morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2011-09-07
From: IMP Shelter 

To: RT2 
Miles today: 8.0

http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=361262 My day is well explained by Hopeful..enjoy the story It finally stopped raining! Whoo although all my hiking clothes and shoes were still extreamly wet. We had some creeks to cross that had all the rock covered so we decided since our shoes were wet anyway why take the shoes off? through the water we go...my shoes finally got cleaned, and doesn't have mud caked on them When I creasted one of the mountains this morning I was struck with the view of royal blue mountain tops poking out the top of low lying clouds/fog. It was a sight to see!We made it into town today were I enjoyed a hot shower and some amazing food along with a great laugh (look at link above) btw you would think that there was light when he was putting on the pants showing the pink strips down the legs. I would like to add that I did not hit the poor man in the middle of the night but the pastor did. I'm not lying either. Although if he keeps saying I am then I may surprise him with a bible coming towards his head. As I may not be a pastor but have means of influencing the holy spirit.
Date: 2011-09-09
From: Page pond

To: Carlo Shelter
Miles today: 8.0
Weather: scattered clouds

*raise head, and looks out* I got to see the colors in the sky from the sun raising above the mountains...pink, orange, yellow. It was amazing!I then later that day got to go to Dream lake where you look across this lake and see The presidential mountains in the distance...amazing and unimaginablethe trail was a little hard today with some rocks to go up and over but like always the climb up a mountain is always worth it when you can see everything! I got to eat lunch and snack on top of Mt.Success with a great view totally worth it! I also crossed into MAINE today and did a handstand at the sign. Totally all the hard work has paid off!
Date: 2011-09-10
From: Carlo Shelter

To: Mohoosuc Notch
Miles today: 6.0

Re-bar + ladders + 4ft mud + sheer wet rock= FUN HIKINGThe trail decided it wanted to act like the fun kid toy during the summer...the slip and slide! You can either cross your fingers and pray as you try to hike down it, or just sit and slide. Tip number 1 make sure you eat a lot of fatty food so when you do sit and slide you don't hurt your rump to bad I did climb to the top of one of the mountains and got a 360 degree view!!! and found a geocash while up there (not well hidden) To top off this wonderful day I decided to put Ally (dog) in my hammock..so cute photo to be uploaded at some point in time. "It's not the miles that get you through the day but the smiles!"
Date: 2011-09-11
From: Mohoosuc Notch

To: Grafton Notch
Miles today: 8.0
Weather: broken clouds

Hardest part of the trail is now behind me...btw who ever said this was the hardest part I found it to be the funnest part. I not only followed the white blazes but also went off trail and down the boulder holes and did a little bit of caving! I loved it! After making it to the other side of the notch I found myself climbing straight up sheer rock faces...fun fun but I will has thank you grippe rock. After making it up and over the "ARM" I found myself on wonderful trail and seeing a great waterfall. AHH I'm loving it <3 "Follow your heart, mind, and soul, as they remind you of why you do what you do!"
Date: 2011-09-12
From: Grafton Notch

To: Andover rd
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: scattered clouds

What a perfect day to be in the woods! This morning when I got up I found my hands not working but with a bit to tiger balm and gloves they came around again. We got blessed with some awesome trail magic today by miss janet who appeared at the road crossing when we were and offered to slackpack. Only thing it cost us was to take her dog with us for the day. I did a lot of thinking through out the day which is good to do sometimes. I also relized that although you try to figure everything the man upstairs already has it all figured out. The trail was amazing today as I climb one mountain with great views and then had a lovely desent with ladders and rock faces. We had to go through some deep mud bogs and the dog didn't want to us the boards and feel in up to his stomach.We got to stay in a hostel last night where we enjoyed A home cooked meal. I slept outside in a indian tp, which was a experince in itself.
Date: 2011-09-13
From: Andover rd

To: Sawyer brook Campsite
Miles today: 9.0

I got to sleep in this morning and loved it! Then when I did get up i found some fresh brewed coffee! I enjoyed a lazy morning in the hostel doing this and that. When we finnally got on trail around noon I found myself in a lovely green tunnel with lovely colors on the trees and forest floor. In camp tonight we enjoyed a wonderful campfire. Whoo"give it all you got because one day you may not got anything"
Date: 2011-09-14
From: Sawyer brook Campsite

