morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2004-07-06
From: CT Hwy 41

To: Hemlocks Lean-to
Miles today: 13.5

Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Day 114, 13.5 miles (CT Hwy 41 to Hemlocks Lean-to)Bank: 10.8 + 13.5 - 15 = 9.3Wildcat, Left Fielder, and I had breakfast at 8:00am at the coffee shop cafe¢. We hit the trail at 9:30am and arrived at the Hemlocks Shelter at 5:15pm.It was a beautiful hike, but strenuous. Lots of climbing and descending and steep in both directions. We had great views of Bear Mountain, Race Mountain, and Everett Mountain. There were beautiful lakes in the valleys. We saw at least 4 snakes, none poisonous, sunning on the rocks.Milestone: We left Connecticut and entered Massachusetts today! Another state completed¢4 to go.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Stumble Bum
Date: 2004-07-07
From: Hemlocks Lean-to

To: Mt. Wilcox Lean-to
Miles today: 19.9

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 Day 115, 19.9 miles (Hemlocks to Mt. Wilcox Lean-to)Bank: 9.3 + 19.9 - 15 = 14.2Milestone: We have hiked over 1500 miles as of today.We left the Hemlocks shelter at 7:30am and arrived at the South Wilcox Shelter at 6:30pm. Stumble Bum got sick last night. He lost the contents of him stomach about midnight. This morning he got up again to throw up then crawled back into his sleeping bag. Before Wildcat and I left the shelter we filled Stumble¢s water bag for him. It was Clear and hot today, and the terrain was very swampy. The mosquitoes were so thick that I was forced to apply Deet again this morning. I hate using that stuff ¢ only as a last resort. Not far from the shelter we met a day hiker. She offered us some great homemade oatmeal cookies. She was a nice lady, but it turns out she was poaching moss. When we reached US Hwy 7 near Sheffield, MA, we spotted a nearby plant nursery that also had ice cream and fresh produce. We had lunch there. Left Fielder and Spot joined us about 15 minutes later. Later we crossed MA Hwy 23 near Great Barrington, MA.I had heard that Massachusetts was easy. Well so far it hasn¢t been. The mountains may be smaller, but the trails tend to go straight up and down without switch-backs. I called home. There are lots of folks there. Andy and his, Ricky, Jennifer and Grace, later Ron and Gail plus Marcie and hers. Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, PA Mule, and 4 SOBOs (one couple and a brother and sister).
Date: 2004-07-08
From: Mt. Wilcox Lean-to

To: Upper Goose Pond Cabin
Miles today: 15.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Thursday, July 8, 2004 Day 116, 15.8 miles (Mt. Wilcox to Upper Goose Pond Cabin)Bank: 14.2 + 15.8 - 15 = 15.0We left South Wilcox Shelter at 8:00am and arrived at Upper Goose Pond Cabin at 4:00pm. It rained last night and was still raining this morning, a light rain. We were a little late leaving due to the rain. PA Mule, Wildcat, and I hiked together today. This was another mosquito infested day on the trail. Who knew that Massachusetts had so many swamps? I used the last of my Deet and the Deet wipes Janet had sent. I will restock in Dalton. The terrain was fairly level most of the day, so we made pretty good time. Our breaks were short, thanks to the mosquitoes.For $3.00 we get a bunk and a pancake breakfast in the morning. The cabin is full. It has 15 bunks, and there are people camping. Upper Goose Pond Cabin sits next to a very picturesque lake. I¢ll try to capture it in a picture in the morning. I went swimming shortly after I got here. Need to get an early start tomorrow. Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, PA Mule, Wildcat, Spot, Hawkeye and his girlfriend, Sugar Daddy, several section hikers, Slow Foot (care taker), several other Thru hikers
Date: 2004-07-09
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To: Dalton, MA
Miles today: 20.6
Weather: few clouds

