morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-07-20
From: Sheffield MA

To: Mt Wilcox South Shelters
Miles today: 11.7
Weather: broken clouds

Fairly easy day today. We got our maildrops when the P.O. opened and got to the trail about 10:30. We went about 5 miles and found a rock with a beautiful view and a breeze to keep the mosquito's away and sat for a quick break. Well about 15 minutes later a hiker we haven't seen in a month (Happy) and his wife showed up. She is hiking with him for a week and has the trail name of (go lucky). Put them together and you understand. Anyway we talked with them for about an hour. So much for a short break but it was worth every minute because they are such nice people. They are from New Zealand and she is headed home in the next week or so. Back to our hike. There were a few very steep and rocky climbs which are getting us ready for the whites. It was very hot again today and something I haven't mentioned is that the mosquito's have been brutal the last week and a half. Trying to hike and swat them can be challenging. We did 11.7 miles today which is on schedule to meet Claire on Thursday. Tomorrow and Wednesday will be longer days but that's just how the shelters line up. Hello Dad it's great to hear from you. I can't wait to tell you all the stories. Keep walking and swimming.
Date: 2015-07-21
From: Mt Wilcox South Shelters

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

Today was a great day. We hiked 15.8 miles and had fun. We made it across the boardwalk with a huge yellow jackets nest under it without getting stung. Most people weren't so lucky. There were some really good climbs again today so we are starting to get back in climbing shape. It is starting to get rocky again and I think it's going to be that way until the finish. Cant wait till Thursday to see Claire. Hi Rick and Roseann. Hope you are both doing great.
Date: 2015-07-22
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To: Dalton
Miles today: 20.6
Weather: broken clouds

Good day. We hiked 20.6 miles into the town of Dalton. We had gotten trail magic from a great section hiker named A durable. Pulled pork sandwiches, PBR, chips, sodas and more. And she invited a few hikers to stay at her parents cabin and we were lucky enough to be in that group. She picked us up at the road crossing and brought us to the cabin. Nice cabin, great people and good food and beer.
Date: 2015-07-23
From: Dalton

To: Cheshire MA
Miles today: 9.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Got up very excited today. We were meeting Claire in Cheshire around 2:00. It was an easy 9.3 miles. There is a good ice cream store just as you come into town. We were early so we spent at least an hour there wating. We met Claire and went to EMS so Robi1 could get a new sleeping mat. Then we went to our hotel and relaxed and ate and did laundry and drank and ate. The hotel was awesome and the company even better.
Date: 2015-07-24
From: Cheshire MA

To: North Adams MA
Miles today: 14.2

We hikes up and over Mt Greylock today with Claire. She is such a trooper. She carried a full pack the whole 14.2 miles whil Robi1 and I slack packed. The mountain had very nice views but we didn't stay too long because of the threat of rain. It did sprinkle for a while but thankfully no downpours. It was a nice breezy day and we had fun. I think Robi1 and I had a little more fun because we had a lot less weight than Claire but she had a good time too. Then back to the hotel for another great night.
Date: 2015-07-25
From: North Adams MA

To: Congdon Shelter
Miles today: 14.1
Weather: clear sky

We got a late start today. I don't think we had any desire to leave the hotel. Got to the trail just before 11:00 and hiked 14.1 miles. There were 2 pretty decent climbs but overall it wasn't too bad. We're definitly starting to climb more which is good. Not much excitment on the trail except that we went over the 1600 mile mark and we made it to Vermont. We've now entered our 12th state with just 2 more to go.
Date: 2015-07-26
From: Congdon Shelter

To: Goddard Shelter
Miles today: 14.4
Weather: scattered clouds

We started our day today decending 1200 ft with 800 of it being pretty steep. The rocks were wet from the morning rain so it was slow going. Then we climbed up 2300 ft the rest of the day with 2 good climbs and a steady up and down in between. We hiked 14.4 miles altogether and got done around 4:30. Set up tents and ate and should get a good rest tonight.
Date: 2015-07-27
From: Goddard Shelter

To: Stratton Pond Shelter
Miles today: 19.3
Weather: light rain

Good day today. We left Goddard shelter at 8:30ish and had 9 miles in by noon. We ended our day by climbing Stratton mountain and going down the other side to Stratton Pond Shelter. 19.3 miles total. We are definitely getting our climbing legs back. Went swimming in the pond so we don't smell so bad for town tomorow.
Date: 2015-07-28
From: Stratton Pond Shelter

