morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2014-06-24
From: Mt. Algo Shelter (tenting)

To: Sharon Mountain Camp Site (tenting)
Miles today: 19.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Day 115, June 24, 2014Today ended up being another one of those days that was a lot tougher than expected. It was full of Trail Ups Return DownS. We had a real dozy coming down St. Johns Ledges. We did have fairly long walk by the Housatonic River. At least I think that's what river it was. I did come across some more generous CT trail magic. So I enjoyed a nice break by the river with a Coke thanks to Cutie and Memph, 2013 thru hikers. I also got to see Taz again. I am out of NY now, so I went a whole day without seeing a deli. Such is life. I enjoyed some noodles for dinner instead. I did also see some more stone walls. A friend, Crystal, that lived in CT said they use to be used as land boundaries. Maybe that is what they used them for in PA. Cheese It reminded me that on Cold Mountain that gentleman had said they were used for hog pens. Tonight I am at a tent site with The GOAT (The Greats of Them All) and Marty. That's about it for today. The last one to Katahdin wins!!!!Cowgirl and The Little ManHiked today: 19.7 Completed: 1482.6 Remaining: 702.7 Start Point: Mt. Algo Shelter End point: Sharon Mountain Camp Site (tenting)States Completed: 9 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4),States Remaining: 5 CT (51.6), MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4)
Date: 2014-06-25
From: Sharon Mountain Camp Site (tenting)

To: Bearded Woods (Hostel)
Miles today: 12.7
Weather: heavy intensity rain

Day 116, June 25, 2014 So today started out like so many others during the last few hundred miles. Trails Ups Return DownS. I was at the point of actually feeling sorry for myself. LOL. Do you remember how I talked about AHF? I can't speak for everyone, just me. I was having a case of the doldrums. I suspect anyone reading this journal might have the doldrums reading it. We go up. We go down. Trail was pretty. I met up with Geared Up and Re-Route and they had the same vib. I remarked that I felt a little like Bill Murray in Ground Hog Day and I was at the point in the movie where he laid around in his PJs drinking whiskey and watching Jeopardy. So, as I was walking and reflecting on my doldrum issue I had to laugh. Really I thought? No power points, no EXSUMs, no boss, beautiful woods, awesome weather. What a selfish little wench I am!!!! Shortly there after I came upon a spectacular waterfall. Doldrums are stupid I thought and I am lucky. I was in the moment again. So Coop has me worried. He is not himself. He is usually the biggest min pig but for the last two days he has hardly eaten and his back legs are weak. This morning I tried feeding him pup-a-ronis slathered in potted meat. He spat it out. So, I decided we would walk to Salisbury and I would take him to the dog pound. Kidding!! I decided to walk to Salisbury and see if he would eat a hamburger, if not I would take him to the vet. As I was walking to Salisbury Princess and Rocketman came upon me. They said they were headed to Salisbury and staying at Bearded Woods and invited me to join them. I said I might but doubted I would be fast enough to catch the shuttle. I rolled into Salisbury and Re-Route was standing there and pointed me towards where everyone else was sitting. Hudson, the Bearded Woods proprietor, came to pick up Princess and Rocketman. I was concerned enough about Coop that I joined them and will take him to the vet tomorrow. If I was a betting woman I would put money on Lyme Disease. I am glad I decided to come to the Bearded Woods. It ended up being a fabulous evening. Hudson and his wife Big Lou are the bombdiggity!! They treated us to BBQ chicken, potato salad and baked beans. I thought I made the best potato salad, but was wrong. Big Lou does. Then Big Lou came out with a big chocolate cake covered in raspberries for Raman Shamans 28th birthday!!! Tonight the Bearded Woods hosted 9 thru hikers, me, Raman Shaman, Cheese It, Geared Up, Re-Route, Princess, Rocketman, Honey Badger, and A-Train. We had such a great evening. I highly highly recommend a stop at Bearded Woods. That's about it for today. The last one to Katahdin wins!!!! Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 12.7 Completed: 1495.3 Remaining: 690.0 Start Point: Sharon Mountain Camp Site End point: Bearded Woods (Hostel) States Completed: 9 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), States Remaining: 5 CT (51.6), MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4) ¢ with Kelley Ann and Keara Reburn. (10 photos)
Date: 2014-06-26
From: Bearded Woods (Hostel)