Friday, July 9, 2004Day 117, 20.6 miles (Upper Goose Pond to MA Hwy 8, Dalton, MA) Bank: 15.0 + 20.6 - 15 = 20.6Wildcat and I left Goose Pond Cabin at 6:45am and we were on the trail at 7:00am The Cabin is half a mile from the trail. We arrived in Dalton, MA at 5:30pm and checked into the Shamrock hotel.We had pancakes for breakfast. After about 5 miles, both Wildcat and I were moving pretty good ¢ I was in ¢cruise mode¢. The trail was level, or even slightly downhill, as we circumnavigated a mountain lake. All of a sudden a pine root reached up and grabbed my left foot, and I became airborne. I landed in a heap, my right shin crashing into a rock. This is the worse fall I¢ve had on the trail. At first I thought I might have broken something ¢ the whole lower part of my right leg felt numb. After I picked myself up and hobbled around for a few minutes, we were able to continue. The fall didn¢t seem to bother my walking, but I could see a lemon sized knot forming on my right shin. I thought that even though I had no real pain now, I will be pretty stiff tomorrow. Most of the day was easy, flat hiking. The weather was cool, and I was tempted at times to put on long sleeves.Who¢s here in Dalton: At the Shamrock are Easy Duzit, Wildcat, and Dharma; Spot and Wildman are at Tom Leverte¢s Hostel; and PA Mule is staying with a friend; There are a few other hikers in town.We ate supper at the Shamrock restaurant, fish and chips and beer. My Leg is still swollen, but feels ok. I took some Advil. I called Janet.
Date: 2004-07-10
From: Dalton, MA

To: none
Miles today: 0.0

Saturday, July 10, 2004 Day 118, 0 miles (Dalton, MA) Bank: 20.6 + 0 - 15 = 5.6Wildcat and I zeroed today. We did laundry and I picked up my mail drop. We met a Thru-hiker named Little Chicken and had lunch with her. She went on to the next shelter. We were surprised to see Coyote this afternoon. She was having trouble finding a place to stay, so she¢s staying with us tonight. Ishmael had to go back to home to Wisconsin for a couple of weeks ¢ something about getting the tractor fixed. Dharma headed out for Greylock this morning.Made several calls: Janet, farm, Jake, Robert (missed him but talked to Betsy), Ron and Gail (on their way to Gulf Shores), Brenda.
Date: 2004-07-11
From: Dalton, MA

To: Mt. Greylock summit
Miles today: 17.0

Sunday, July 11, 2004 Day 119, 17.0 miles (Dalton, MA to Mt. Greylock summit) Bank: 5.6 + 17 - 15 = 7.6Wildcat, Coyote, and I left the hotel at 7:00am and were back on the AT about 7:15am. We arrived at Mt. Greylock Summit and Bascom Lodge/Hostel at 4:00pm. It was a very good day for hiking, clear and cool. We encountered a lot of climbing, but most of it was gradual. Our net elevation change was over 2500 feet. We are beginning to get into some real mountains. I noticed a change in the trees in the last few days. There are more evergreens than before. The woods have more of an Alpine feel - lots of birches also.I did not fall today, and my right leg seems to be ok. It¢s still a little swollen, but there¢s no pain. We met some day hikers. Also met ¢Pita Man¢, an Israeli Thru-hiker who makes his pita bread from scratch on the trail. We met ¢Burrito¢. She¢s from Seattle and started in Harper¢s Ferry in May. Her original intent was to hike half the AT, but she¢s liking it so much she may flip-flop. Wildcat contacted ¢Sherpa¢ yesterday, and she met us here at the hostel with 2 pizzas, salad, brownies, drinks, and chips - very good trail magic. The draw-back of all this trail magic is that my pack does not get any lighter since I don¢t eat from it. Sherpa Thru-hiked the AT last year and was the beneficiary of Wildcat¢s trail magic in the Smokies. She had instructed Wildcat to call her if and when he came through this part of the country. We¢re staying at the hostel tonight for $10.00 (includes shower and towel). Breakfast Tomorrow morning will be $7.00.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Coyote, Burrito, and coming in after at dusk was Drag-n Fly
Date: 2004-07-12
From: Mt. Greylock summit

