Spring Hut.
Miles today: 13.1
Weather: clear sky

      Staying at Gravel Spring Hut tonight. WOW, I saw my first bear today about 2 miles from the shelter this morning. I have about 50 more miles until I'm out of VA. I can't wait because it seems like I'm not getting anywhere. VA has 536 miles of the AT. It's the state with the most miles.
Date: 2006-06-18
From: Jim and Molly Denton shelter

To: Rod Hollow shelter
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: few clouds

      Staying at Rod Hollow shelter. I had some trail magic today and passed some up. First there was apple juice at a road crossing this morning. Then at the next shelter which was about 9:45 a.m. in the spring was 4 cans of Bud Light. If it would of been at the end of the day I would of drank one. But it was to early and way to hot and humid.
Date: 2006-06-22
From: Harpers Ferry, WV

To: Crampton Gap shelter
Miles today: 10.5
Weather: broken clouds

      Staying at Crampton Gap shelter. I made it through WV and am in Maryland now. I'm going to have to come down to Harpers Ferry and Gathland State Park sometime. I just couldn't spend enough time there. It is so rich in history.Had some nice views today and it was pretty easy walking. I think I'll be in PA by saturday. Oh, I almost forgot,   I'm number 431 to get to the ATC in Harpers Ferry going north.
Date: 2006-06-25
From: Falls Creek

To: Rocky Mtn. shelter
Miles today: 14.2

      Stayed at Rocky Mtn. shelter. I look like a prune because I'v been walking in the rain for almost 5 hours. Thank God it's not cold out. I had 2 thins of trail magic today. First was granola bars then there was apples and sodas. Then I met an older man whos trail name is pipeline. He thru hiked in 2000 and is thinking about doing it again next year.
Date: 2006-06-26
From: Rocky Mtn. shelter

To: Birch Run shelter
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: overcast clouds

         Staying at Birch Run shelter. It rained all last night and stopped around 8 this morning. When we got to Caledonia State Park we had to get off the trail and take a detour. They said it was about 5 feet under water.
Date: 2006-06-27
From: Birch Run shelter

To: Pine Grove Furnace
Miles today: 9.9
Weather: moderate rain

      Guess what, it's raining again. Went to Pine Grove Furnace State Park and got off the trail until July 4th. It's been raining for about 5 days and everything is starting to flood. When I get back on I'm going to go to Kent, CT because I'm concerned about the Oct. 15th deadline. Then when I get to Katahdin in Maine I'll go back to Kent, CT and go south until I get to Pine Grove Furnace.
Date: 2006-07-05
From: Kent CT

To: Stewart Hollow Brook Lean-to
Miles today: 7.0

      I'm staying at Stewart Hollow Brook lean-to. I was off for a week and the first 2 miles was hard. I think I forgot how hard you have to work at hiking, but then I got in the groove again and It was better. I even have a new pair of boots to break in. I didn't get a blister today but my feet are a little sore.
Date: 2006-07-06
From: Stewart Hollow Brook Lean-to

To: Pine Swamp Brook Lien-to
Miles today: 10.0

      I'm staying at Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to. I was planning a 15 mile day but the trail was hard and my feet are a little sore. I saw a rattle snake today. It was about 2 feet long. It was moving off the trail. That was good. I had to forde Guinea Brook. The water wasn't to cold. It felt good on my feet. We had a lot of steep up and downs today and some rock climbing.
Date: 2006-07-12
From: Great Barrington Mass.

To: Tom Leonard Lean-to
Miles today: 6.4

      I'm staying at Tom Leonard Lean-to. It started raining about 2 hours after I left town. The mosquitoes are really bad. You put on deet and the rain washes it off. Then the mosquitoes come back. They will even get you through your shirt.       I actually walked 9.5 miles today but 3.1 didn't count because it was from town to the trail.
Date: 2006-07-13
From: Tom Leonard Lean-to

To: Mt. Wilcox North Lean-to
Miles today: 7.1

         Stayed at Mt. Wilcox North Lean-to. I just don't feel like hiking today. I'm so tired of the mosquitoes and the rain. I'm also tired of putting on wet clothes. You put your deet on and the rain washes it off. So you just keep walking and swating the mosquitoes at the same time. I tried counting my mosquitoe bites and I come up with 59. That's not even counting the ones on my back. It's going to be a wonder if I don't get the west nile virus. I was told once you get half way through Vermont you don't have the mosquitoe promblem anymore. I hope I have some skin left.
Date: 2006-07-14
From: Mt. Wilcox North Lean-to

To: Upper Goose Pond Cabin
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: clear sky