To: Manchester VT
Miles today: 10.7

Easy day today. We hiked 10.7 miles to Rt 11. No big climbs or decents. When we got to the parking lot there was a couple doing trail magic. I got 2 ice cold gatorades and a chocolate bar. It was awesome. We then got a ride to the Lodge at Bromley. They had our maildrop and we are spending the night. Robi got us some really good sandwiches and a six pack. Should be a good night.
Date: 2015-07-29
From: Manchester VT

To: Little Rock Pond Shelter & Tenting Area
Miles today: 19.8
Weather: broken clouds

Good climbing day today. Started the day climbing Bromley mountain then came down and went right back up Styles peak came down from there and went up Peru peak. There were some nice views on Bromley but not much on the other two peaks . The rest of the day there weren't any big climbs or descents but it was a long day. We did 19.8 miles. I went swimming two different times today. Once at about 2:00 when we were passing a pond and when we ended our day at another pond. Both were awesome. We should be at the base of Killington tomorrow night.   Hello to everyone at Advanced chiropractic, Dr D and his family. Oh ya, you too Odette
Date: 2015-07-30
From: Little Rock Pond Shelter & Tenting Area

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

Another day of prep for the Whites. We did a big climb in the morning and a bunch of ups and downs. We got stuck in a shelter for 3 hours by a thunder storm with very hard rain. We came up 6 miles short of our goal for the day but it would have been miserable and dangerous to walk in that rain. We got to a shelter about 6:20 and set up for the night.   I want to say hi to everyone at Bianco's meats. The best meat market in the east. Hi Joe.
Date: 2015-07-31
From: Clarendon Shelter

To: Gifford Woods State Park
Miles today: 19.5
Weather: broken clouds

Great day again today. We hiked up Killington to the shelter which is about 250 vertical feet from the peak. We left our packs in the shelter and climbed up a very, very steep and rocky path to the summit. What a great view. Then we went to the restaurant and ate. The climb down wasn't too bad so we ended up getting more miles than we thought we would climbing a 4000 footer. At a road crossing we got trail magic of beer and some snickers bars. We then finished our hike to Gifford Woods State Park and got some free pizza from the great workers there. We got a camp site and are in for the night. We did 19.5 miles which is alot with the mountain in the middle of the day.         Hello to Carol + Jim, Carol + Jim and Erica. See ya soonOh I forgot to mention that today we went over the 1700 mile mark and have less than 500 miles to go. Hell ya!
Date: 2015-08-01
From: Gifford Woods State Park

To: Stealth Campsite
Miles today: 12.8

It rained on us around 5:00 this morning really hard for about a half hour. We were sleeping but it got our tents really soaked and dirty. We got a late start trying to dry out the tents a little. We went to Mountain Meadows Lodge to pick up our maildrop and didn't get out of there till after 10:00. Then we had to go to the outfitters to get a new buckle for my pack. We left there about 11:00. There was a steep 1300 foot climb right off the bat. The rest of the day was all ups and downs with 3 fairly big climbs. Around 5:15 it started to thunder so we loaded up with water and climbed up a good hill and found a spot to camp. 10 minutes later it was raining so we thought we made a good decision. It only sprinkled for a few minutes then cleared up so maybe not so good of a choice. We are dry though so we are happy.   Hello to Ed (special ed) and Debbie. Ed i hope your eating your dessert every night!!
Date: 2015-08-02
From: Stealth Campsite

To: Stealth Campsite
Miles today: 17.9

Today was a hard day. Many, many ups and downs and at least 4 that were butt kicks. The hills here in Vermont are very steep but don't have too many rocks on them but the angle makes up for it. We hiked 17.9 miles today but it sure felt like more. We had some nice views from a lookout tower on top of a cabin which was at the top of a hill. We have about 13.5 miles to get to Hanover NH tomorrow. Ahhhhh, home sweet home. Hello to Joe A and Pam. Hope all is well. Don't work to hard Joe.
Date: 2015-08-03
From: Stealth Campsite

To: Hanover NH
Miles today: 13.5
Weather: clear sky

Nice easy day today. 13.5 miles of pine needle hardly any rocks trail. The last 4 miles were road walking so that was tough on the feet but overall an easy day. We are in New Hampshire!!!!!!! Home sweet home...... Hanover is a ritzy little town. We meet Claire tomorrow to start the Whites with us. Rose is bringing her, their new puppy Maggie and Robi1 ' s grandsons. Should be a great day.   Hello to Danny and Patsy.
Date: 2015-08-04
From: Hanover NH