To: Seth Warner shelter
Miles today: 13.2
Weather: broken clouds

Monday, July 12, 2004Day 120, 13.2miles (Mt. Greylock summit to Seth Warner shelter)Bank: 7.6 + 13.2 - 15 = 5.8We didn¢t leave the Bascom Lodge hostel until 9:30am. We had the AYCE breakfast in the lodge at 8:00am. We arrived at Seth Warner shelter at 7:00 pm. The trail is getting harder. The mountains are taller and more rugged. Today we took a 1.5 mile side trip to get ice cream in North Adams, MA when we crossed MA Hwy 2..Milestone: We left Massachusetts and entered Vermont today, three states to go!Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Coyote, PA Mule, and Jordan
Date: 2004-07-13
From: Seth Warner shelter

To: Goddard shelter
Miles today: 21.6
Weather: overcast clouds

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Day 121, 21.6 miles (Seth Warner to Goddard shelter)Bank: 5.8 + 21.6 - 15 = 12.4This was a very long day, and tough walking. We left Seth Warner at 7:00am and arrived at Goddard shelter at 6:00 pm. We crossed VT Hwy 9 near Bennington, VT.Vermont is cold, wet, and muddy. It misted and rained all day. We all got cold when we stopped for breaks and lunch. There were four of us hiking together today, Easy Duzit, Wildcat, PA Mule, and Coyote. We saw a Porcupine on the trail, and had to walk behind him (he would not get off the trail) for about a half mile. He finally grew tired of the game decided to go back into the woods.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Coyote and 3 NOBO Long Trail hikers in the shelter. Tenting are PA Mule and Welsh Nomad.There were no views of Greylock due to the low clouds and rain. The shelter is very nice and has covered porch.
Date: 2004-07-14
From: Goddard shelter

To: Stratton Pond shelter
Miles today: 19.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 Day 122, 19.4 miles (Goddard shelter to Stratton Pond shelter) Bank: 12.4 + 19.4 - 15 = 16.4Wildcat, PA Mule, Coyote, and I left Goddard Shelter about 7:15am. It rained again last night and is still foggy and misting this morning, so we all put on our pack covers. The trail is muddy and slippery, especially the rocks and exposed roots. We arrived at Stratton Pond at about 6:15pm. The mosquitoes were not too bad, or maybe I¢m getting used to them. The terrain was not as bad as the day before, so I don¢t understand why it look us longer to travel the shorter distance. I question the maps and the data book.Who¢s here: Me Wildcat, PA Mule, Coyote, Mike and Ed (two brothers 60+ yrs old out for 2 days) and 2 SOBOs who came in late.This shelter is supposed to have a $6.00 fee, but the caretaker never showed up to collect. This is a very nice roomy shelter with a large covered porch and a balcony. We were told by a SOBO that there was a dead moose in Stratton Pond, so don¢t get water from the pond. Well, we didn¢t see a dead moose and there was a spring above the pond anyway. Thru-hikers are like fishermen ¢ they¢ll take every opportunity to tell you a tall one, and you¢d better take what they say with a grain of salt.
Date: 2004-07-15
From: Stratton Pond shelter

To: VT Hwy 11/30
Miles today: 10.6

Thursday, July 15, 2004 Day 123 10.6 miles (Stratton Pond to VT Hwy 11 & 30) Bank: 16.4 + 10.6 - 15 = 12.0Wildcat, PA Mule, Coyote, and I left Stratton Pond at 8:00am and got to VT Hwy 11/30 at about 1:30pm. Ishmael met us there, as he had just returned from Wisconsin.It poured last night, and was still raining when we left at 8:00. The trail was very muddy today. It wore me out just trying to keep my balance. Coyote and I missed a turn early on and added about a mile to our hike. We did get back on trail ok. The rain let up about 10:30am and the sun made a few attempts to shine. Ishmael and Coyote gave us a ride into Manchester Center, VT and Sutton¢s Place Hostel. Wildcat and I bought Ishmael and Coyote dinner since it was their anniversary.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Ishmael, Coyote, DharmaWe had dinner early at the Sirloin Saloon. The plan right now is to re-supply in the morning then head out about noon. I hope the weather improves.
Date: 2004-07-16
From: VT Hwy 11/30

