morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2005-05-16
From:  Tumbling Run Shelter

To:  Birch Run Shelter
Miles today: 19.6
Weather: overcast clouds

Day-79-   I am moving on north. I caught up with Shorts yesterday and today,I caughtup with Snowdog and the Bs. People are slowing down or, I'm going faster. I'm trying to take advantage of the good trails because I know whats up ahead! Pa. rocks for sure. These miles have been easier.                           Paladin GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-17
From:  Birch Run Shelter

To:  Boiling Springs Pa.
Miles today: 29.3

Day-80-   I walked about 30 miles today! Counting my walk back to the campsite it was.   JR, Shorts and I,with Snowdog as the judge, had our own half-way challenge. The store at Pine Grove Furnace Park was closed so we stopped atGreen Mountain grocery and each of us bought a half gallon of ice cream and tried to eat it all in one sitting.I didn't finish mine ,I lost!   I hiked into Boiling Springs, got water and hiked the 0.4 mile back to the campsite. The others stayed at the last shelter I guess.   Trains came by here until 1:00 am. within fifty yards of my campsite.That will wake you up!!                                 Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-18
From:  Boiling Springs Pa.

To:  Duncannon Pa.
Miles today: 25.6
Weather: clear sky

Day-81-   I crossed the Cumberland Valley after a late start out of town(10:00). Flatsmooth trail, I loved it! Then some little baby climbs up to the ridge. A littlerocky,but an easy day overall.   JR is the only hiker out here with me today. The others must have stayed in town for awhile. I may take a zero day tomorrow to rest and catch up on a few things.This will let my buddies,who are a few days back,gain on me a little. Hippie,Senor NOBS, Four Cheese,and Pinetree.   Come on up here guys and join me at the front of the Pack!!                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-19
From:  Duncannon Pa.

To:  Duncannon Pa.
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

Day-82-   Okay, my third zero day since I started. I'm trying to take one a monthto do errands, laundry, banking, and rest. I really like this place. The Doyle is old but inexpensive and I slept great last night!                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-20
From:  Duncannon Pa.

To: Peter's Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 11.4
Weather: moderate rain

Day-83-   I started out of town at 11:30 after lunch at Goodies, a great little cafe across the street from the Doyle. They serve a great breakfast with large portions, at a good price and the people are very friendly!!   I planned for the eleven miles because of the long miles it was to the shelter. Peter's Mountain is a nice, almost new shelter with a loft. The bad thing is the hike down to get water which is pretty steep.   In the shelter is: Helmut and Catapult also three small boys with their dad and grandad. Its like camping at McDonald's. Kids everywhere!!                                     Paladin   GA-ME=05
Date: 2005-05-21
From: Peter's Mountain Shelter

To:  Swatara Creek Campsite
Miles today: 23.6

Day-84-   The trails in Pa. have been better (so far) than I expected. Some good hiking with a few rocks but not the bad ones that everyone talks about.(YET)Not many views with the leaves on the trees,just walking.   I caught up with Scarecrow at Rausch Gap and we hiked late to the campsite next to the creek. It was almost dark by the time we set up camp so,not a lot of talk. Just motions after twenty four miles of Pa. rocks!                                 Paladin   GA-ME=05
Date: 2005-05-22
From:  Swatara Creek Campsite

To: 501 Shelter
Miles today: 11.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Day-85-   I got up to the sound of rain on my tarp,cool rain at that. I ate a cold breakfast,packed up everything then took down the tarp. Wet,it weighs about an extra pound.   I hiked about seven miles without water thinking I was closer to a water source! I was a little cranky by the time I got to the William Penn Shelter and got a drink.    I hiked into the 501 shelter about 1:30 and liked it so much I decided to stay.About 3:00 Scarecrow came in and decided to stay here also. Just before dark, Tripod came in looking for me and told me that Hippie is about three days back. We planned to go to the Yuengling Brewery together on Tuesday. It should be great fun and we will still have time to do a little hiking after the tour. Hippie is gaining miles but three days is hard to make up without Yellow Blazing!!                                  Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-23
From: 501 Shelter

