morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2014-07-11
From: Hemlock Spring Creek

To: Shenandoah Tenting Site
Miles today: 21.7
Weather: few clouds

Last night the coyotes were out and about near my campsite for a while. I paid no attention really to them and just rolled back over every time they howled. A lot of road crossings today, meaning a lot of deli's and stores to get food at. I spent two hours at a gas station, sitting around eating and drinking coffee. Pretty laid back day after that, nothing to exciting. Made to camp around 6pm, relaxed, ate, did some reading and passed out.
Date: 2014-07-12
From: Shenandoah Tenting Site

To: Native Landscape, RR Station
Miles today: 21.2
Weather: scattered clouds

Got moving around 8am. Received some trail magic at RPH Shelter, some great coffee and snacks in the morning. Pretty quite day on the trail nothing exciting. Made to Telephone Shelter, but there was no where to set up tent. I decided to hike another three miles to Pawling New York and camp at the Native Landscape place. Made it around 8pm, set up tent, went to a deli got a beer and huge sandwich and called it a day.
Date: 2014-07-13
From: Native Landscape, RR Station

To: Zero Day
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Took a zero day in Pawling NY. Warrior Hike had an outstanding event in Pawling. It was great to see a huge turn out for us. Again the event was awesome. Thank you Pawling NY!!! Last Night I slept next to the trail tracks and will never do that again. Train speeding by at 75 mph in the middle of the night will wake up and keep you up all night. Same old, resupplied, laundry and relaxed.
Date: 2014-07-14
From: Zero Day

To: Ten Mile River Shelter
Miles today: 9.7
Weather: light rain

Got a late start on the trail, I had to knock out some miles early to meet up with my friends Cullen and Dustin who are going to hike a few days with me. After setting up the cars and supplying up, we stopped at a bar near the trail had some beers then hit the trail. Made to the shelter a little late at night, but we had fun and had a few more beers at the shelter.
Date: 2014-07-15
From: Ten Mile River Shelter

To: Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter
Miles today: 15.7
Weather: light rain

Got moving around 930 am in the morning. It was all ready very humid, it was going to be a long day. The heat and humid just zapped our energy all day, but we finally made to a the shelter. We set up tents, but later we would find out that it was the low spot in the area and the area floods when it rains. Middle of the night, cullen woke up and said that there was something in his and dustin's tent. I laughed and went back to sleep, it was a mouse. Then it really started to rain, around 4am I felt water in my tent. I woke up to see my flip flop floating outside my tent in about 3 inches of water. So everything was soaking wet in my tent, I had to move to higher ground. After telling cullen and dustin that I'm moving my tent I packed and quickly moved my tent. Cullen and Dustin soon moved their tent also. Overall it was a long night, but a funny night.
Date: 2014-07-16
From: Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter

To: Pine Swamp Brook
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: scattered clouds

After a long night in the rain and great flood, everything was soaking wet. We slowly packed up and moving. Cull and Dusty only had about 4 miles to do on the day and their trip was over. Made it to Cullen's car and we drove to Kent CT, to get some lunch. Had some beers and a burger and I was dropped back off on the trail around 5pm. Long hike after that for me, I fell into a creek so all my gear which was already wet, was now soaking wet again. But it happens I kept on hiking. Hiked a bit in the dark, but finally made to the shelter. I set up my wet tent, ate some food, and cried myself to sleep. Another day on the trail. Hiking with cull and dusty was a great time and hopefully they will be back out on the trail again soon.
Date: 2014-07-17
From: Pine Swamp Brook

To: Salisbury CT
Miles today: 14.8

Got moving early again, starting to see mountains and more elevation changes. The mountains of the northeast are calling, I can't wait for the challenge. Stopped in a small town of falls village for lunch at toymakers cafe. Great lunch and pushed on. Passed the huge housatonic falls, you can hear from miles away. When your near them you can feel the ground shake. Have to come back and raft or kayak the housatonic one day. Climb over MT prospect which had open pine forest and you can see pretty far into the woods. A sudden downpour hit around 4 pm turning the trail into mud. Made to Salisbury around 5. Kirk L offered us free housing so Viking and I accepted the offer. The local vfw post was having a car show and a live band. We stopped by for a few hours had a great time. Thanks again for everything kirk!
Date: 2014-07-18
From: Salisbury CT

To: Bearded woods hostel
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Took a zero day. Just hung out at Kirk's house watching dvds. Around 4 we headed over to bearded woods hostel owned by Hudson and big Lu. They made an amazing thanksgiving dinner in july. I ate way to much. Again awesome meal. Spending the night at the hostel and heading north in the morning. Thanks again Hudson and big lu!
Date: 2014-07-19
From: Bearded woods hostel