To: none
Miles today: 0.0

Friday, July 16, 2004 Day 124, 0 miles (Manchester Center, VT)Bank: 12.0 + 0 - 15 = -3.0The plan to head out today has changed. Wildcat, Dharma, and I will 0 here in Manchester Center today. We ate breakfast at the ¢Up for Breakfast¢ restaurant¢you have to walk up a flight of stairs to get there, HA-HA. I sent Dad a jug of maple syrup. Sent Larry Goins some syrup to. After giving us a ride to the grocery to re-supply, Coyote and Ishmael left about noon to get back on the trail. Good news! REI will be sending me a new trekking pole.
Date: 2004-07-17
From: VT Hwy 11/30

To: Lost Pond shelter
Miles today: 14.5
Weather: light rain

Saturday, July 17, 2004 Day 125, 14.5 miles (VT Hwy 11 & 30 to Lost Pond shelter)Bank: -3.0 + 14.5 - 15 = -3.5Dharma, Wildcat, and I left Manchester Center and got on the trail about 8:30am. We reached Lost Pond Shelter at 6:00pm. Sutton gave us a ride back to the trailhead. When we got to the parking lot at the trailhead, we found Ishmael¢s van with the back door wide open. We closed and locked it before moving on.   We encountered some real good climbs today: Bromley Mountain, Styles Peak, and Peru Peak. Styles Peak had some fantastic views of the valley below and of thunderstorms off in the distance. The trail is still muddy and the weather is wet, although we got very little rain locally today.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Dharma, Freaking Animal (a nurse), and Pastor John (from GA).
Date: 2004-07-18
From: Lost Pond shelter

To: VT Hwy 103
Miles today: 17.6

Sunday, July 18, 2004 Day 126, 17.6 miles (Lost Pond to VT Hwy 103) Bank: -3.5 + 17.6 - 15 = -.9We left Lost Pond shelter at 7:45am and reached VT Hwy 103 near North Clarendon, VT at 5:30pm. Wildcat, Dharma, and I hiked together. Dharma¢s friend Cindy Bergstrom and her husband Mark met us and took us to their home in Mendon, VT. We re-supplied at the grocery and ate at Applebee¢s for supper. Another rainy, muddy, mosquito infested day in VT. Cindy is going to slack us tomorrow and the next day. The Bergstroms have a large house with a bunk room downstairs for guests during ski season. Mendon is close to Killington, VT and is a great ski area. We get to sleep in real beds for the next three nights.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Dharma, Free Radical, Burrito (who¢s sick). Free Radical and Burrito hiked the PCT last year.Tank and Bone Spur passed us today.
Date: 2004-07-19
From: VT Hwy 103

To: US Hwy 4
Miles today: 17.4

Monday, July 19, 2004 Day 127, 17.4 miles (VT Hwy 103 to US Hwy 4) Bank: -.9 + 17.4 - 15 = 1.5Wildcat, Dharma, and I slack packed from VT Hwy 103 to US Hwy 4 near Killington, VT. We got started about 9:30am and finished at 6:00pm. The weather was misty and rainy all day, and we had no views. Mark picked us up at Hwy 4, and we returned to Cindy and Mark¢s where they had a spaghetti dinner for us. Burrito is still sick, so she and Free Radical did not hike today. Free Radical, a Chemist, will be joining the Peace Corps in September ¢ will be serving in Ghana.
Date: 2004-07-20
From: US Hwy 4

To: Stony Brook Rd
Miles today: 11.0

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 Day 128, 11.0 miles (US Hwy 4 to Stony Brook road) Bank: 1.5 + 11.0 - 15 = -2.5We slacked again today, from the road near Stony Brook shelter to US Hwy 4 Southward. We knew we would run into NOBO Thru-hikers, so we bought a 6 pack of Bud to perform a little trail magic of our own. Drag-n Fly, Bone Spur, and Tank were on the receiving end of our trail magic.We returned to Cindy and Mark¢s for one more night in a real bed.
Date: 2004-07-21
From: Stony Brook Rd

To: Cloudland shelter
Miles today: 18.7

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Day 129, 18.7 miles (Stony Brook Rd to Cloudland shelter) Bank: -2.5 + 19.7 - 15 = 1.2We hiked to Cloudland Shelter from Stony Brook Rd. There was no slack packing today. Burrito is getting medical treatment, so she and Free Radical are staying in Mendon, VT. Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Dharma, Coyote, Ishmael
Date: 2004-07-22
From: Cloudland shelter

