morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-07-10
To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: few clouds

ok told my Mother and brothers about it and all i get is, you are so crazy and you cant make it, keep dreaming, go on a shorter tourand all i can say to them is, no this is my trip and yes i am crazy and i dream all the timeatleast they backed off now, and just wanted to hear moreas it is a long trip especially considered i have to get off work, and directly to the airport, fly for 16 hours and hello Atlantabut i can't wait
Date: 2015-08-13
To: now the visa
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

Finally got myself a new bag, walked around the shop trying them allAnd then I found the Osprey Atmos, bit heavier but what a pleasure to wear! Applied for the visa, cost around 120$ and got my time for my interview at the embassyNeed to have a lot of papers with me for them to be sure I leave again after Last work day is 4 April so going to take a plane to New York around the 7-10 and then a greyhound bus for the experience and watching out the window to Atlanta after
Date: 2015-10-14
To: all done
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: scattered clouds

time just cant go fast enough now, 175 days to i will leave my work for 6 months and leave all friends and family behind and go to another countryat the same time of being extremly excited about it all, iam a bit scared toobut think that is normal or hope it is got all my gear now, got my visa for the US, plane tickets and allso give me 9 April now!!
Date: 2016-06-11
To: going in 17 instead
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

HelloPreparations got an year more, had all in place for my 2016 thru hike But lost my mother a few months before I should have left, so couldn't leave my younger brothers as we are more or less alone nowHave talked we them and they want me to go next year, so iam doing it for my momHave taken a few weekend hikes just around the ultraflat country of Denmark, and all went wellAdded a lot more weight than I will do on the AT, just to see if my body would kill me or notSo all set for March!!
Date: 2016-08-11
To: prep going good
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Time is flying, only 226 days to off from work, who is countingMade a few short trips around the beach area at home, fine tuning some gear, which ment goodbye you yellow thermarest sleeping pad, so much noise, but found the red one instead and it's awesome.Changed my tent too, the skeleton sticks for the hubba is just in the way, using to much space, so going for a tarptent notch instead, as it can use the trekking poles, so got more or less all the gear in place, only miss some clothing itemsSo now it's more or less only waiting time, with a bit of training, looking like a fool running around town with the pack that weights way more than it will on the trail Made the lighterpack gear list to keep myself up to date with all I needhttps://lighterpack.com/r/9y14f8cya on the trail
Date: 2017-03-29
From: Springer Mountain

To: Hawk Mountain shelter
Miles today: 11.3
Weather: clear sky

Finally the time is here and i am on the ATSome long plane rides and fooling around shopping and here we are Hawk Mountain shelter, been a long day, started in the morning driving from the hiker hostel (fantastic place) and then to Springer Mountain parking lotWent to the top of springer without the pack and started to think this ain't tough I can jump around like a fool and everything, but what a wake up call when getting down to the packIt's hard and I like every other starting got way to much food, but now it's 3:30pm and i am spent and think I will lay down a little before force eating a little
Date: 2017-03-30
From: Hawk Mountain shelter

To: woody gap
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: scattered clouds

Started the day slowly moving around at 6amThen went from hawk mountain shelter to the other side of sassafras mountain eating a little bit of lunch, good it wasn't as warm as yesterday so made it kinda bearable but it was so toughMade it to the Gooch Mountain shelter but was so early so decided to go for Woody GapThink I went long over my limit, sure is good to just sit here though, but time to crash and hope that weather thing is just something they say
Date: 2017-03-31
From: woody gap

To: Neels Gap
Miles today: 13.4
Weather: light rain

What a night, big thunderstorm with lots of rain, but everything is completely dry, fantastic Started at Woody Gap with the intention of going to Neels Gap, but nearly killed that idea at Jarrard Gap, as my left foot has more or less lost all the skin on top of the toesBut no a Viking never quits and I ended up with the most fantastic day going up over Blood MountainAnd then spaghetti magic at Neels Gap, what a way to end the day, now it's time for some sleep
Date: 2017-04-01
From: Neels Gap

To: Low Gap Shelter
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: scattered clouds