To: Bemis mnt shelter
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Rock slides, rock steps, ladders, notched wood ladders, rebar, and so much more. We had some good views this morning but they all disappeared when the rain came in. It rained all afternoon and night and it was COLD!"take it all in because you may be locked in."
Date: 2011-09-15
From: Bemis mnt shelter

To: ME 4
Miles today: 18.0

It stopped raining at some point last night...yeppyit was extreamly cold last night and all day. I noticed at noon today it was 40degrees...brrHave I ever mentioned how much I love my Down Jacket and soft shell? I had one great view of a 30 mile long lake when I was crossing ME17, which had islands in the middle of it where people live year round. I got to walk around other lakes today one which had a few canoes which you can take out and use. Today I did some bigger miles and well I was drained out by the time I got to town But in town I got real sweet tea and a BBQ sandwich. "Enjoy everything as one day it may all be gone"
Date: 2011-09-16
From: ME 4

To: Redington Campsite
Miles today: 8.0

1000 Miles today! I hiked this far why would I not hike farther? so I just keep on walking...and walking...and walking I got to hike most of today at my own pace doing my own thing! Pizzia Shelter had "caves" that you can crawl through...which I did After spending most of my morning crawling up, through, and under rocks I relized I should actully hike. I walked by a pond where there was a moose in the water feeding and drinking did you know they blow air out of there nose and mouth when going under water? Went above treeline later int he day where there was lovely views. At the bottom of the mountain was my 1000 mile marker where I danced and celibrated WHOO! The stars where out shinning last night in the clear old ngiht sky *** "Dream as big as you want to dream, and chase after your dreams"
Date: 2011-09-17
From: Redington Campsite

To: SugerLoaf stelth site
Miles today: 13.0

Saddleback Junior was conquered down today! Then I was blessed with very nice grated trail with fall leaves on the trees and on the ground. Ally (dog) rolled over on her belly this morning while on the platform for a belly rub when she found herself falling a foot to the ground...she rolled of the platform (she is ok) I am truely enjoying hiking with Team Yardsale as we hike but also enjoy everything else while doing so.
Date: 2011-09-18
From: SugerLoaf stelth site

To: ME27
Miles today: 9.0

I hiked the morning with "Sparky" and "Hopeful" where we enjoyed random conversions of this and that (like all the other days) We got to enjoy a few views today, from the side of Crocker Mountains. At 2pm Guinness relized she had a package at the Post Office and it was 5 miles away. She gave me her ID and let me run down to get her package since she wouldn't be able to make it on time. So 2pm, 5 miles to go, and PO closes at 4pm. Could I make it? Well I was off the mountain with my Thumb out on the road hitching at 3:20...the women can hike when she wanted to hike I can say though it is hard to get a hitch when there is cars few and far between, but one married couple pulled over and gave me a lift..thank You! I made it to the Post office around 3:45 yeppy!I then shortly after dropped off my stuff at the hotel and went and got half a gallon of Chocolate milk so I can enjoy and did enjoy I shared a room with city slicker! where I also got a bed to myself, shower with girly soup, and a amazing dinner! with Peanut Butter fudge pie...yum yum
Date: 2011-09-19
From: ME27

To: Horns Pond
Miles today: 5.0
Weather: clear sky

What a lazy morning in town...we dicided to take a easy morning and enjoy everything then do a slow day to the near by shelter. I got to learn all about buying a house..the do's and do nots. At the shelter we just chilled and played cards. I also enjoyed standing by the pond and just enjoying everything around me. That night I made a lovely phone call back home and to the scout leaders in my crew! Happy scouting everyone!
Date: 2011-09-20
From: Horns Pond

To: Flagstaff Lake
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: light rain