To: Stealth Campsite
Miles today: 8.5
Weather: broken clouds

Claire started hiking with us today which is awesome. We got on the trail at about 2pm after Robi1 visited with his wife and 2 of his grandkids. A nice visit. We had a pretty good climb out of Hanover and we stopped around 4:15 to set up tents because of threatening thunder and dark clouds. It rained for about 15 minutes so we packed up once it was over and moved on for a couple of more hours. We ended up stealth camping on Claire's first night which she enjoyed. We hiked 8.9 miles. Not bad for such a late start.
Date: 2015-08-05
From: Stealth Campsite

To: Smarts Mountain
Miles today: 14.4
Weather: broken clouds

Today we did 3 big climbs. We started the day hiking up Moose Mountain which was fairly steep, climbed down and attacked Holts ledge which was also steep, quite rocky and 1000 ft climb. We then came down from the ledge and ended the day with a 2400 ft climb up Smarts Mountain. It was a physically exhausting day. 14.4 miles for the day which felt like 20. We camped at the top of Smarts Mountain where the temps got down into the 40's. Glad to have our winter gear back.
Date: 2015-08-06
From: Smarts Mountain

To: Ore Hill Campsite
Miles today: 12.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Today we hiked the 4 miles down off of Smarts Mountain and went right back up 1500 ft. over Mt. Cube. We then hiked up to Ore Hill Campsite to spend the night. A less strenuous day than yesterday but 12.8 miles and none of them easy. Claire is amazing doing all these climbs without complaining too much. The weather has been great lately. Not much humidity and fairly cool. Good to see Papa Al and Philco again.
Date: 2015-08-07
From: Ore Hill Campsite

To: Glencliff Trailhead
Miles today: 8.5

8.5 miles today up and over Mist Mt. to Glencliff trailhead where our friend Eric picked us up and brought us to his condo in North Woodstock. He has a very nice place near Loon Mountain right on the river. An awesome host who grilled ribeye steaks for us for dinner. What a great guy for coming up and taking such great care of us. Really good to be in a comfortable bed for a couple of nights. We made it to the White Mountains and will tackle our first 4000 footer in NH tomorrow.
Date: 2015-08-08
From: Glencliff Trailhead

To: North Woodstock NH
Miles today: 8.1

Today Robi1 and I slack packed over Mt. Moosilauke. Claire opted out because we did it northbound which is much steeper coming down and the rocks are wet. We made great time with hardly any weight in our packs. It only took us 4hrs and 45 minutes to go 8.1 miles up and over the mountain. There were some phenomenal views at the summit. We met a bunch of thru hikers on the trail today. Good to see them all again. Eric picked us up again for another great afternoon and night in luxury. Back to reality tomorrow and back in our tents.
Date: 2015-08-09
From: North Woodstock NH

To: Eliza Brook Shelter
Miles today: 7.5
Weather: overcast clouds

We did 7.5 miles today because I wasn't feeling too good and the terrain was extremely tough. We were climbing over large rocks and roots and a lot of mud. It had also rained and made everything slippery. We had to use our hands alot to help climb the obstacles. It felt like we did 20 miles. Claire is doing great. She is leading the way at a very good pace with a smile on her face. Wolf Mt. was tougher than Moosilauke because of terrain and pack weight. Not something we expected at all. Tomorrow might be tough with Kinsman Mt. in the morning and then Liberty Mt. to end the day. We went over the 1800 mile mark today. 381.9 miles left.
Date: 2015-08-10
From: Eliza Brook Shelter

To: Liberty Spring Campsite
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Another day of not too many miles but very tough physically. We hiked 11.5 miles. We went up Kinsman Mt to the south peak then back down and then back up to the north peak. Very rocky and very, very steep in some parts. We then came down to Lonesome Lake Hut which was nice. We washed some dishes for 15 minutes for a free all you can eat meal of pulled pork, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a lot of baked goods for dessert. Not a bad deal at all. We then finished our descent down into Franconia Notch and went right up to Liberty Spring Campsite which is 2.6 miles up from the Notch. We aren't very happy with this place because they cram you in. They put 3 tents on a platform and we can't even put our vestibules out all the way which sucks because it's going to rain and that is what keeps our gear dry. I think the kid who works here has a power issue. Worst place so far on the trail and it's in our home state. We didn't expect that at all. Hopfully it doesn't rain tomorrow and we can get out of here.
Date: 2015-08-11
From: Liberty Spring Campsite