The day started great, maybe a bit windy but that's fineWent into Neels Gap and resupplied a little and ended up with new shoes, old ones has shredded my left one, so got some fancy yellow onesDay went great 2 times trail magic is just fantastic even got my left foot bandaged and then I went for the last 5 miles, I have never in my life been this tired but it's a good form for tired, my feet hurt really bad but hopefully that is gone some tomorrow
Date: 2017-04-02
From: Low Gap Shelter

To: Unicoi Gap
Miles today: 13.4
Weather: clear sky

Was a good morning started at around 9 thinking I will only go for Blue Mountain ShelterMy left food is just one open wound so thought that was enough, but then I ran into Batman and Amber so when they said we going for Unicoi Gap I thought ok I can do that and then get into Hiawassee and then to the Top of Georgia Hostel, which after eating a giant burrito in some Mexican restaurant is simply perfect, time for a zero day tomorrow need to let my foot heal
Date: 2017-04-03
From: Unicoi Gap

To: Haiwassee
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: moderate rain

Zero day in Hiawassee, the weather is superbad and my foot is hurting really badGot A new bandage on it now so hope it works out, so many nice people here all wanting to help, so now it's just resting and reading my book for the rest of the day
Date: 2017-04-04
From: Unicoi Gap

To: Sassafras Gap
Miles today: 10.4
Weather: light rain

Got a ride from the budget inn out to Unicoi Gap, and first thing you see is just a big hill upBut it was actually fine, didn't really feel my foot at all until the end of the day, the last mile I could barely stand up, so now I am in my tent and just want to sleep, kinda scared I need to take a day more just to sit and read because of that foodBut let's see tomorrow
Date: 2017-04-05
From: Sassafras Gap

To: Dicks Creek Gap
Miles today: 6.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Slept a little longer this morning than I wanted to with the weather coming, but the sleeping bag was so niceThe weather went a little crazy on the way up Kelly Knob so went for Deep Gap Shelter sitting there reading for a few hours while the rain was worse, and so many soaked hikers went there freezing, so after a few hours seeing how filled out it would be, I left for Dicks Creek Gap and went into Hiawassee and founds some good hiker friends and is now sitting in the warmth having a day off more tomorrow because of that stupid foot that keeps hurting like h... but it's getting better
Date: 2017-04-07
From: Dicks Creek Gap

To: Wateroak Gap
Miles today: 13.7
Weather: snow

Long day starting with a little hitchhiking to Dicks Creek Gap, was a nice little trip going for Plumorchard Gap shelter for some lunch, and then for NC which was a nice, but NC loved us from the start taking us up 2 very steep climbs and then down to a very full and muddy shelter at Muskrat Creep, so we left for Wateroak GapSo now all our tents are pitched in a very little area as it will get very cold in the night
Date: 2017-04-10
From: Franklin

To: Franklin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

Took a zero day in Franklin, eating around all I could find, will be good to get out on the trail tomorrow again going for the NOCDecided I wouldn't go into the Smokies with my half healed injured foot, so going around and taking some turist time and let it heal up again so I can push for the rest of the trail
Date: 2017-04-11
From: Wayah Gap

To: Cold Spring Shelter
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: clear sky

The day started very good, packed all my things and went to some bakery in Franklin, then down waiting for the shuttle to Winding Stair Gap, but some fire changed that and we had to go to Wayah Gap, the climb up Wayah Bald was a hard one so the trail magic on the top was very welcoming (thank you)After a little stop I went for Cold Spring Shelter, and now in my tent with a perfect view over the mountains, simply perfect But I have decided to end my hike at Fontana Dam, I have loved it all and it's really fantastic, but the injury I got together with the wound, is making its way up to my knee at the end of each day, so better stop while it's good and I still love the trail
Date: 2017-04-13
From: Nantahala Outdoor Center

To: Asheville
Miles today: 0.0

Left the trail for Asheville in the morning, knee took a lot of punishment the last daysNow I rest up for some days doing a little sightseeing of the country, and if knee starts to fell good again, I will go back to the trail and all those awesome people I have met out thereShould be out of the Smokies in a little week, so I have some time to debate what to do and rest up
Date: 2017-04-19
From: Clingmans Dome