We had a little bit of uphill climbing and the last uphill climbing for a while. The views were awesome! I enjoyed actully running uphills again as nothing can be better sometimes. I enjoyed flying by a group of NoBo guys on the trail today then taking a lovely nap ontop of the mountain..WHOO! I got to sleep next to a lake last night and soak my legs in the simi warm water. I also got to see and hear Lunes star gauze with "BookHawk" who taught me the northern crown constilation. I also enjoyed chocolate chip muffins cooked by the campfire I made earlier in the night. I also think I may have heard a wolf howl early in the night
Date: 2011-09-21
From: Flagstaff Lake

To: Pierce Pond Lean-to
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: few clouds

There is nothing better than to socialize with your trail family while hiking down the trail! We enjoyed singing, talking, story telling, and so much more though out the day while enjoying the flat and easy trail! While hiking with the family I learn new things everyday when hiking with the family. I have learned about how a 5speed works. I have also learned the do's and don'ts about buying a house, along with so much more. I also enjoyed visiting the best privy yet on the trail...I think it was brand new because it was clean and didn't stink I was amazed that you could take your time instead of rushing things so you don't suffocate...gotta love it <3The trail lead us around a number of lakes today! Which blessed us with some awesome views that was so peaceful. It just need it to get a little warmer so I can go swimming in all the large bodies of water! Tip...buy all your gear from REI or LL Bean so you can get it replaced for free if it breaks! "enjoy it all for all it is worth"
Date: 2011-09-22
From: Pierce Pond Lean-to

To: pleasant pond lean-to
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: overcast clouds

12 pancake breakfast for only 9 dollars! They had blueberries and other assorted fruits mixed in to these soft golden brown right off the stove pancakes. After we all finish eating our pancakes we discussed where I should stop at for my southern half of the hike and where I should keep going. It is very hard to get information about one place when you have 7 different people talking about the same place at the same time. After leaving breakfast I found me walking on a wooden dam 2 feet wide that is holding back tons of water. It actually got all my nerves all mixed up. But the sooner I was over the dam the more comfortable i felt, as the dam didn't look to stable for me and well it was a drop off on both sides. The hike soon there after was awesome...we walked next to a stream that had small waterfalls to see. I got to canoe across the famous Kennebec river today, which I don't see what all the hype was about. Besides for the fact that the misquotes did not die with the cold front but instead are biting worse than before (but not as bad as Mass.) We got to stop in the outdoor center where we got FREE showers and computer use. They also had coin laundry for use to use which was servery needed! The hike out of town was easy but annoying at the same time because of the insects out and biting. But by night they soon went to sleep just as we did.
Date: 2011-09-23
From: pleasant pond lean-to

To: Moxie Bald Mountain Lean-to
Miles today: 13.0

CRASH...BOOM...CLANK...CRASH...BOOM----Whats that? as I say when it wakes me up from a deep sleep. It sounded like a bear was breaking into a bear box back at the shelter. OOO Man I have my food right under my hammock and there is a bear getting into the food box, what do I do? Well I decided to put the food in my hammock with me while I was sleeping. So if or when the bear comes to get it I will fight back. So in one hand i'm holding my flashlight and the other food...who is going to win the bear or me? Lets just say I barely slept at all last night because I was waiting for the bear. In the morning I asked my group of hiking friends if they heard the bear breaking into the bear box, they all looked at me like I was crazy. After explaining what I heard they decided to inform me that it wasn't a bear at all but just a truck hauling a boat trailer going down the road. Let's just say I felt really really stupid and tried. This morning when heading to the lovely privy which was out in the middle of no where, I found myself mud skiing. After taking my 3rd or so slide I just ended up cracking up laughing, as what more is there to do? While in the privy I found myself reading differnt stickers..."where does it hurt (everywhere)" "under the weather?" and other random ones. The actual hiking today was wet, slick, and challenging- just the way I like it <3 I got the option to hike the by-pass trail today or go up and over the mountain. Well i'm trying to hit every white blaze so up and over I went and well it was totally worth it. I got a small view to the south, then watched it all including me get locked into a cloud shortly after. "look at it all for what it is worth, and enjoy it all for what it is."
Date: 2011-09-24
From: Moxie Bald Mountain Lean-to