To: Liberty Spring Campsite
Miles today: 0.0

Well it is raining very hard and we are not going over the ridge line of Little Haystack, Lincoln and Lafayette in this weather so we are taking a zero day stuck in our tents. Not alot of fun but we are much safer here. We hope to get going first thing in the morning since we will all be well rested.
Date: 2015-08-12
From: Liberty Spring Campsite

To: Garfield Ridge Shelter/Campsite
Miles today: 7.6

Another short mileage day but tough physically. We only hiked 7.6 miles but the entire trail was soaked. It was very slow going up to the peaks of Liberty, Little Haystack, Lincoln, Lafayette and Garfield. They are all close together obviously but all wet rocks and very steep ups and downs. We ran into alot of thru hikers again. Happy, Old Eagle Scout, Walking Home, Walnut, McFly, Papa Al and Philco. Nobody did much more mileage than we did because of the conditions. We didn't get any views from Lafayette because of clouds and then it started pouring before we could get off the ridgeline so we got soaked and the trail got worse. We are still having fun and Claire is having a blast. She is leading the way and is keeping up with all the thru hikers.
Date: 2015-08-14
From: Garfield Ridge Shelter/Campsite

To: Crawford Notch
Miles today: 2.9
Weather: scattered clouds

2.9 easy miles into Crawford Notch. We then walked a little over a mile to Dry River Campsite to do laundry and take showers before Robi1's family showed up for his birthday. It was a fun day. We ate a lot and had birthday cupcakes that were delicious. We got a room at the AMC Highland Hall on Rt.302. Crawford Notch is very scenic and a nice place to spend some time in.Today was Claire's last day hiking with us. She is amazing to be so strong of a hiker in the toughest part of the trail. I will miss her. Only about 4 weeks left but none of it easy.We start the climb up Mt. Washington tomorrow.
Date: 2015-08-15
From: Crawford Notch

To: Mizpah Spring Hut
Miles today: 5.7

Today was great. The father and son who we ended up sharing a room with were really nice people. They were on a hiking vacation so we ended up talking alot about our trip. He gave us a ride back to the trail in the morning which was great. We did 5.7 miles today in 5 hours. It was a very tough climb. Its all we planned to do to get us back on schedule for the presidential range. Our packs were fully loaded so we were carrying 40lbs which didn't help the cause. We are at Mizpah Spring Hut and are tenting. Everyone who did the same trail as us was shocked at how hard it was. Hopefully up and over Washington tomorrow to Madison Hut.
Date: 2015-08-16
From: Mizpah Spring Hut

To: Stealth Campsite - Madison
Miles today: 11.8
Weather: broken clouds

Today was the most spectacular 11.8 miles that I have seen ever. We climbed up Mt. Washington and the weather was perfect. You could see forever. The views getting to the top were as good as the views from the top. I have thought for a few years now that Glacier National Park was tops in my book but the views today were better. Anyone who knows me knows I am not religious but I think we were in heaven today. We left Washington and the views back at it were spectacular. The clear air and sunshine (65 degrees on top) were what made everything just stand out. (Thanks Mom). Just so you all know the hike also beat the bag out of us. Almost all of it was above treeline so nothing but rocks. It a very tough hike but I highly recommend it, but make sure you are going to have good weather. Hi Brooke. I hope school is going great for you.
Date: 2015-08-17
From: Stealth Campsite - Madison

To: Stealth Campsite - Wildcat
Miles today: 7.8
Weather: clear sky

This morning we left our stealth campsite and walked 2 tenths of a mile on a steep trail back to Madison Shelter. Filled up with water and hiked the half mile up and over Mt. Madison. Very tough climb. It took us 1hr and 30 minutes to do our first mile. Very hard climb but worth every step because of the majestic views all around. Then the descent started. Very slow and very technical. It took us 6 and one half hours to go 7.8 miles total today. After yesterdays climbing and walking the ridge we didn't have alot of energy. We are stealth camping at the base of Wildcat. Tomorrow isn't any easier. Wildcat ridge is a difficult climb. We are planning on taking the gondola from the top to the restaurant at the base for lunch and then riding it back to the top. Should be fun. Hi Hunter and Trase. Hunter have you built a shelter in your yard yet? Trase I want you to remember: (she is mine)
Date: 2015-08-18
From: Stealth Campsite - Wildcat