To: Newfound Gap
Miles today: 11.0
Weather: broken clouds

Went out on the trail for the first time in a weekThe Smokies is just awesomeRained most of the time but I didn't really care as I was slack packing Clingmans Dome to Newfound Gap in just under 3 hours, and then went for Gatlinburg againDon't know what the day tomorrow is bringing but think I will make the go for getting out of here
Date: 2017-04-20
From: Newfound Gap

To: Tri-Corner Knob shelter
Miles today: 19.3
Weather: scattered clouds

What a view from most of the time, the weather was on its nice side so we took the shuttle out at 11 from Gatlinburg to Newfound Gap day was lovely so went to Tri-Corner Knob ShelterWas there at 8 so had a good 19ish mile day
Date: 2017-04-22
From: Standing Bear Farm

To: Groundhog Creek Shelter
Miles today: 7.2
Weather: broken clouds

Went out at around 9 but could more or less instantly feel the body wasn't for any long run today, so went for the Groundhog Creek Shelter and took a few hours nap, will surely start raining again in a little so will stay in my tent and take an early sleep
Date: 2017-04-23
From: Groundhog Creek Shelter

To: Hot Springs
Miles today: 26.6

Went out early with the intent of reaching Hot Springs which would mean around 27 miles for one day, a little to much, especially on a soaking wet day, but took the day one mile at a time and got to Max Patch ok early, couldn't see a thing in front of me at all and the wind nearly made me a kite, but the trail magic on the top saved me, those fruits gave me tons of energy so from there I more or less ran for townAnd got in at around 7:30 and everything was just booked :/ but lucky as I am I found a friend to share with but forgot my tracking poles when I went for the ATM
Date: 2017-04-26
From: Hot Springs

To: Howling Hollow Inn
Miles today: 16.9
Weather: overcast clouds

Finally we got out of the vortex called Hot Springs Didn't really have a plan for the day so we just went with it, ended up in the Howling Hollow Inn after a long day in the sun, can't remember a day that warm for me in my life, and then walking up mountains is just too weirdWe more or less decided we want to get to Erwin by Saturday so we will maybe yellow blaze a little as we both don't go all the trail to Katahdin anyway, so we just enjoy our time and have all the fun we can get
Date: 2017-04-28
From: Devil Forks Gap

To: Spivey Gap
Miles today: 22.1
Weather: scattered clouds

Got a ride out to Devils Fork Gap, the weather was good and we hiked a long day until Spivey Gap where we hitchhiked into Erwin, as we wanted to be there for the Saturday's big trailmagic, got us a room in the Southern Motel and went into to town for dinner, which was kinda a long walk, but it was so warm
Date: 2017-05-03
From: Cherry Gap Shelter

To: Clyde Smith Shelter
Miles today: 10.7
Weather: few clouds

Think I had the best sleep out here everWoke totally fresh and ready for kicking, but only got a few miles before my knee started to hurt so much, so went down to the Greasy Creek Friendly, got me a ton of sodas and food, and after a few hours I kinda decided I wasn't going to stay so went walking again, what a climb out of there, Clyde Smith Shelter, nearly got a log in the head when hanging my bear bag, so got a blister on my fingers from the cable and the neck when the log came down, but no damage so guess all is fine and now it's just hanging on some high branch I could findSo all in all a good day
Date: 2017-05-04
From: Clyde Smith Shelter

To: Overmountain Shelter
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: overcast clouds

What a morning nearly got hit by a log more moving around packing upBut a nice morning the wind was ok but damn that climb up Roam Mountain was a long one, but was a relaxing walk down from there but did I wake up going over those balds the wind tipped me over a few times and had to use so much not to keep fallingNow finally here at Overmountain Shelter where there is tons of people and the clock is only 2:30 and i am ready to crash in my sleeping bag with my book
Date: 2017-05-07
From: Roan Mountain 

To: Roan Mountain 
Miles today: 9.7
Weather: light rain

Decided to go hike today after watching some ball on the tv in the morning but only got a few miles in when I could fell my leg would drop under me if I kept going, so went out at a way and limped all the way down to the highway and back into Roan Mountain where I now sit with ice on my knee feeling stupid for pushing to much on it
Date: 2017-05-11
From: Laurel falls trail