To: ME 15
Miles today: 18.0

Waking up this morning I found myself looking over a pond with wonderful sunrise colors reflecting off the pond. I soon there after crawled out of bed and joined "Snake-hips" down by the water watching the sky change as the sun got closer to rising over the mountain. I got to take many nice photo's of the colors that streaked the sky and reflected the water below, as the mountains in the distance was balanced the colors out. The hiking today was wet and muddy! I didn't have dry feet for a minute at all today, but realized that it is apart of the trail experience and I need to "suck it up buttercup" as the group likes to say. We had a handful of creeks to cross today one of them came up to high thigh. I am starting to get my fear over of fast moving water. I now no nothing is going to hold me back from my dreams. NOTHING unless I continue to get sick with no way to reverse it. "look at the earth as a gift from God"
Date: 2011-09-25
From: ME 15

To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0

Zero Day in a great place! I tried to sleep in as late as I could..turns out sleeping in is not in my forte. We went to Shaw's for breakfast, where I enjoyed blueberry pancakes, coffee, eggs, sausage and bacon. The food was all you can eat, which is what hungry thru hikers need. Heading back to the hostel from Shaw's we stopped by the lovely Post Office where I got me my new Trail Runners! WHOO! Soon after heading back I found myself in a enclosed kayak out on the lake. I got to see a crane, loons, and some pretty houses all while out on the water. I also got a go around a island in the middle of this large lake, along with going around the rest of the lake. When heading back I realized that I should do my half challenge sometime soon so I could still eat dinner. Sparky and went headed over to the general store where we each purchased our half gallon of ice cream. Sparky consumed his mint chocolate chip ice cream in 18 minutes...unlike me who took her time so she didn't puke it back up and completed it in 85minutes while sitting on Facebook talking to a friend back at home. I got to see Miss Janet, City slicker, Gumbe, spud and snake hips, along with a few other people again I got to buy a shinny blue skirt today to hike in and summit in! How can someone be in a bad mood when they are wearing a puffy skirt? I love it <3
Date: 2011-09-26
From: ME 15

To: wilderness camp
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: scattered clouds

100 miles wilderness! Take 10 days of food no way to get help, the sign says. I learned that this is a true "wilderness experience" as I crossed 3 roads and 1 set of railroad tracks, in one day. I also saw a few days hikers which makes you realize they haven't walked far and had some way in as they can't levitate yet. We got to walk around a few lakes/ponds today that had some awesome reflections! Lunch was consumed at a waterfall that fell into a gorge, I was looking forward to cooling off in the waterfall till I saw the base and realized it would be unsafe :/ but paid off because I got some nice photos of it. We crossed the stream at the bottom of gorge where you could either log walk over or change shoes and forward across. I was the only one who took the log, everyone else forded it. Poor Natedog tripped and fell in getting his waterproof boots wet on the inside, along with some of his pack. In camp I made a bonfire for everyone, which was lovely and cozy. I realized nothing is more homey to me then to have a campfire at the end of the day. Also is there a better way to end a day? We realized that putting a rock or log near the fire and placing the wet socks on it through out dinner time dries them out pretty well (thus equaling dry..er...ish socks to put on in the morning.)
Date: 2011-09-27
From: wilderness camp

To: chairback gap lean-to
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: clear sky

BLAH...do I have to? As I wake up to see my backpack looking at me saying "Come on sweet tea you know you want to smell me all day as you carry me down the trail. I promise i'm not that heavy..." Last night I heard a pack of Coyotes howling at the moon, which was a little unnerving but awesome at the same time. I also had a carious small rodent checking out my hammock, backpack, and me when I was heading to bed. You could hear it taking small jumpy steps while heading over to my pack. When it got about 5-10 feet away I moved which made it do a 180 and run back to his house. Some of the other "wilderness" things I heard was airplane, logging trucks, trains, and a dog snoring. Hopeful had a hard time getting out all the tuna out of his tuna can although they gave you a special spoon to ensure nothing gets left behind. Poor Hopeful :P I've learned on the cool night heat up water and put in your BPA Nalgene bottle along with some hot tea. You get to hold the bottom to warm your hand, have a hot drink to warm your insides, and a warm bottle to put in your sleeping bag (if you have any left over tea.)
Date: 2011-09-28
From: chairback gap lean-to

To: Carl A. Newhall Lean-to
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: broken clouds