To: glen brooks camp site
Miles today: 13.9

After a great stay at bearded woods hostel. We hit the trail again around 11am. Had several good climbs. Starting to get back into the mountains again. Its awesome to have views again. Passed the 1500 mile marker today. Got an awesome campsite with a great view. Relaxed and enjoyed the view.
Date: 2014-07-22
From: shaker campsite

To: noble view at AMC
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: light rain

Got Moving early today had to be at route 20 by 3 for a event with the AMC. Trail was beauitful and im hooked on waking up early and hiking again in the morning. Passed through open fields, marshes, and dense pine forest. Made to the pick up point around 11 30. Ordered twov pizzas with Bigfoot and waited for Viking. AMC hosted warrior hike with a great place to stay at Noble View. VFW of Russell put on a great spread of food. Thank you very AMC and VFW post 6645.
Date: 2014-07-23
From: noble view at AMC

To: Kay wood shelter
Miles today: 16.0
Weather: scattered clouds

After a great stay at AMC, got moving again around 10. More mud and bugs. Rain was in the forecast so I kept the push on. Received trail mah ic from Rob Bird again. Great to see him again. He provided us trail magic all the way down in Tennessee. Made to the shelter around 5. Stayed in the shelter because word had it was going to be a nasty storm. About an hour later the rain started and didnt stop tell morning. Slept well in the shelter. At a coffee shop now in Dalton MA.
Date: 2014-07-24
From: Kay wood shelter

To: mark noepel shelter
Miles today: 16.9
Weather: light rain

Survived a wicked thunderstorm last night in the shelter. Got moving around 645am from now on im on the trail no later than 7am. Great morning, Trail was a river but I didn't care. Stopped in to Dalton MA for coffee and some breakfast sandwiches. Some good uphill but I was in a great mood. Mountains makes the hike fun. Listened to rolling stones and just cruised up the first half of MT. Greylock. Overall awesome day of hiking.
Date: 2014-07-25
From: mark noepel shelter

To: seth warner shelter
Miles today: 16.5
Weather: clear sky

Hit the trail very early wanted to summit mt greylock to catch sun rise. Made it and it was beauitful view. Back above 3000 feet of elevation and I can't wait for more. Long down hill into North Adams, resupplied and pushed north. Crossed into Vermont around 4pm! Hell yeah. Made dinner, had a few beers and listened to blue album by weezer. Another solid day of hiking.
Date: 2014-07-26
From: seth warner shelter

To: bennington
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: broken clouds

Mouse ate into my food bag. I even hung my food in a tree. He ate a bagel and one snickers bar. Got moving early to make the push into bennington VT to check out Madison brewery. Quick 11 miles and hitched into town. Nice old lady picked me up and dropped me off at the hotel.
Date: 2014-07-28
From: bennington

To: kid Gore
Miles today: 14.4
Weather: clear sky

Took a zero day in bennington due to alot of rain at check out time. Saw new planet of apes movie. Badass monkeys. Next day it was raining but we ( Viking and I) manned up and hiked out of bennington. Alot of rain and pure mud. Climb over mt glasterburg. Saw my first sign of moose, slots of moose crap. Made it to shelter and tried to dry out.
Date: 2014-07-29
From: kid Gore

To: spruce peak shelter
Miles today: 22.9
Weather: overcast clouds

Rained all night. Trail was a river and ankle deep mud all day. Climbed over mt Stratton, awesome views on top of the mountain. Dealing with the rain and mud is no problem. Vermont hands down isc awesome. Views and amazing vegatation, dense green forest. Hard to describe have to be there to explain it.
Date: 2014-08-02
From: Rutland

To: VT 103
Miles today: 20.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Hike smarter not harder. Today was the first time on my trip that I slack packed. Meaning I had just snacks and water. After the long climb, made it on top of Killington and had amazing views. Crossed the 1700 mile marker today also. Made to the Long Trail Inn for a beer and was picked back up by an awesome lady named Kathy who is supporting warrior hike for a few days in the Killington area.
Date: 2014-08-04
From: Story Brook Shelter

To: Thistle Hill Shelter
Miles today: 21.5
Weather: light rain

Was feeling good and moving again on the trail by 7am. Lots of ups and downs today, it was a mini roller coaster day. Stopped by an cool cabin called the Lookout. Great views of the area. On and off rain showers all day, not a big deal. Stopped got some ice cream and a soda. The weather cleared up a bit. Long day of hiking but a great day. I will be in New Hampshire tomorrow!!
Date: 2014-08-05
From: Thistle Hill Shelter