To: Bearded Woods (Hostel)
Miles today: 0.0

Day 117, June 26, 2014 Big Lou was able to get Coop into the vet first thing this morning. He had a fever and swollen lymphnoids. She was pretty sure he had lyme but just incase they took a blood draw. They immediately started him on Doxycycline. Amazingly he is already on the mend. Gobbled up a couple sticks of pup-a-roni and ate his dinner. We caught it very early and he should have a full recovery. Of course I will keep you updated. Yes, he will continue to walk the trail. If you could see how excited he gets when I throw my pack on you would understand. I am going to give him a few rests the next few days. So, I zeroed again today to give TLM time to re"cooper"ate. I just hungout at the Beard Woods. I really can not tell you in words what an awesome place this is. Even if you are not a hiker and just want to come some place to relax, I would recommend this place. Its super clean, cozy, and Big Lou can cook!!!!!!! I am going to spend the next few days executive hiking with Princess and the Rocketman. That's about it for today. The last one to Katahdin wins!!!! Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 0 Completed: 1495.7 Remaining: 689.6 Start Point: Sharon Mountain Camp Site End point: Bearded Woods (Hostel) States Completed: 9 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), States Remaining: 5 CT (51.6), MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4) (6 photos)
Date: 2014-06-27
From: Bearded Woods (Hostel)

To: Guilder Pond - Bearded Woods (Hostel)
Miles today: 13.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Day 118, June 27, 2014 Well, I have a couple of milestones to report - we crossed the 1500 miles walked mark today and also completed the Connecticut portion of the AT and entered our 11th State, Massachusetts!! We also have less then 700 miles of the AT left. Today I hiked with Princess and the Rocketman. TLM stayed back at Bearded Woods for another zero. He continues to improve, eating a lot and wanting to explore again. Hudson took us to Guilder Pond and we SOBO'd back to Salisbury. Oh man was it a beautiful day. Hudson was so excited talking about todays section, telling us about it and pointing out Laurels in bloom and land marks. His excitement was contagious and I felt it all day. We hiked a couple of peaks, Mt Everett and Bear Mountain. Both offered us awesome views. I guess it was our first 2000+ peaks since around Harper's Ferry. We also walked by some beautiful streams. Sage Ravin had swimming holes and waterfalls. The range we walked thru is part of the Taconic Mountain Range. Rocketman was not feeling well today. I recommended he go see Coopers vet but he opted for a human doctor. It seems he too might have a tick born issue. I can't believe he walked so far in such a bad way. He and Princess are bad a$$es!! As I walked with them today we also crossed paths with Raman Shaman and Cheese Its. I really am glad that I have been able to walk with those four on and off for over a thousand miles. Now if I only get to see other familiar faces hi Spice Kit, Coconut, Deep Blue, Flex, Pint Size, Chef, Pooh Bear, Squirrel and Tree Frog!!! Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 13.4 Completed: 1508.7 Remaining: 676.6 Start Point: US Route 7 End point: Guilder Pond - Bearded Woods (Hostel) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), States Remaining: 4 MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4), (6 photos)
Date: 2014-06-28
From: Guilder Pond - Bearded Woods (Hostel)

To: Lake Buel Road (tenting)
Miles today: 15.9
Weather: overcast clouds

Day 119, June 28, 2014 So today my good friends April and Launa came down from upstate New York to spend an Appalachian Trail adventure day with me. They met me at Bearded Woods. We said our goodbyes to this most awesome place and more awesome proprietors, Hudson and Big Lou. From there we drove back to Guilder Pond and met up Raman Shaman and Cheese Its. Coop had another zero day. The day started out with a good many rock scrambles down Jug end. And a couple of good vista views. After about five miles Raman Shaman asked if we were interested in a little lunch. So he called a deli/marked in Egremount to see if they would come fetch us. Sure enough they did. So we had a wonderful lunch and a nice break. From there we headed across about a 6 mile stretch of trail thru swamps and fields. It was a hot and humid day. Launa drank about 7 gallons of water. We got to a crossing for the Hoositanic river and noticed water was very low and the river was very very dirty. It looked like we might have to suck up a dry run of about three miles. But oh no! That was not happening. April actually throws down a little Yogi'ing and we score water at Bennos. Then we started an uphill. It had some very steep grades with some scrambles. April and Luana also got to experience some TURDS. I must say thier commentary as we walked cracked me up. We stopped at a view area and I pointrd out Mount Everett and the approximate area where we had started the day. Neither could believe they had walked that far!!! It was super refreshing to walk with April and Luana. To hear and watch others hike with a fresh perspective only reinforced the AT experience. And they kicked butt on this not easy and quite long day. Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 15.9 Completed: 1524.6 Remaining: 660.7 Start Point: Guilder Pond End point: Lake Buel Road (tenting) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), States Remaining: 4 MA (90.2), VT (149.9), NH (160.9), ME (281.4), (15 photos)
Date: 2014-06-29
From: Lake Buel Road (tenting)