To: Hanover, NH
Miles today: 16.4
Weather: clear sky

Thursday, July 22, 2004 Day 130, 16.4 miles (Cloudland shelter to Hanover, NH) Bank: 1.2 + 16.4 - 15 = 2.4Milestone: We left soggy Vermont and entered New Hampshire today, 2 states to go!Wildcat and I hiked into Hanover, NH. Dharma, Coyote, and Ishmael are all hanging back. I picked up my mail-drop and my new trekking pole and sent my old damaged pole home. My pack will be a little heavier since I picked up some warmer clothing in this mail drop. We ran into PA Mule in Hanover. He is zeroing for a couple of days, so we may not see him again. We had some more of Wildcat¢s planned trail magic. We stayed with Kathy and Terry Martin. Kathy is Wildcat¢s neighbor¢s sister. Hanover is a nice, expensive college town, the home of Dartmouth college. We had a couple of beers at Murphy¢s before Terry Martin picked us up and took us to his home. They have a beautiful place on 16 acres with a pond about 10 miles from Hanover. They fed us a great dinner of bar-b-que chicken, veggies, and corn on the cob.
Date: 2004-07-23
From: Hanover, NH

To: Trapper John shelter
Miles today: 16.7
Weather: light rain

Friday, July 23, 2004 Day 131, 16.7 miles (Hanover, NH to Trapper John shelter) Bank: 2.4 + 16.7 - 15 = 4.1Wildcat and I were treated to a great breakfast at the Martin¢s, then Terry Martin brought us into Hanover to the trailhead. The AT goes through the middle of Hanover, right by the Post Office. We got away from Hanover about 9:00am along with Tank and Bone Spur, and we arrived at Trapper John shelter at 6:15pm.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Tank, Bone Spur, Daybreak, MattIt rained hard between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, and we are drenched. We are seeing lots of maple syrup tubing strung up through the woods. We saw some of this in Massachusetts also.
Date: 2004-07-24
From: Trapper John shelter

To: NH Hwy 25A
Miles today: 16.9

Saturday, July 24, 2004 Day 132, 16.9 miles (Trapper John to NH Hwy 25A) Bank: 4.1 + 16.9 - 15 = 6.0We left Trapper John Shelter about 6:30am and reached Hwy 25A at 4:45pm. It was a beautiful day with great views. I can see now why it is recommended that you carry some warmer clothing after you get into New Hampshire. The wind is strong on the summits and a little cool, especially when the sun is blocked by clouds. Again we benefit from more of Wildcat¢s planned trail magic. Myra met us at 25A with drinks and candy bars. Bone Spur and Tank got there first ahead of us and drank all the beer. Myra is a 2003 Thru-hiker who is repaying Wildcat for the trail magic he provided her in the Smokies. We are spending the night in her families cabin on Newfound lake, NH.
Date: 2004-07-25
From: NH Hwy 25A

To: NH Hwy 25
Miles today: 9.8

Sunday, July 25, 2004 Day 133, 9.8 miles (NH Hwy 25A to NH Hwy 25) Bank: 6.0 + 9.8 - 15 = .8Wildcat and I ate breakfast at the cabin with Myra¢s folks. Then they took us to the Glencliff hostel where we dropped off our extra stuff. Then they ran us over to the trailhead on Hwy 25A where we got off the trail yesterday. We were hiking by 11:00am. We arrived at NH Hwy 25 near Glencliff, NH at 3:30. It was easy hiking today, but the mosquitoes kept us moving. We are staying at the Hostel in Glencliff tonight.Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Bone Spur, and Tank, Pita Man, Lots of other hikers I don¢t know (SOBOs mostly)
Date: 2004-07-26
From: NH Hwy 25

