morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-07-21
From: Mt Wilcox South Shelter 

To: Upper Goose Pond Cabin 
Miles today: 15.8
Weather: light rain

We left Wilcox South Shelter around 8:15. There were hills to climb right out of the gate. Didn't last long but it got us sweating very quick. Not to hot today and the humidity was down a notch. The trail only had one big climb of 1,300 ft that got are attention. We had a couple of nice views today and the walk was very nice. We we're warned of a yellow jacket nest under the Boardwalk going through a swampy area. Hootie went first and got through. The next 4 people were not so lucky each one got stung at least once. I waited until they calmed down and back in the nest and slowly walked over board where they were going in then ran. No stings today. We made our way after 15.8 miles to the Cabin. Very nice place next to a pond. We each got a bunk on the 2nd floor. ~Robi1Today 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-22
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin 

To: Dalton 
Miles today: 20.6
Weather: scattered clouds

We left the Upper Goose Pond Shelter around 8am after the caretaker feed us pancakes. We hiked the 0.5 miles back out to the AT and continued onward. A couple of miles later we crossed over the MA Pike. The trail was fairly easy on us today and it was a very nice day. Low humidity temperature in the mid 70s. Very nice walk in the woods. We made our way to Warner hill where you could see MT Greylock in the distance along with a bunch of wind turbines. We spent some time picking blueberries off several high bushes. They were loaded with berries. We hiked on till we came to Kay Wood Shelter and took a short break before reaching Dalton Ma at Rt 8 & 9 We had trail Magic from A- Dorable a fellow hiker earlier in the day and offered us a stay a her parents Cabin in Becket MA. We took the offer and she picked us up around 6:30 and we were off. It was a great place and great hospitality. We hiked 20.8 miles today. ~Robi1Good 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-23
From: Dalton 

To: Cheshire MA 
Miles today: 9.3
Weather: moderate rain

We left A-Dorables parents cabin around 7am. She took us back to where we left off. We hiked 9 miles into Cheshire MA. Where Hootis wife picked us up. She will join us tomorrow to hike MT Greylock. ~Robi1Got 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-24
From: Cheshire MA 

To: North Adams MA
Miles today: 14.2
Weather: clear sky

We left the very nice place we are staying at (thanks to Hootis wife) and got to where we left off yesterday after parking the car at the ending point and taking a bus to the starting point. We didn't get going till around 11:00am because of the bus schedule. The trail leading up to MT Greylock ( the highest MT in MA ) was a gradual climb and the trail was fairly easy on us. The day starting out was sunny with temps in the low 70s not much humidity. We got down to business seeing we had 14.7 miles to cover in a short period. We got to the top around 3pm had a snack and started down the other side. By this time the weather was not looking so good. Very dark clouds were moving in and rumbles of thunder could be heard off in the distance. We had 6 Miles to get back to the car. It sprinkled a bit and rumbled but never got worse. We made it back to the car about 6:30pm and headed back to where we are staying for one more night. ~Robi1We 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-25
From: North Adams MA

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

We packed up and left where we were staying and got dropped off at 10am back to where we left off yesterday. We started climbing right away and in 4 miles we went from 660ft to 2,112ft Most was a gradual climb with a couple of steep rock climbs. About 5 miles in we passed into VT on the long trail that is part of the AT. We stopped at the Seth Warner Shelter where we had lunch and filled up with water. It was a nice day but warmer with more humidity. We made our way 14.1 miles later to the Congdon Shelter at 6pm. ~Robi1We 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-26
From: Congdon Shelter 

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

We left Congdon Shelter about 8:30. We had a little rain shower around 5am that lasted for an hour. The weather was cloudy most of the day, temperature was about 75 degrees. The trail was rough today almost looks tired. The bushes need to be cut back in places and bog bridges are in need of repair. We went up more than down today and one point went from 1,367ft back up to 3,313 ft over 6 miles. We made our way to Goddard Shelter about 4:30 after 14.4 miles. ~Robi1We 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-27
From: Goddard Shelter 