To: Shaker Campsite (tenting)
Miles today: 10.1

Day 120, June 29, 2014 April and Luana did a little trail angeling this morning. They took Re-Route to the bus station. She is taking a few days off to attend her parents 40th wedding anniversary. Have fun Re-Route and we will see you soon. Then they took Raman Shaman and Cheese Its to get a package with food and other goodies. Then we went and had lunch. It was a Mexican place with the best guacamole. Then it was back to the trail for us. Well, minus TLM. He went home with her for more rest and plenty of loving I am sure The trail today took us up a few climbs, but it was mostly fairly good trails. I did find myself thinking about Luana and how she could stop at the bottom of a long climb, access it and make some remark, usual "who does this"?! I also went by a couple of ponds. From what I hear I will see more and more ponds as I walk North. It was a fairly short day today. But worth it to get to visit a little more. And I am still on schedule for the next stop on the fourth up north. Tonight I am camp with three people I don't know. Everyone is in their tents ducking mosquitos. Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 10.1 Completed: 1534.7 Remaining: 650.6 Start Point: Lake Buel Road End point: Shaker Campsite (tenting) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), (5 photos)
Date: 2014-06-30
From: Shaker Campsite (tenting)

To: October Mountain Shelter (tenting)
Miles today: 18.7

Day 121, June 30, 2014It was a very quiet day on the trail today. Especially after the excitement of the last few days hiking with the Raman Shaman, Cheese Its, Princess, Rocketman, April and Luana. I only saw two other hikers today on the trail, Short Cut and Calamity. I yaked a little with Calamity earlier today and am now at the same tent site. Do you know what I see on the trail a lot? Frogs!! I am always worried I am going to step on one of the little buggers!! Today I passed a couple more ponds. One of then was surrounded by laurels in bloom. I understand that I have many ponds in my future. I also found some raspberries. I stopped and snacked on a few. So yummy. April said TLM is doing well. Eating, sleeping and snuggling. Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little ManHiked today: 18.7 Completed: 1553.4 Remaining: 631.9 Start Point: Shaker Campsite End point: October Mountain Shelter (tenting) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6),(6 Photos)
Date: 2014-07-01
From: October Mountain Shelter (tenting)

To: Dalton, MA (Motel)
Miles today: 11.8

Day 122, July 1, 2014 Some days Off trail life is more exciting then the walk. I hate that I have to report this, but it's the truth. Today the most exciting thing I saw on the trail was boots on a tree. Not that isn't beautiful and not that this isn't exactly where I want to be, just not a lot to report. The trail makes minor celebrities out of people. Today I passed by another one of those. The Cookie Lady. Alas no one was stirring. So I just signed in and headed out. I don't mean to be rude, but the water from there is sort of funky. Be advised. This morning I woke up I said hey to Calamity who was heading out. I mentioned how bad my eyes hurt from the gnats flying into them. She gave me some eye wash. I will still take gnat corpses in my eyes over cold weather!!! I had good reception and did a little social media from my tent whilst puffing. I went to get my walk on and could not find the trail!!!!!! I literally wandered around and back tracked for fifteen minutes. I almost called Calamity, but finally found a white blaze. Calamity had invited me to share a room with her the night before but I was hesitant. Dalton was only 11.7 miles. (Only!?! That still cracks me up). I secretly still stress about miles, my stress is not about big miles but making it before the cold and also for loved ones that want to join me for the final 5 miles. I took a deep breath knowing that if I only did ten miles per day that is still September 3rd. I also had a reoudevou in Hoosic Falls. Anyways I waddled into Dalton amd saw Calamity at an ice cream place. I went in and got a beloved ice mocha, injected with coffee ice cream, decadent!!! I decided to bunk with Calamity. Guess who showed up? The Raman Shaman and Cheese Its!!!!! And the Priest!!!!!! We watched the FIFA game and ate. At the motel we concocted our plans for the next three days. We all understand bad weather is calling. So we are going to try and out smart it. What could go wrong? I will let you know how that all works out The Priest stayed up with us and dialogued. Much to my appreciation. I talked to April tonight. She said Coop is eating her out of house and home. I soooooo hope that is true. She also said her and Luana have trail fever. Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 11.8 Completed: 1565.2 Remaining: 623.1 Start Point: October Mountain Shelter End point: Dalton, MA (Motel) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), (8 photos)
Date: 2014-07-02
From: Dalton, MA (Motel)