To: Hanover!!
Miles today: 14.7
Weather: scattered clouds

Had my first encounter with a Fisher Cat last night. About to fall asleep and then this loud screaming sound followed by heavy wheezing sounds were outside my tent. Scared the shit out of me. Never heard anything like it. Ended up being a Fisher Cat, pretty nasty little weasel type animal. It came back several times during the night. It woke me up at 4am so I started to make breakfast and pack, was hiking by 6am.The Hart Family in West Hartford live on the trail and ring a bell and invite hikers in for a meal. It was a pleasant surprise. After bacon, eggs, and coffee Bigfoot and I continued the push for Hanover. Bigfoot and I stopped in Norwich for lunch and then crossed into New Hampshire. Stopped went swimming in the Connecticut River for a bit, then made it into Hanover. Great small town that is home to Dartmouth College. Fun to be a college town, after a few beers hiked to the soccer fields and set up camp behind the soccer fields. Went back into town for dinner and several more beers.
Date: 2014-08-09
From: South Jacobs Brook

To: Hikers Welcome Hostel
Miles today: 16.2

Got moving again by 7am. Last night a bunch of night runner went by the tent, they were doing a 54 mile race. Climbed up Mt.Cube more insane views. Continued on to Hikers Welcome Hostel for the night. Starting the Whites tomorrow morning, bright and early. About to watch the Predator to get fired up for some real climbing.
Date: 2014-08-10
From: Hikers Welcome Hostel

To: lost river road
Miles today: 9.3
Weather: broken clouds

Stayed at hikers welcome hostel last night. Neighbors by the hostel were playing music and drinkingall night. No sleep for this guy. Left the trail at 6am, was excited to hot mmoosilauke mountain. I was the first person up on the summit, it was awesome. Beautiful morning and I had the summit to myself for 20 minutes. Saw the upcoming mountain ranges that I have to hike over. I can wait for the challenge of the whites. Coming down moosilauke was extremely steep and rocky. Made it to the road and was picked up by VFW post 816. Had a great event with them.
Date: 2014-08-11
From: lost river road

To: Kinsman pond shelter
Miles today: 11.9

Hit the trail running this morning. Officially now in the Whites! Wolf mountain was a nice warm up for Kinsman mountain. Kinsman mountain was a tough climb on hands and feet. One fall would put you in a world of hurt. I loved the adrenaline rush of climbing. Beautiful view on top and saw the Franconia Ridge mountains. Made it to Kinsman pond shelter just as it started to rain. Great day of hiking.
Date: 2014-08-12
From: Kinsman pond shelter

To: Garfield shelter
Miles today: 15.1
Weather: scattered clouds

Got moving early, alot of climbing to be done today. Beautiful morning, lonesome lake was gorgeous. Saw the next ridge top be climbed. Tough long up hill, Made it above the tree line on Franconia Ridge, was stunning. Never hiked anything like it. The clouds cleared and had a good window of weather to enjoy the surrounding views. Have to be there to truly understand how great it is. Up over mt Lafayette and back down top the tree line. Made it to shelter, stayed in the shelter due to bad weather rolling in.
Date: 2014-08-13
From: Garfield shelter

To: Ethan Pond Shelter
Miles today: 14.5
Weather: clear sky

Wicked storm blew in last night, winds were shaking the shelter and the rain was coming down. Was on the fence to staying. Decided to push out and give it a shot. Had several bail out points if it was too bad. Very windy and wet day. Stopped in the huts (glorified shelters for rich weekend hikers) for soup and bread. Just a long wet day, everything soaking wet and when you stop hiking you are freezing. Just pushed through the rain and made it to the shelter. Sleeping bag stayed dry thank god. Changed clothes, ate, and curled into my sleeping bag and passed out. Embrace the suck.
Date: 2014-08-14
From: Ethan Pond Shelter

To: lake of the clouds hut
Miles today: 14.1

Woke up to better weather. Putting on the cold wet soaks and shoes just sucks. Pretty cold out and the only way to stay warm is to hike. Started the assault of Mount Washington today. Long day of gruelling up hill. But once and a while you get an beautiful view and motivates you keep on pushing. Above tthe tree line the clouds were thick and there was noise at all. Felt like I was on the moon. Finally made it to lake of the clouds hut. About a mile and half from the summit of Washington. I dida work stay. Meaning I do some chores around the place and I get leftover food and a place to sleep on the floor. Not bad deal and the food was pretty good.
Date: 2014-08-15
From: lake of the clouds hut