To: Stratton Pond Shelter 
Miles today: 19.3

We left Goddard Shelter about 8:30 and made some good miles. Soon after getting going we got to the top of Glastenbury Mountain where there is a lookout tower. We went up and the fog was starting to lift out of the valley. We made our way easily to Story Spring Shelter were we had lunch and got water from the Spring. We went downhill till we hit 2,217ft then started to climb Stratton Mountain which brought us up to 4,000ft the climb was not to steep but took 4 long hot miles to get to the top. There was another lookout tower and a caretakers cabin at the top. We took pictures and started the 3 mile decent down to Stratton Pond Shelter where there is a caretaker and $5 fee to spend the night. When we got there we went right down to the pond for a swim. Total miles today was 19.3 ~Robi1Good 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-28
From: Stratton Pond Shelter 

To: Manchester VT
Miles today: 10.7
Weather: light rain

We left the Stratton Pond Shelter about 8:30am. We had fairly easy hike to the road crossing at VT 11 & 30 when we got to the parking lot there was a older couple giving out snacks and ice cold drinks for hikers. Greatly appreciated. From there we got picked up and we are in Peru VT at the Lodge at Bromley Mt. We got our mail drop, took showers and did laundry. We hiked 10.7 miles today. ~Robi1Easy 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-29
From: Manchester VT

To: Little Rock Pond Shelter 
Miles today: 19.8
Weather: scattered clouds

We got a ride back to the trail head from the Lodge At Bromley at 8:45. We first climbed Bromley Mt. Then went over Styles Peak and Peru Peak. They were pretty good climbs and it was at bit warm. I'm guessing around 90 today for a high. We then we're on the ridge line for a while before going downhill. The rest of the day was fairly easy and flat most of the way to Little Rock Pond Shelter. We hiked 19.8 miles today. ~Robi1Good 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-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-30
From: Little Rock Pond Shelter 

To: Clarendon Shelter 
Miles today: 13.6
Weather: light rain

We left Little Pond Shelter around 8am. We had a gradual climb soon after we got going it was very warm and humid today. Then we went down for quite a few miles before going back up around 1,200 ft Bear Mountain. Coming down Bear mountain we could hear rumbles of thunder and it was getting dark. We made it to Minerva Hinchey Shelter just as the storm hit. Lucky for us we usually get stuck in them. We were held up there for 3 hrs. Then we left and went 3 more Miles before the end of the day. We were 5 miles short of our goal for today. We hiked 13.6 miles. ~Robi1Another 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-07-31
From: Clarendon Shelter 

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

We left the Clarendon Shelter @ 8am. Had a little climb out of the Shelter just to warm us up. We went flat for a bit then down before starting the 5 mile climb up Killington Mt. Started out gradual and got steeper a couple miles from the top. It was a good clime at 3,928ft. There was a nice cold spring halfway where we filled up with water. The AT goes by the summit but there is a side trail 0.2 miles that goes to the top. We left our packs at the Shelter and started up the side trail. Very Rocky steep trail. Hands and feet all the way. We got to the Lodge at the top and had a cheeseburger & Fries then headed back down to pick up our packs and continue down the mountain.We continued on and arrived at Gifford State Park about 7 pm. There are coin operated showers. Just what we needed. We hiked 19.5 miles today. ~Robi1Great 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!-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-01
From: Gifford Woods State Park 

To: Stealth Campsite 
Miles today: 12.8

It started raining around 5:15 this morning but only lasted about 45 minutes. Then cleared off. We packed up and hiked a short distance to Mountain Meadows Lodge where we picked up a mail drop and sorted it out. Then we went to Base Camp Outfitters were Hooti had to get a new clip for his pack. We didn't get back on the trail till after 11am. When we did we got to climb 1,300ft Mt Quimby. After that it was pretty much up & down most of the day. We stopped about 5 miles short of our goal today due to thunderstorms. We set up when it started to rumble and sprinkle. It passed with not much more than that and cleared off. We hiked 12.5 miles today. We stopped at 6 pm. ~Robi1It 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!!-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-02
From: Stealth Campsite 