      I'm staying at Upper Goose Pond Cabin. The bugs are bad again. I couldn't even stop for a descent break or I would have been eaten alive. The cabin is nice and I can sleep inside and not have to worry about the bugs. The cabin is right on Upper Goose Pond. Boy is it pretty. No running water at the cabin so you take a dip in the pond to wash. The cabin has a caretaker so I will get a pancake breakfast tomorrow. I can't wait.
Date: 2006-07-15
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To: Kay Wood Lean-to
Miles today: 17.6

         Stayed at Kay Wood Lean-to. It was a long day but a fairly easy one. The first half the mosquitoes were just swarning over me and I was almost jogging. I can't keep that up for long. I just wanted to scream. If you stop and look behind you you can see a swarm following you. The last half they weren't to bad.
Date: 2006-07-20
From: Sherman Brook Campsite

To: Congdon Shelter
Miles today: 12.5
Weather: clear sky

      Staying at Congdon shelter. It was a beautiful day. I made it to Vermont today. Only 3 more states to go, counting Vermont. I think I made up my mind that I'm not going to go back and do the part I skipped. I'm ready to go home now but I really want to see the northern part. So I can't see myself getting back on once I reach Katahdin. We'll see.
Date: 2006-07-22
From: Bennington VT

To: Kid Gore shelter.
Miles today: 14.4
Weather: moderate rain

         Staying at Kid Gore shelter. It rained all day. My shoes where soaked so bad when I took them off I could pour water out of them. We were suppose to have 3 nice views today but of course it was so foggy you couldn't see 50 feet in front of you.
Date: 2006-07-23
From: Kid Gore shelter.

To: Stratton Pond
Miles today: 15.2
Weather: overcast clouds

      Stayed at North shore tenting at Stratton Pond. Started off in the rain but it stopped shortly after we started hiking. My clothes were about dry and we were trying to cross the creek and my foot slipped on a rock and I fell in. I broke one of my trekking poles. Then my clothes were soaked once again. Around 4 we go to Stratton mt. sat down for lunch and the sun came out at last. We climbed up the fire tower and had some great views. After we got to the campsite and set up camp we went skinny dipping. We got caught by 3 young guys. The pond liiked so cool with the fog laying on top of it. When it got dark we had a campfire and Sourdough played his native American flute. Had a great night. Oops almost forgot that I had trail magic twice. The first was a can of bud and then a can of soda.
Date: 2006-07-24
From: Stratton Pond

To: Bromley Mtn.
Miles today: 13.5

      Stayed on top of Bromley Mt. I had some great views today and another fire tower to climb on Bromley Mt. Tented on top of Bromley Mt. and hat a great view of the sunset and of the stars. Had trail magic again it was a can of Root Beer. Yum Yum
Date: 2006-07-25
From: Bromley Mtn.

To: Little Rock Pond
Miles today: 16.8
Weather: few clouds

      Stayed at Little Rock Pond tenting area. Had some great views today. We also had 2 more ponds. Well I fell again today but I only scratched my leg and knee because I fell in mud. By the way Vermont has a lot of mud to fall in. Ha Ha.We had lunch at Griffith Lake.
Date: 2006-07-26
From: Little Rock Pond

To: Clarendon Shelter
Miles today: 13.6
Weather: few clouds

         Stayed at Clarendon shelter. Well I'm 3 for 4 for falling. I sllipped on a wet rock and landed on my ass. I must of hit my forearm because I got a nice black and blue mark. Got to the White Rocks cliffs and there was about 50 carins set up at the side trail. Later Sourdough, Mountain goat, Snowman and I went to the Whistle Stop Restaurant. I had a bacon cheeseburger, large fries, breaded mushrooms, 2 sodas and a hot fudge sunday.
Date: 2006-07-27
From: Clarendon Shelter

To: Rutland VT
Miles today: 16.4

      Staying in Rutland VT. We had trail magic today, it was soda and crackers. When we got to the top of killington Mt. it was hazy so We didn't go up to the ski lift where you can seeMt. Katahdin for the first on a clear day. Got in town around 5:30 pm.
Date: 2006-07-30
From: Stony Brook Rd.

To: Barnard Gulf Road
Miles today: 14.1
Weather: few clouds

         I'm tenting somewhere after Barnard Gulf Road. It was a fairly easy day. I was following some moose tracks today but didn't see any. When I got to VT 12 I walked .2 miles up the road for some ice cream. Boy did that taste good.
Date: 2006-08-01
From: Happy Hill shelter

To: Hanover NH
Miles today: 5.8
Weather: few clouds

      I'm staying in Hanover New Hampshire. It is the hotest since I started. When I got to town I found out the heat index was 102 and its suppose to be hotter tomorrow. Well today I made it to New Hampshire and it feels good to be this far. Well I think I changed my mind again and will go back and finish the part I skipped. I feel a lot better since the bugs aren't as bad.
Date: 2006-08-07
From: Glencliff NH