To: Eliza Brook shelter
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Monday, July 26, 2004 Day 134, 17.0 miles (NH Hwy 25 to Eliza Brook shelter) Bank: .8 + 17.0 - 15 = 2.8Milestone: We entered the White Mountain range today.Wildcat and I left Glencliff about 7:45am. We would have left earlier, but I had to pick up my mail drop at 7:00am at the post office and then pack up. Bone Spur and Tank are about an hour ahead of us. We reached Eliza Brook Shelter about 7:45 pm. This was a very tough day, but we had magnificent views especially from the summit of Mount Moosilauke. I called Janet from the summit.The first 5 miles of the trail was all climbing, from 1000 feet to 4800 feet. Coming down off Moosilauke was even more challenging. There was a very long steep descent to 1800 feet that paralleled a series of cascading water falls. The last 7.5 miles was rocky with steep up and downs. We are in the Whites, and they are tough and beautiful!I saw my first moose today! Adrenaline Rush! It was dusk and I was about a half mile from the shelter. I was walking parallel to a stream on my left, when I heard a noise in the woods to my right. The source of the noise was a very large moose walking towards the stream. We both stopped and looked at each other. After a few seconds had passed, I decided to move on. The moose just watched me as I continued on the trail - my heart pounding. Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Pita-man, Bone Spur, Tank, Matt, and several others.The shelter is full, so I will sleep in my tent tonight.
Date: 2004-07-27
From: Eliza Brook shelter

To: Franconia Notch
Miles today: 8.8
Weather: light rain

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 Day 135, 8.8 miles (Eliza Brook shelter to US Hwy 3, Franconia Notch) Bank: 2.8 + 8.8 - 15 = -3.4We left Eliza Bank Shelter about 8:00am with intentions of getting to the Greenleaf Hut. But as the day progressed we kept encountering steep rock climbs, and it became obvious that we could not get that far. We could not make good time. We then decided to try to get to the Liberty Springs tent site, about 4 miles closer, but then the weather turned to rain, and there was no shelter there. Franconia Notch became the goal. We got to Franconia Notch (and US 3) at 3:30pm. We¢re very tired. The trail threw some tough up and downs at us today.We called the shuttle service listed in the AT Companion book (just barely had enough cell signal) and got a ride to the Carriage Hotel in North Woodstock, NH. To our surprise, Bone Spur and Tank were there.. Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Bone Spur, Tank, and some other hikers
Date: 2004-07-28
From: Franconia Notch

To: none
Miles today: 0.0

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 Day 136, 0 miles (North Woodstock)   Bank: -3.4 + 0 - 15 = -18.4With the bad weather reports, we decided to zero today, all four of us. We blamed it on the weather, but I really think we were just worn out. There was a whole lot of rationalization going on.We just hung out in N. Woodstock, NH.Dharma, Ishmael, and Coyote showed up in town. Ishmael and Coyote have only gotten to hwy 112 so they are still 2 days behind us.
Date: 2004-07-29
From: Franconia Notch

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

Thursday, July 29, 2004 Day 137, 13.0 miles (US Hwy 3 to Galehead Hut)Bank: -18.4 + 13.0 - 15 = -20.4 (We continue our deficit spending)We caught the shuttle out of North Woodstock, NH at 7:00am (Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Tank, Bone Spur, and Paul (a SOBO)), and we were on the trail at 7:15am.Right off the bat we encountered a long, steady, steep, climb up to the Mt. Lafayette summit (5200 feet), an elevation gain of 3700 feet. We reached the summit at 11:15am and had lunch. We enjoyed magnificent views for awhile, but then fog rolled in. Later in the afternoon the sky cleared, and we got the views back. We reached the Galehead Hut at 4:45pm. We decided not to go on to the campsite 3.5 miles away because it would be after 8:00pm by the time we got there. We paid an $8.00 fee for stay (sleep on the floor) while Bone Spur and Tank did work for stay. The Rat Pack caught up with us today, but they went on and camped. The Whites are beautiful, but the walking is slow. So much of the trail is steep, both climbs and descents. Who¢s here: Easy Duzit, Wildcat, Tank, Bone Spur, Dharma, plus the Hut guests who have reservations. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) operates a chain of Huts in the White Mountains. Stay at these Huts requires reservations, but the AMC tries to accommodate thru-hikers. The AMC doe a heck of a job ¢ there are a lot of hikers here ¢ keeping these trails maintained and the environment pristine.