To: Campsite 
Miles today: 17.9

We got going this morning around 8am. The weather was nice today. Our first stop about a mile in was a look out platform on top of a Cabin. We could see where we came from and where we're going. We went down for a couple of miles then started up then down. This repeated all day about 7 times. They were tough climbs but the trail was good with few rocks. At one of the road crossings we came across a small country store. They had homemade pies and I had a small one with a half gallon of chocolate milk. We got water several times today at very clear streams. We Hiked 17.9 miles today and should be reaching Hanover NH about 1 pm tomorrow. Robi1Today 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-03
From: Campsite 

To: Stealth Campsite 
Miles today: 7.7
Weather: broken clouds

Best day on the trail. Our wives met us in Hanover, Kaden & Cohen my too grandsons and Maggie our new puppy. Kaden & Cohen helped sort my food out for the next 4 days and had lunch in the park. We then had to say our goodbyes and get back to the trail. Hootis wife Billy Goat leading the way. We stopped once and set up tents because a thunderstorm was approaching but it never hit. Just a sprinkle. We packed up and moved on to hike about 7.8 miles where we are tenting jut off the trail. ~Robi1Claire 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-04
From: Stealth Campsite 

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

We got back on the trail this morning around 8:30. Nice sunny day high 70s. Started out easy for about a mile before we started climbing the south peak of Moose Mtn then couple of miles later the north peak. We then came to Holts ledge where there were nice views. Next stop was at Trapper John Shelter to fill up with water. We then came to a short side trail to the home of Bill Ackerly where you can get a ice cream bar and water. We then went up to Lamperts Ridge then headed up Smart Mtn where we are tenting by the Fire Wardens cabin. ~Robi1Today 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-05
From: Smarts Mountain 

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

We left Smart Mtn. Around 8:30am. The weather was partly sunny 70s. We went down Smarts Mtn then back up Eastman Ledges wher there was a nice views. We continued to clime till we got to the summit of 2,911ft Mt Cube. We went down Mt Cube 5 Miles only to go back up 1,883 to Ore Hill Campsites where we are camping for the night. 12.8 miles today. ~Robi1Today 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-06
From: Ore Hill Campsite

To: Glencliff Trailhead
Miles today: 8.5
Weather: overcast clouds

We left our campsite around 8:30. And hiked 8.5 miles to the Glencliff trail head where Hootis friend/neighbor picked us up and brought us to his place in the mountains. He feed us steaks with all the fixens, it was awesome. Great hospitality! We will spend the night and he will bring us back to where we left off to slack pack Mt Mousalauke tomorrow. ~Robi18.5 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-07
From: Glencliff Trailhead

To: North Woodstock NH
Miles today: 8.1
Weather: light rain

We got dropped off about 8am and started up Mt Mousalauke. Quite the climb up. We made it to the top and had very nice views. A bit windy and around 50 degrees. We took some pictures and headed down the north side which was very steep and Rocky. There were some nice waterfalls on the way down also. We started around 8:30 and done by 1:30. It was much easier with not much weight in our packs we hiked 8.1 Miles. Hootis friend picked us up and we will spend one more night in luxury. ~Robi1Today 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-08
From: North Woodstock NH

To: North Woodstock NH
Miles today: 8.1

We got dropped off about 8am and started up Mt Mousalauke. Quite the climb up. We made it to the top and had very nice views. A bit windy and around 50 degrees. We took some pictures and headed down the north side which was very steep and Rocky. There were some nice waterfalls on the way down also. We started around 8:30 and done by 1:30. It was much easier with not much weight in our packs we hiked 8.1 Miles. Hootis friend picked us up and we will spend one more night in luxury. ~Robi1Today 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.-Hooti
Date: 2015-08-09
From: North Woodstock NH

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

We reluctantly got dropped off where we left off yesterday about 9am by Hootis friend. We did not want to leave his place but we need to finish. The weather started out nice but soon got cloudy with a couple of sprinkles. About a hour later it turned nice again. The trail was rough and slow going today. We were on the Kinsman Ridge Trail after climbing out of the Notch. Lots of small ups & downs with steep ledges, Roots & rocks to navigate through. we then started up 3,478ft Mt Wolf. We then came down a little over 1,000ft to Eliza Brook Shelter where we are tenting for the night. We hiked a slow 7.5 miles today. ~Robi1