To: Glencliff NH
Miles today: 9.5

         Staying IN Glencliff again because I slacked packed North to south starting at Kinsman Notch and going back to Glencliff. I saw my first moose today. It was standing beside the road and we passed it in the van on the way to the trail head.             When I got to the top of Mt. Moosifauke it was so foggy I couldn't see 10 feet in fromt of me.
Date: 2006-08-08
From: Glencliff NH

To: Kinsman Pond campsite
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: broken clouds

         Staying at Kinsman Pond campsite. Well, I'm in the white Mts. and they say that it is 50% of the climbing. I can believe it. I got a work out today, climbing over and down rocks. They tell you to plan on fewer miles then you normally do. I think I won't be doing more than 12 miles a day if that. When I got to the top of Mt. Wolf and Mt. Kinsman the views were great. All you see are more mts. that are higher.
Date: 2006-08-11
From: Liberty Spring tentsite

To: Garfield Ridge campsite
Miles today: 7.7
Weather: scattered clouds

      I'm staying at Garfield Ridge campsite. It was a hard but beautiful day. I climbed Little Haystack Mt., Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Lafayette and Mt. Garfield. The Franconia Ridge trail goes across the top of Little Haystack, Lincoln and Lafayette Mt. and the views were great. You could see in every direction for miles.
Date: 2006-08-12
From: Garfield Ridge campsite

To: Zealand Falls Hut
Miles today: 9.7

         Stayed at Zealand Falls Hut. It cost $80 to stay but I'm working to stay. I had to wipe down lids, spice jars and canisters. It took about 1 hour. What a deal.I also get dinner and breakfast after the guests are done eating. I also get to sleep either on or under the tables after 9:30 when the guest go to bed. For dinner we had salad, ham and mashed potatoes. Its been cold the last 2 mornings it was in the low 40"s Today I climbed South Twin Mtn. and Mt. Guyot.
Date: 2006-08-15
From: Nauman tentsite. 

To: Lakes of the Clouds
Miles today: 4.8
Weather: scattered clouds

      Staying at Lakes of the Clouds in the dungeon. The only thing it needed was chains. I was sitting in the dining room and someone called Stumbles. I turned around and there was the girl that worked at the EMS store where I brought my gear. What a small world. Today I climbed up Mt. Clinton, Mt. Eisenhower and Mt. Franklin.
Date: 2006-08-19
From: tenting somewhere

To: Rattle River shelter
Miles today: 13.3
Weather: fog

      Staying at Rattle River shelter. It was a long day but one of the easiest in a long time. It was drizzling this morning then the sun came out. I heard they are calling for heavy rain tonight and tomorrow. So I pushed on to this shelter so I only have 1.9 miles into Gorham tomorrow.
Date: 2006-08-24
From: Full Goose shelter

To: Speck Pond campsite
Miles today: 5.1
Weather: broken clouds

         Staying at Speck Pond campsite. It was a long day going through Mahoosuc Notch climbing over and under boulders. That is the hardest 1 1/2 miles of the trail. It took us only 4 hours to go through but we had fun.
Date: 2006-08-30
From: Piazza Rock Lean-to

To: old woods road
Miles today: 11.7

      I'm tenting on an old woods road with 4 other people. We climbed Saddleback Mt. and they say you can see Mt. Katahdin on a clear day. I'll never know because Saddleback Mt. was in the clouds. We had some really nice views today after the fog cleared up.
Date: 2006-08-31
From: old woods road

To: Crocker Cirque Campsite
Miles today: 11.4
Weather: broken clouds

            Staying at Crocker Cirque Campesite. Today when I got to the top of Lone Mt. and started down I got a surprize. A small bear was coming up the trail towards me. I looked up and he came around the corner. I gasped and he turned around and run back down the trail. We must of been 20 feet apart if that. Of course it happened so fast the I didn't even have a chance to get my camera out for a picture.
Date: 2006-09-04
From: Little Bigelow lean-to

To: Pierce Pon lean-to
Miles today: 17.3
Weather: overcast clouds

      Staying at Pierce Pond lean-to. I made good time today 17.3 miles in 9 hours. That's good for me. I heard a moose jump in a pond but I didn't see it. I waited for 10 minutes and I still didn't see it.
Date: 2006-09-05
From: Pierce Pon lean-to

To: Pleasant Pond lean-to
Miles today: 9.7
Weather: overcast clouds

      Staying at Pleasant Pond lean-to. Today we woke up and went about .7 miles for breakfast at Harrison Camps. We had 12 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage, milk, orange juice and coffe or hot tea for $8.00. Boy was I full. Then we walked about 3 miles and crossed the Kennebec River by ferry which is part of the AT. Then we walked .4 mile and got a ride to Caratunk ME to get more food. We stayed there for about 3 hours. Then we walked about 4 miles to the shelter.
Date: 2006-09-06
From: Pleasant Pond lean-to