To: Stealth Campsite - Mt Hight
Miles today: 8.0

We left our stealth campsite and headed up Wildcat this morning. It took us 2 and a half hours to go 3 miles up to peak D. It was amazingly tough to climb. Do not take children up this trail. The good thing is at peak D you can ride the gondola to the base of the mountain to eat at the restaurant, which we happily did. We then came back up the gondola and hiked 2.9 tough miles. We stopped at Carter Notch Hut and cleaned some windows for a few bowls of rice, some apple sauce cake, some lemonade and a bowl of peaches. Not a bad trade. We left the hut and went up to the top of Carter Dome. Not an easy climb. The trail then went downhill a bit then a short easy climb to our stealth campsite on top of Mt. Hight. 8 miles total for the day. Not bad concidering the trails.
Date: 2015-08-19
From: Stealth Campsite - Mt Hight

To: Gorham NH
Miles today: 13.8
Weather: scattered clouds

We started our day eating breakfast with a Spruce Grouse. It was hanging out with us last night but got more daring this morning. It came up onto my knee then jumped onto my chest and immediately jumped at my head and scratched my face. We nicknamed it The Caretaker. When we finally got to hiking we went straight down hill for a bit and then it leveled out a little. We then had a 900 ft climb to the top of Mt Moriah which wasn't too bad. The trail then went down hill for the next 6.6 miles. We hiked 13.8 miles total today and it wasn't as tough as it's been which was a nice change. We are in Gorham NH for a zero day tomorrow. We need it.
Date: 2015-08-21
From: Gorham NH

To: Gentian Pond Shelter/Campsite
Miles today: 11.1
Weather: overcast clouds

We enjoyed the zero day yesteday. Ate alot and didn't walk too far. Today wasn't too bad. We had 3 decent climbs and it started raining about noon so by 3:30 the trails got sloppy and we called it a day 11.1 miles into it. Very overcast all day so no views or pics today. We hope to make up some mileage tomorrow if the rain holds off. Missing Eric's place (camp) right about now.
Date: 2015-08-22
From: Gentian Pond Shelter/Campsite

To: Full Goose Shelter and Campsite
Miles today: 9.8
Weather: broken clouds

We have good news and bad news today. The good news is we walked for 9 hours and did as much as we could. We were both exhausted at the end of the day. They're were alot of short steep rock climbs and descents. We made it to Maine and yesterday we passed the 1900 mile mark. The bad news is we only did 9.6 miles. This area is very tough to hike. There are many areas where if you make a mistake you're in big trouble. We are going slow and safe in those spots. Tomorrow is suppose to be even tougher so who knows how far we can get.Happy birthday Scotti
Date: 2015-08-23
From: Full Goose Shelter and Campsite

To: Baldpate Lean-to
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Pretty good day today. We got up early and had boots on the trail by 7:30. We went about a mile and a half and got to Mahoosuc Notch. It's a boulder feild a mile long. They were huge. You had to climb over some, go under some and it was very dangerous so we went slow. It took us 1 hour and 55 minutes to go the mile. Sounds slow but we passed 4 people. Then we climbed up Mahoosuc Arm which was a very tough climb. The afternoon was much easier so we did end up making some miles. We got 12 miles done. We are at Baldpate Lean-to. We have 8 miles to Andover in the morning.
Date: 2015-08-24
From: Baldpate Lean-to

To: Andover ME
Miles today: 8.0

Today was a fairly easy day because we got done early. Baldpate Mountains' east peak was a bear. It rained on us last night so all the rocks were soaked and the climb up was treacherous. The climb down was worse. I slid about 6 ft on the rocks and thought I was in trouble until my poles finally caught onto something and stopped me. Ten minutes later I realized I broke the tip off my pole. It got much easier once we got down a ways and we made it to Andover by 2:00. It was only an 8 mile day. We are in a (rustic) cabin for the night. Early start tomorrow.
Date: 2015-08-25
From: Andover ME

To: Black Brook Campsite
Miles today: 10.1

Got a ride from our cabin to breakfast at 5:45 this morning. Had a great breakfast and got a shuttle ride to the trail at 7:30.We hiked up Wyman Mt but at 8:30 it started to rain so it made the trail a little tough. We then descended 1900 ft into Sawyer Notch which was quite tricky with the trail conditions. Then we climbed up Moody Mt. which was very steep, had a bunch of rebar holds and ladders and the trail was getting worse from the rain. We then had a descent of 1000 ft which was very difficult again because of the trail conditions. The rain made the mud like soup. We got to the bottom and with a big climb directly in front of us we decided to camp for the night instead of risking injury on the steep climb. 10.1 miles today.