To: Hampton 
Miles today: 11.0
Weather: broken clouds

Got up at around 9 emptied the last beers so we didn't have to carry it out again, then we fooled around eating talking with all the other hikers getting past us, so from there we went hiking a little up the "little" hill before getting down to the Watauga lake which was an awesome place for sitting getting a little sun and a very good swim, maybe a little cold but I loved it after running around in the warmth all day, so now we are in Elizabethan in a motel as the weather has decided we need more water and thunderstorms, but what we just need the last 40 miles for Damascus before next Thursday and traildays
Date: 2017-05-13
From: Elizabethton

To: Iron Mountain shelter 
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: light rain

Started the day good had to hitchhike back to Hampton for the trail, so got there and had a nice hike around Watauga Lake, weather was a little humid in the start of the day, but got better when I was eating lunch in the Vandeventer shelter, deciding to go for Iron Mountain shelter, so now I am here in my tent, relaxing, stupid knee is feeling it but should be ok
Date: 2017-05-14
From: Iron Mountain shelter 

To: Damascus 
Miles today: 27.3

Thought about going the full way into Damascus which would mean I needed to do a little over 27 milesBut started early and just went for it and got into Damascus at around 6, was one of the longest days in my life and was so tired when I got in, so ended up in the bunkhouse at the Woodchuck hostel, worse sleep in my life there, bed was to short for me and it smelled bad so woke up all the time and had a huge headache today
Date: 2017-05-15
From: Damascus 

To: Damascus 
Miles today: 16.0
Weather: clear sky

Mishap talked me into slackpacking 16 miles with her today, so got myself a private room @ Crazy Larrys hostel, and walked itWas a very nice day, so warm but ok we was not in a hurry, hiked along the river and ended up 16 miles later to trail magic!!Thanks so much that banana and Gatorade saved me
Date: 2017-05-16
From: Damascus 

To: Wise Shelter
Miles today: 19.8
Weather: clear sky

Got a ride out at 8 to where we left of yesterday And then up up up it went, but was ok was so warm so every time I found some water I nearly soaked my selfBut then entering the Grayson HighlandsWOW!! Loved that place, even the horde of horses running around my tent at night :)
Date: 2017-05-18
From: Damascus 

To: Damascus
Miles today: 0.0

Trail days start, so saw a lot of people I haven't seen in months so that was a nice thingWent to the library for some movie, the most boring weird thing ever, but aircondtion and soda so was good still, so used the time surfing on my phoneThen on to the fire station for free dinner!!And ended up in tent city found myself a good spot and rest of the night was one big party
Date: 2017-05-20
From: Damascus 

To: Damascus 
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Trail days continued!!Headache in the morning for having a little to much fun shotgunning beersDay was so warm, but that kinda ended with the hail shower right after getting soaked in the parade, so had to get back to tent city for dry clothes, so wasn't at the hiker yearbook stand when I won the backpack thereBut party continues in tent city, little more bonfire dance and a few times more the police says I can't drink out of the can...
Date: 2017-05-22
From: Abingdon

To: Atkins
Miles today: 11.4
Weather: light rain

First sorry for so few pictures of traildays, didn't have my phone on me most of the timeStarted the morning eating a little breakfast needing to get back on the trail at the Mt. Rogers National Recreation HQ, so got myself a Uber to get me out thereWas a nice hike after so many days not on the trail, and even found an old school out there with awesome trail magic, thank you!Then we went into Atkins to get some dinner and a motel room for the night as it's going to be very bad weather in the night and don't wanna get my tent wet againBut that dinner, normally there needs a lot before I get angry, but 13 dollars for a plate of food I won't even give to a hungry dog is just not good enough, so I can't recommend people going to the barn restaurant in Atkins
Date: 2017-05-23
From: Atkins

To: Appalachian Dreamer
Miles today: 19.0
Weather: moderate rain

Went out early as the day was going to be a very wet long dayBut all that mud just made it totally evil, but had a really good day hiking by myself most of the day listening to musicBut took an hour long break so the group could catch me again, no idea how they got an hour behind me, but well Netflix was a good breakBut got up to the Appalachian Dreamer hostel, and what a dinner to get, 100% the best meal I have gotten while I have been over here, so thank you very much for that :)
Date: 2017-05-24
From: Appalachian Dreamer