To: Outlook Ave (Motel)
Miles today: 10.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Day 123, July 2, 2014 Well, sorry if I sounded a little negative yesterday. Certainly wasn't my intention, just trying to explain my mood. I guess the AT is sort of like any thing, initial excitement, buckledown, build up to the end. The mid Atlantic states go thru an area that is flatter, less vistas and a thinning out of hikers. Anyway, I am happy to report that today was a great day and being on the trail was great, albeit a little shorter than I would have liked. The Raman Shaman, Cheese It, Calamity, The Priest and I decided to slack pack SOBO and ensure we didn't get caught in the forcasted severe weather on top of Greylock Mountain. Our gamble proved correct. Everyone made it in before the storm hit. We did pass a large number of hikers moving on. Calamity mentioned how she hoped everyone stayed safe. I echo that concern. I ran into Pint Size today. Her outfit reminded me of her personality. Bright and fun!! Stay safe today Pint Size! And see you and the boss next week in Vermont!!! We went thru a field that made me feel like I was in the Sound Of Music, crossed a few streams, went thru some beautiful pines and firs and had one vista on a marble rock out cropping overlooking the Housatonic Valley. Oddly there was also a lot of sand on the trail today. And I did run across a little trail magic I didn't partake, but it always makes me smile. The last mile of the hike was a road walk on a cute little street with really friendly people. Even the mail lady chatted me up. Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 10.4 Completed: 1575.6 Remaining: 609.7 Start Point: Dalton, MA End point: Outlook Ave (Motel) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), (11 photos)
Date: 2014-07-03
From: Outlook Ave (Motel)

To: Pattison Road (house)
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: few clouds

Day 124, July 3, 2014 Today I hit a personal milestone. I am at the Bovie, Michele and Dee's place, in Hoosick Falls, NY. Like many people Michele and Dee have had to listen to me ramble on about this walk. Over the years I always hoped and dreamed I would make it hear, ala the Allen's in Leesburg. Well, I am here b*tches Tom picked us up and had us back on the trail around 8. I personally loved the hike today. It was our first hike over 3000 ft since Virginia. I loved it. The walk reminded me of Roan with the firs and pines. Thankfully there was no ice!! I made it to the top and there was treated to a huge Soldier memorial (once again thanks CCC) and a brilliant vista. Yesterday I met a nice young thru hiker named Fiver. She was at the summit today. Hiking alone. I invited here to M And Ds. How could I not?! So, we hiked off Mount Greylock. I expected Michele at MA 2, but when we got to Pattinson Road there she was with a cold BL and a big grin!!!! She was so cute and funny as hikers came by. Trail angeling them. As we drove to the Bovie the car was filled with so much laughter. I looked at Michele and we both grinned. The Bovie is a little magical. Anyone who has been her will agree - Manju, Brod, April, Stacy, Amy. It is like a small resort. But filled with love and kindness. Hard to explain. Tomorrow we Zero for the forth. John Adams predicated the 4th of July would be much how it is today, only he thought it would be the 2nd and predicted it on the third. Here is his quote to his wife Abigail on 3 July: The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more. You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not. Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 12.00 Completed: 1587.6 Remaining: 597.7 Start Point: Outlook Ave End point: Pattison Road (house) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), (20 photos)
Date: 2014-07-04
From: Pattison Road (house)

To: Pattison Road (house)
Miles today: 0.0

Day 125, July 4, 2014 Happy fourth!! I had a wonderfully relaxing day at the Bovie. Michele and Dee put us to work. I helped make some potato salad and the rest Of the crew helped with burgers and other chores. Other than that we all just lounged around; napping, watching tv, soaking in the hot tub and snacking. Michele and Dee set us up in their RV. We didn't see much of the trail people. But they did seem to show up every time the food came out, scurrying like little cockroaches. I had to chuckle. I forget how tired we are (and hungry). John Adams would have been proud of Michele and Dee's Independence Day Celebration. They had arguably the best fireworks display I have ever seen by an individual. It was so good to see everyone in Hoosicks. And as always my zeros go by much to quickly!! Wicked awesome day, Cowgirl and The Little Man Hiked today: 0.00 Completed: 1587.6 Remaining: 597.7 Start Point: Outlook Ave End point: Pattison Road (house) States Completed: 10 GA (76.4), NC (95.5), TN (287.9), VA (550.3), WV (4), MD (40.9), PA (229.6), NJ (72.2), NY (88.4), CT (51.6), ¢ with Stacey Mayranen and 4 others. (12 photos)