To: Moxie Bald Lean-to
Miles today: 13.1
Weather: overcast clouds

      Staying at Moxie Bald lean-to. It was drizzling this morning and it made everything slippery but the sun came out in the afternoon. The leaves are starting to chang colors. They say it is about 3 weeks early.
Date: 2006-09-08
From: Lake Hebron

To: Monson ME
Miles today: 3.3
Weather: haze

      Staying in Monson ME. Got to town after a short hike. Tonight at the General store in town they had a group of about 10 people playing bluegrass. It was really good. This is the last trail town of the AT and I'm taking a zero before starting the 100 mile wilderness. I plan on climbing Mt. Katahdin on Sept. 20th, I think. Then I have to go back and do the part I skipped.
Date: 2006-09-10
From: Monson ME

To: Wilson Valley Lean-to
Miles today: 10.4
Weather: broken clouds

         Staying at Wilson Valley lean-to. I just knew today was going to be a long day with 3 fords. First I over turned my ankle and I slowly fell. It was like slow motiion. Of course when I fell I couldn't get up because my pack was heavy. Then when we got to the last ford it was thigh deep. It had some big rocks in and the current was pretty fast. I lost my celence and sat down on a big rock. and then the water was chest deep. My first thought was if my camera was ok, it was.
Date: 2006-09-11
From: Wilson Valley Lean-to

To: Cloud Pond Stream lean-to
Miles today: 8.7
Weather: few clouds

      Staying at Cloud Pond Stream lean-to. It was a fairly easy day with great views. I had to ford another stream today but I didn't fall this time. The thru-hiker's handbook says only 3 more rivers to ford. Boy, do I wish I'm done with them already.
Date: 2006-09-12
From: Cloud Pond Stream lean-to

To: Carl A Newhall lean-to
Miles today: 16.8
Weather: clear sky

      Staying at Carl A. Newhall lean-to. It was a long day with some nice views. I forded another river. It was about calf deep. Only 2 more to go and counting. I got a hole somewhere on my thermarest. All I have to do is find and patch it. This is my first equipment failure on my hike. Not to bad at all.
Date: 2006-09-13
From: Carl A Newhall lean-to

To: East Branch lean-to
Miles today: 10.8

      Staying at East Branch lean-to. It was a hard morning climbing 4 mts. and then I had it easy with 1 big down. I didn't sleep good last night because of my thermarest. When I got to camp I found the hole and put duct tape on it. I will see if it will hold.
Date: 2006-09-14
From: East Branch lean-to

To: Potaywadjo Spring lean-to
Miles today: 19.5
Weather: overcast clouds

      Staying at Potaywadjo Spring lean-to. It was an easy day. I was going to do 16 miles but I got done with that by 2:30 so I went to the next shelter which gave me a 19.5 mile day. Well the duct tape didn't work on my thermarest. Tomorrow I'm going to White House Landing Wilderness Camp for 1 pound burgers. Can't wait to sink my teeth into it. Maybe they can help me out with my thermarest.
Date: 2006-09-15
From: Potaywadjo Spring lean-to

To: White House Landing Wilderness Camp
Miles today: 2.4

      Staying at White House Landing Wilderness Camp. On the wayy there we saw 2 moose a bull and a cow. The 1 pound burgers where great. Today I'm trying shoegoo and a patch for my thermarest to see if that will work. By the way I forgot that I forded a river yesterday. That makes 1 more to go.
Date: 2006-09-19
From: Abol Pines Camping Area

To: Birches Campsite
Miles today: 9.9

      Staying at the Birches Campsite. A nice walk again. Banjo man came up to the campsite. He's off the trail because he fell in the White Mts.His wife is making us some food and he's going to play his banjo for us.
Date: 2006-09-20
From: Birches Campsite

To: Mt. Katahdin
Miles today: 5.2
Weather: light rain

         Today I climbed Mt. Katahdin. I would be done if I didn't skip 360 miles. So now I go back to Kent, CT and go south to Pine Grove Furnace State Park, PA. I think I will be done around Oct. 23rd.
Date: 2006-09-26
From: RPH shelter

To: Graymoor Friary
Miles today: 18.9

         Staying at Graymoor Friary. They have been letting thru-hikers stay since 1972. Then they check on you in the morning to see if anyone is sick or injured. I still didn't meet another thru-hiker. Today I saw 5 deer and 3 snakes.
Date: 2006-10-07
From: Delaware Water Gap

To: Wind Gap PA
Miles today: 15.6
Weather: overcast clouds

         Staying in Wind Gap at Gateway Motel. Well I know I'm in PA with all the rocks. My feet are killing me after 15 miles and it's only 2:00. I was told the rocks got better after Port Clinton. I hope they're right. Today I walked 2000 miles.