To: St Luke's Hostel
Miles today: 18.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Day started very good the host at the hostel made a very very good breakfast But that kinda ended fast on the trailI don't think I have ever been so wet in my life for such a long timeNow after 12 hours I finally found a warm place and food, but nearly falling a sleep just thinking of it
Date: 2017-05-25
From: St Luke's Hostel

To: Whyteville
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: light rain

Rain rain rain, I think I got you now, so kindly go awayAfter so many days soaking wet I am so tired, my body is screaming at me, so think I will do absolutely nothing tomorrowDecided I wanted to get into Bland as fast as possible, so more or less ran the whole dayGot down to the trailhead after around 6:30 hours for the 18 miles which I think is very good, but then the rain just went berserkSo now I found an awesome hotel in Whyteville, and will crash early
Date: 2017-05-26
From: Whyteville

To: Bland
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

The trail has taken a little on my body and decided I wanted a zero, and had a little trouble with my stomach so I found myself a nice room and watched tv most of the dayThat it was the day with good weather was just unlucky but such is it sometimesBut I got my new shoes :) so now more eating of my heals and need of sportstaping my food upThink I will go out again tomorrow and go for the next stretch of the trail
Date: 2017-05-28
From: Bland

To: Jenny Knob Shelter
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Took me so long to get out on the trail this morning been having a hard time with the motivation of late and starting to miss my normal life, but after a few hours I went out and it only made my already made decision easy that it was time for me to go homeSo proud of how much I have accomplished out here so think it's a good time
Date: 2017-05-29
From: Jenny Knob Shelter

To: Roanoke
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: broken clouds

Got out to the Trent grocery store in the morning finding a ride to RoanokeSo now it's final, got my ticket for the plane home changed and ordered myself an Amtrak ticket to New York Can't wait to get home nowBut what a trip this has been, injuries oh wellBut met so many awesome people out here and seen so much I would normally never have seen and really think it has changed me for the betterSo thank you so much AT community Jesper out :)
Date: 2017-08-04
To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

what a trip it was!!alot of ups and a few downswalked longer than i ever expected myself to be able to do, so kinda proud of myselfbut ok Injury to my left knee stopped me, i had damaged it playing football (soccer) just 4 months before my trip and that injury came backbut well i learned so much about myself, met some awesome new friends and friendly people, saw a new country for the first timeso can only say, damn i miss itbut (drum roll) i will be back again in 2019 for a new attempt
Date: 2017-04-15
To: Hot Springs NC
Miles today: 10.0

Today, 4/15/17, I mailed backpack to Hot Springs and purchased Greyhound bus ticket to from San Antonio to Hot Springs. Leaving SA 4/17/17, arriving HS 4/18/17, starting hike 4/19/17. My intention is to hike from Hot Springs NC to Daleville VA (420 miles). In 2014 I hiked from trail start in Georgia and left the trail after 30 days at HS (300 miles). In year 2013 I hiked 30 days north from Daleville VA to Harpers Ferry WV (300 miles). I hope to average 10 miles a day for 420 miles.
Date: 2017-04-19
To: Hot Springs NC
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

I had to delay my departure by Greyhound from San Antonio by one day from 4/17 to 4/18.   On Easter I dropped phone. I replaced phone on Monday 4/17 and departed SA on 4/18.   I arrived ASHEVILLE NC today, 4/19, at 8:30 am EST. I got ride with LYFT and arrived HS at about 9:45 am. I claimed my pack at PO and, checked into Iron House Hotel, showered, went for breakfast, mailed package home and made pack ready for hike.
Date: 2017-04-20
From: Hot Springs NC

To: Spring Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 11.0
Weather: light rain

Left HS at 7:45am and arrived Spring mountain shelter at 5:40 pm. 11 mile hike with three hill climbs. Not in shape so really tuff day. Got passed a lot by about 20 people: couples, males and females, all ages. Decided to use Molasses as trail name since I was so slow. At shelter I collected water, made quesadilla dinner with spam and cheese filling, hot chocolate. Made bed in shelter with older couple, Loki and Berries from Michigan. Other young dude I did not meet. 5 person shelter. Collected water twice: once on trail and once at camp.