To: Port Clinton Pa.
Miles today: 23.7
Weather: overcast clouds

Day-86-   A rough day, rough trail rocks, no views,and cloudy.I hate rocks, I hate walking, and I really hate walking on rocks! Seventy six more miles of Pa. rocks. Milestone: I went over 1200 miles total today, 971.4 to go!!   Scarecrow and I are staying at the Pavilion in Port Clinton. Its free has water,a dry place to sleep and a bathroom across the street.I think that I will try to get a shower tomorrow,Cuz if I dont,it will be Palmerton which is at least 2.5 days away. Six days without a bath, thats Thruhiking!                                                   Paladin GA-ME-05   P.S.Yuengling Brewery Town tomorrow AM with Hippie Longstockings and company.
Date: 2005-05-24
From: Port Clinton Pa.

To: Windsor Furnace Shelter 
Miles today: 6.1
Weather: light rain

Day-87-   What a fun day! Snowdog came into town last night and this morning he,scarecrow and I went to beeakfast at the 3c's Restaurant. Very good food at a fair price.   After breakfast a trail angel whose name was Kevin(Dice man) picked us up and drove us to the Yuengling Brewery.There we met Tripod,and Hippy who had gathered up thruhikers from Duncacannon to Port Clinton,Pa. It was like a reunion! I saw Senor NOBS,Four Cheese, Pinetree, Mailon, The Bs, and two new faces, Sweet Cheeks and Darcy.   After the tour,we all went to CABELA'S checking it out,then to a Chinese Buffet for a meal. About four o'clock, Scarecrow and I ,had to pull ourselves away from the fun and went back to hiking for six miles. A fun group,I wish they could catch me!!!                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-25
From: Windsor Furnace Shelter 

To: Blue Mountain Summit (motel)
Miles today: 20.6

Day-88-   I started hiking about 7:30, after a big breakfast of pancakes, bacon and grits.It's fun to watch the faces around me when I cook a big meal!   I planned to do a long day but by four P.M. the rocks had beaten me up. I had fallen pretty hard earlier in the day and my feet were getting sore from walking on sharp rocks. We decided to go into Tamaqua,Pa.and get a room. It's about ten miles from the trail but we got a hitch pretty quick.   A hot shower,a few calls to loved ones,Pizza and all is better! Tomorrow ,back to the trail.                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-26
From: Blue Mountain Summit Shelter,

To:  Campsite
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: clear sky

Day-89-   The day was bright and sunny when we left the room and started trying to get a ride. After about thirty minutes,a Doctor (on his way to work)gave us a lift to the center of town. Then I talked a very nice man at the Burger King into taking us back up the mountain.   At 9:50 we hit the trail Northbound.Not bad for the distance we had to go. Hard hiking all day, the climb out of Le high Gap is straight up and dangerous. Water is scarce on this part of the trail too. Scarecrow and I both missed the spring and had to walk back a half mile to get water. We found a nice campsite, lots of wood,and a great sunset,so the day ended well.   Still no other thruhikers. Just Scarecrow and me. Where are you guys??                     Paladin   GA-ME-05   HAPPY BIRTHDAY STELLA!!!
Date: 2005-05-27
From:  Campsite

To:  Wind Gap, Pa.
Miles today: 16.0
Weather: few clouds

Day-90-   Breakfast, sunrise over my coffee, bacon, and eggs. Three months on the trail today,1264 miles done, 910 more miles to go. I am well ahead of my schedule and things are going up!!    Terrible section of trail, two miles an hour is about all I can do because of rocks.   About three p.m. I met a couple day hiking and they said they would give us a ride to the Hostel in Delaware Water Gap. We decided to call it a day and come back to Wind Gap tomorrow a.m. to do the rest of Pa.   A quick stop by the post office to get my bounce box and then to the Hostel. The Church of the mountain Hostel is wonderful for hikers and a much needed place. Thank You, to the people doing this fine work!                        Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-28
From:  Wind Gap, Pa.