To: pi nkman notch
Miles today: 13.5
Weather: overcast clouds

The summit of Washington was in clouds. Made it to the top, Very cold and windy. On the down hill the clouds slowly disappeared and the awesome views returned. The trail was very rough, steep up and downs. Took a hard fall because I was looking at the views. Thought I broke my thumb for a while. Just jammed the hell out of it and bruised pretty good. Don't need a thumb to hike. After a long downhill made it to Pinkman notch. Saw my first moose on the way down the hill. Huge animal, Don't want to piss it off. Hiking 13 to 15 miles a day in Whites feels like you hiked 30 miles a day. Made it to Gorham that night got a room at a hotel. Went had an great burger and two beers at saalt pub. Then went to my room and passed out. Overall the Whites has been the greatest part of the trail. I want to come back and do alot of the side trails that I passed.
Date: 2014-08-17
From: pinkman notch

To: imp shelter
Miles today: 13.1
Weather: broken clouds

Woke up to more rain. Hit the trail around 730 am again. Had to tackle wildcat mountain. It was probably the hardest or most technical climb yet. Hand over hand climbing of steer rock face. Plus the pack weigh and size made it challenging. And of course the rain and wind didn't help. Finally made it up and over. Took me 5 hours to go 6 miles, very long and slow day. Went up carter dome, basically hiking in clouds. Did see some large cat tracks in the mud. Im thinking it was a bobcat. Finally made it to the shelter around 5pm. Took all day to do 13 miles, tough up and downs plus wet rocks makes it a long day. Best feeling is changing into dry clothes and getting into your sleeping bag.
Date: 2014-08-20
From: Dream Lake

To: Full Goose Shelter
Miles today: 11.7
Weather: broken clouds

Great night of sleep, woke up early to catch the early morning sunrise on the lake. Started hiking early again, just missed seeing a moose in a pond, heard all the water splashing around, but couldn't see him. Then heard the moose call across the pond several times. Crossed into Maine! One last state to go. Trail was very rough, steep up and downs with a lot of boulders. Knees are starting to really hurt. Great views again from Goose Mountain, took a long lunch on top. Saw a bunch of cat tracks in the mud, pretty cool to see. Made it to the shelter around 5pm. Another day of great hiking.
Date: 2014-08-21
From: Full Goose Shelter

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

Got moving around 7am again. Nice little climb in the morning, then a steep down hill into Mahoosuc Notch. The notch is called the hardest or funniest mile of the whole AT. It's a boulder field in the bottom of a steep valley. It was a blast. Bigfoot, Viking and I all attacked the notch together. Had to take the pack off several times to fit through the boulders. Several caves had to be crawled through, took us hour and a half to go a mile. Climb Old Speck Mountain then a steep down hill into Grafton Notch. Long day of hiking and we only did 12 miles. Another awesome day of hiking. Starting to hit me that the trail is almost over and have to return the real world. Have to find a job again, start paying bills again, and just dealing with silly nonsense of the world.
Date: 2014-08-22
From: Baldpate Lean To

To: Andover Reily's
Miles today: 8.0

Started around 7am again, love the early starts. Weather was pretty crummy, just fog and low level clouds. Hiked over Baldpate Mtn, it was in the clouds. It was neat because it was just me and it was very peaceful. Made it to East B Hill road where, the Reily Family picked up Warrior Hike and hosted us for the evening. It was awesome, great people and incredible food. We were able to do our laundry, eat two great meals and get a great nights sleep. Thank you again Reily Family for all the outstanding support!!!
Date: 2014-08-23
From: Andover Reily's

To: The Cabin Andover ME
Miles today: 9.9
Weather: broken clouds

After a wonderful stay with the Reily Family we hit the trail again around 9am. The terrain is getting better as we head north, a little muddy in some spots but a great day of hiking. Warrior Hike was picked up by Honey and Beat who run The Cabin hostel in Andover ME. They are very nice people and are providing Warrior Hike a great meal and a great place to stay for the night. We are getting spoiled with all the great trail support up in Maine.
Date: 2014-08-24
From: The Cabin Andover ME

To: Sabbath Lean To
Miles today: 17.0

After an amazing stay at the Cabin, we hit the trail around 9am. Long climb up Old Blue Mountain. (Your my boy blue!) Great views from the top. Came across some coke cola soda cans in a stream, awesome trail magic. Went swimming in a huge lake in the middle of nowhere. Felt awesome to cool off. Made it to camp around 6pm, set up ate, and just relaxed near the water for a while. Stayed up late to see the stars. The sky was clear and it was beautiful. Awesome day of hiking.
Date: 2014-08-26
From: FarmHouse Hostel