I got to sleep in and never crawled out of my sleeping bag (including for a bathroom break) until 9AM...possible? yes We went over places to stop and see on the southern half of my hike, along with other highlights. When we did get up and only did 4 miles down to one of the major dirt roads in the 100 mile wilderness where we got to get our resupply buckets for the rest of the wilderness. Hopeful actually found a 5pound rock in his pack, although we don't know when it got in there nor how long it has been in there... We also got to meet up with "Morning glory" who came out to hike with us. He brought us brats to cook over the campfire tonight, along with marshmallows which mom sent me for the group. The rain started to fall from the sky in the middle of the night, which is a good and bad thing depending on how you look at it. Good= water in the creeks, springs, and streams for us to drink out of. Bad= wet feet, wet trail, and harder water crossings. "Look on the bright side of everything, it makes life so much easier."
Date: 2011-09-29
From: Carl A. Newhall Lean-to

To: Mountain View Stelth
Miles today: 13.0

So...my tarp leaks I found out in the middle of the night last night. More reason why I love having a water resistant sleeping bag! Although my bag my a little damp it was still warm and fluffy! I recommend anyone who get a down bag with nylon fabric get some waterproof spray and use it on your sleeping bag, it is a life saver. Also every now and then re-seam seal your tarp to ensure the life and waterproofness of it. We got to hike over the White Cap mountains where I got to see the big K in the FAR distance. After descending the mountains I found the trail to be in great shape and very gradual. We did have to forward a creek today that had huge boulders most of the way across incept for the one part. It had a lot of deep holes with no bottoms, which made it very dangerous to cross along with its moving water. Hopeful ended up slipping and falling into the water, equaling him hurting his back and foot, along with soaking all of his gear. If it wasn't for his sleeping bag being double protected he would have had a soaking wet sleeping bag. Guinness and Natedog fixed up Hopeful's foot as Sparky, Morning Glory, and me went to camp and got a fire going to dry out all his stuff. At the sight I meet a fisherman who gave me a soda which we passed around the campfire for everyone. Most of Hopeful's gear dried out before bed, thank God. I didn't think it wasn't going to rain so I didn't set up my tarp...much to my surprise at 2:30 in the morning I woke up to rain Luckily I had my tarp handy and have became very good at putting it up fast. After putting the tarp up I found myself back to sleep shortly after as if nothing happened. "Take time and think to yourself, by yourself. You learn o so much more."
Date: 2011-09-30
From: Mountain View Stelth

To: potayuadjo Spring Lean-to
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: broken clouds

Water Reflections are a awesome thing! This morning when I crawled out of my hammock I looked over at the pond, which we slept next to, to see the hill and trees on the other side reflecting off the mirror like water. The fall colors reflected so vibrantly off the water reminding you that it isn't summer up nothing but dream into the fall. I actually got really lucky to wake up and get my hammock and gear packed away before the rain started again. We got to hike in the rain all day today, making it hard to stay positive. I've learned being with a group in the rain is better than being alone, along with smiling, and think of the wet feet as a personal foot massage every step you take. We did get to hike next to a roaring gorge, that had multiple small waterfalls, along with cliff walls only 3 feet wide. I never realize how strong water in until you put it in a smaller boundaries.For some reason I learned that some animals like to be out moving around in the rain. I saw 2 live snakes slithering down trail today and one dead snake broken in 3 parts next to a rock. I also heard a grouse explode and flap it wings through the woods. I did a privy expectation at the antlers campsite to find the privy to be called Fort Relief. SO...We all lined up in front of it and saluted and got our picture with it.   "If the weather actually listened to people then the world would have many new problems. People always say "rain, rain go away- we don't want you here today. If the rain actually went away then the springs, streams, ponds, and lakes would dry up. So we wouldn't have to walk 0.5 miles down a mountain (as we did in PA) but instead have to walk a couple hundred miles to the ocean for water. By the time we actually walked to the ocean and back we would have to do it again as we drank it on the way back. Thus equal you not hiking the AT but instead coast to mountain hopping, all because someone didn't want rain. Which is better a few days of straight rain or no water on the Appalachian Trail?" `