To:  Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 15.6
Weather: overcast clouds

Day-91-   We met our ride at eight o'clock and by eight thirty we were climbing over rocks ,Northbound on the A.T. again. Pretty boring but it's good to be done with PA. tomorrow, New Jersey!   Hey! Hey! I weighed at the Hostel this morning and came in at 183 lb. That is 49 lbs.lost in 91 days! You gotta love the A.T. diet,eat all you want and still lose over 1/2 lb. per day!!   Here's a tater tot for my buddy Tater.      Since you are section hiking, save the section from Duncannon to Delaware Water Gap for last. It's worthless trail and the potential for injury is high. The routing of the trail is irresponsible, or negligent, and it appears to be done to make it harder for the hiker! I know of two injuries and four pair of boots destroyed by this section this year.                                    Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-29
From:  Delaware Water Gap

To:  Campsite
Miles today: 13.5
Weather: clear sky

Day-92-   Had a great morning! After breakfast I went to the morning worship service at the Presbyterian Church here. I left town about 11:30 and hit the trail again.    There were loads of people out for the Holiday and the trail was very crowded. Scarecrow and I had lunch at Sunfish Pond then got to a very nice campsite about 6:00 P.M. Couldn't have a fire so we were in bed pretty early.                           Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-30
From:  Campsite

To:  Gren Anderson Shelter.
Miles today: 17.9
Weather: few clouds

Day=93-   A normal day on the A.T. Rocks are still pretty bad but better than PA. The best thing about New Yersey was when we got to the Shelter, we found "Trail Magic" left by Desperado. There were cookies,tea, and soup. He does a great job on this section of the trail!   Scarecrow and I are still the only thruhikers here at the shelter tonight. A guy named Naked Gandy also stayed for the night.                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-05-31
From:  Gren Anderson Shelter.

To:  Secret Shelter 
Miles today: 18.3

Day-94-   Well, the trail got better today.Some nice smooth flat sections and my feet loved it!! This was my day for animals too, I saw two deer, a beaver,a copperhead snake and my first ever,..a porcupine!   We got to Jim Murray's Secret Shelter around 6:00 pm. He has built a great place for thruhikers only. It has hot showers, running water, a privy,and a sleeping loft. A very nice break from the normal.      In the shelter,Gandy, a southbounder and me. Scarecrow put up his hammock for the night.                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-01
From:  Secret Shelter 

To:  Vernon , New Jersey.
Miles today: 13.6

Day=95=   A short day on flat easy trail. I decided to go into town to do some internet stuff and laundry. The Church Hostel here is great, showers, laundry,internet, phone, cable tv,and.. next door to Dunkin Donuts!   A very nice lady nsmed Elizabeth went out of her way to give me a ride...Thanks Elizabeth!   We are not making real big days but I am still ahead of my original schedule.By doing this,maybe some of our buds will catch us. I am starting to feel tired lately, mental? lack of motivation?or just the boring trail in this section?                        Paladin GA=ME=05
Date: 2005-06-02
From:  Vernon , New Jersey.

To:  Wildcat Shelter.
Miles today: 17.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Day=96=   We got off to a late start after breakfast. We hit the trail about 9:00 am. A lot of dry sections and water management is critical.   We crossed into New York about 2:00 pm. Another state finished. Rolling on Northbound!   Mountain Dewd caught up today. He had been ahead of us, but sprained his ankle and took three days off. Today was his first day back and he did 30 miles! Tomorrow he is doing 35 miles, trying to catch his buds...GOOD LUCK!!   Tomorrow, up early to do 10 miles by 10:30, to hit the Arden P.O. I hope I wake up!!                        Paladin   GA=ME=05
Date: 2005-06-03
From:  Wildcat Shelter.