To: Orbeton Stream
Miles today: 13.5

Started the day off with great weather. Climbed up Saddleback mountain, which had a bunch of false summits but awesome views. It felt alittle like Franconia Ridge above the tree line for a while. A lots of up and downs today the knees were screaming. But overall an amazing day of hiking.
Date: 2014-08-27
From: Orbeton Stream

To: Crocker Cirque Stream
Miles today: 11.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Trail is getting alittle easier. Pretty calm day of hiking, steep downhill of off sugarloaf mountain. Went swimming in South Branch of Carrabassett River. Very cold water but felt awesome. Just relaxed the rest of the day, reading and napping. Not a bad day.
Date: 2014-08-28
From: Crocker Cirque Stream

To: horns pond lean to
Miles today: 12.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Hit the trail early around 6am. Awesome views of the sunrise. Long downhill into the town of Stratton. Got a good meal at the diner and resupplied. Pushed back out around 1pm. Begun the push up the Bigelow Mountain Range. Last 4,000 foot mountains until Katahdin. Passed the 2,000 mile mark today! Very cold day, set up tent and just laid in my sleeping bag for the rest of the day.
Date: 2014-08-29
From: horns pond lean to

To: West Carry Pond
Miles today: 17.9
Weather: few clouds

Finished the push up the Bigelow Mountains in the morning. Great weather and nice views. Hiked down near East Flagstaff lake and made the push to West Carry Pond. Terrain was getting flatter on the second half of the day. Heard the call of a Loon Duck, pretty loud call. Great sunset on the pond.
Date: 2014-08-30
From: West Carry Pond

To: Caratunk
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: broken clouds

Loons making all kinds of noise in the morning. Easy day of hiking, pretty flat and good weather. Made it to the Kennebec River and had to wait for the ferry to cross the river. The ferry is a canoe that takes a 1 or 2 hikers across at a time. The river reminded me of the Delaware River. Went to the Kennebec Brewery for beer and food. They had a camp ground on site so we just pitched tent and relaxed the rest of the day.
Date: 2014-09-01
From: Pleasant Pond Lean To

To: Horseshoe Canyon Lean To
Miles today: 22.5
Weather: few clouds

Slept for about 10 hours so I was up early. Hit the trail at 6am, nice climb up pleasant mountain. Rocks were very slick and dangerous. Took several good falls and broke another trekking pole. Long day, but then the rain kicked in big time. Got soaking wet, had to ford several rivers that were knee deep. Set up tent along the train near a river. Everything soaking wet and smelling bad, went to sleep around 9pm. Just another day of hiking.
Date: 2014-09-02
From: Horseshoe Canyon Lean To

To: Suzanne Buchanan
Miles today: 8.3
Weather: broken clouds

Woke up to smelly wet gear and made the push. Nothing like putting soaking wet boots on in the morning. Made the push to Monson ME, a very nice lady named Suzanne Buchanan and a previous thru hiker strider are hosting warrior hike for the tonight and tomorrow. Bigfoot and I are taking our last zero day of the hike. Can't believe its almost over. Almost time to rejoin the real world.
Date: 2014-09-04
From: Suzanne Buchanan

To: Long Pond Stream
Miles today: 14.4

After an awesome stay at Gentle Adventures, we hit the trail at 10am. We entered the 100 mile wilderness. Not a whole alot of "wilderness" saw about 20 hikers in just 14 miles of trail. Nice weather and flat terrain, enjoying the last few days of the hike.
Date: 2014-09-05
From: Long Pond Stream

To: West Branch Pleasant River
Miles today: 15.9
Weather: scattered clouds

Started off with breakfast near the long pond stream. Hit the trail around 7am, pretty good climbs all day. Terrain was getting rough again, rocks and roots. Saw 19 people today, for being the 100 Mile "wilderness" its very crowded. I'm thinking my next hike will be out west. Whether its next summer or 30 years from now. I'm heading west.
Date: 2014-09-06
From: West Branch Pleasant River

To: East Branch Lean To
Miles today: 16.4
Weather: few clouds

Good nights sleep on the river. Got moving around 7am again. Didn't see a person till 1pm, now I'm starting to enjoy the 100 mile wilderness. Last real climb before Katahdin. Up and over White Cap Mountain, no views of Katahdin to much hazy and rain. Staying in a East Branch shelter tonight, it's supposed to be nasty night. Overall an awesome day of hiking. The days are dwindling down.