To:  William Brien Shelter
Miles today: 19.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Day=97=   Well, New York has a new claim to fame,"King of the Puds" (pointless ups and downs} They dont have any real hills but they tire you out with what they have.I dont brlieve there was 20 feet today that was level. Not hard, just slow going.   It's friday night and at the Shelter tonight...six college kids,(having a party) twenty boy scouts just outside and it's rainning! Oh what a wilderness experience!! The New York A.T.                                 Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-04
From:  William Brien Shelter

To: Graymoor Friary.
Miles today: 15.2

Day=98=   I am having a hard time making miles. I took all day to do the 15 miles and was totally exhausted when I got here. Blade Mountain,West Mountain,Big mountain, all were not very high but a lot of climbs and descents.   When we got to the Pavilion, a very nice man came up to greet us, and then went and bought a large pizza for dinner.A few minutes later Mr. Borden Powers came up and offered to take us to town for supplies. In Peekskill NY, he claims, has the best pizza on the Hudson, So he bought us dinner again. He gave Scarecrow and I a tour of the area and left the both of us a New Testament that was very small and easy to carry. What a great guy! Thanks Mr. Powers!!                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-05
From: Graymoor Friary.

To:  R.P.H. Shelter.
Miles today: 18.9
Weather: clear sky

Day=99=   The lack of energy seems to be getting worse. I made the 18.9 miles but had to force myself to hike. I only traveled about 1.8 MPH. and I have been hiking about 3 MPH. I am trying to troubleshoot this problem by drinking more water and increasing my calorie intake. I will see if that helps.   We caught up with the Roaming Gnome yesterday, he has been just ahead of us since Vernon, N.J.. Tomorrow he leaves for two zero days so we will pass him again.   Tonight at the Shelter...Scarecrow,Roaming Gnome, me, and a Southbound section hiker. I have eaten four days food from my Arden mail drop in TWO days I must buy more tomorrow!   Ticks and mosquitoes are very bad. Something else to worry about!!!                                    Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-06
From:  R.P.H. Shelter.

To:  Telephone Pioneers, Shelter.
Miles today: 16.6
Weather: few clouds

Day=100=   Much better day today! The trail was fun again.I stopped at a Deli on N.Y. 52 and made some calls to my bank, then had a great lunch followed by Ben and Jerry's ice cream. After lunch I picked up the pace and cruised by Nuclear Lake, very pretty lake.   About a mile from the Shelter a thunderstorm let loose and I was jogging over West Mountain in heavy rain and lightening. The sky was so dark ,it was like night.   Into the Shelter for the night. Hot chocolate,dinner, dry clothes and life is good again! Just Scarecrow and me again. Where is everyone?                                 Paladin-GA-ME-05    P.S. 100 days= 1430.7 miles. Average=14.3 miles daily.
Date: 2005-06-07
From:  Telephone Pioneers, Shelter.

To:  MT. Algo Shelter.
Miles today: 21.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Day-101-   The day started out well, after 3 miles I came across a Hotdog stand at NY.22 highway and decided to wait until it opened. I had two hotdogs,two bags of chips and two cokes.I also got a hotdog to go for later!    Some excitment just as I crossed the Conn. line. I was almost ran over on the trail by a large doe deer. Something was chasing her and she was running flat out.   The trail was great until one mile past ten-mile River Shelter, then it was tough going for the last seven miles.   Some milestones today, A new state, and I passed the 2/3 point of the odasey. I took time for a swim in the Ten-mile River,temperature was 90 degrees but the water was still cold. Tomorrow, Kent, Conn. More supplies and P.O.                                    Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-08
From:  MT. Algo Shelter.

To:  Cornwall Bridge, CT.
Miles today: 11.4

Day=102=   I started the day early.I was only three miles from Kent, and I was in a hurry to get to town. I got to Kent about 6:45 and nothing was open.The cafe opened at 7:00,so I had breakfast and some good coffee. Later I picked up my new hammock at the Post Office and bought a little grub. On my way out, I decided to go by the Library to check my e-mail.   I had several from my great friends that used to be Guthrie One EMS. Program. Also, one from a family offering to have me stay in their house for a night I tried to call but got the machine so I left a message. After hiking to Cornwall Bridge and getting the free large Foster's at the Cornwall package store I called again and Rob answered. He was in the city working, but could pick me up at 7:30 p.m. I said great and pulled up a chair at the General Store and took it easy for a couple of hours!   When Rob picked me up, we went to Pauline? NY. and picked up Shorts who had made contact also.   A great evening, grilled burgers, salad, plus, laundry, showers and a pool (if wanted)    Fantastic host Rob, Kate and their daughter Charlotte made our day! THANKS! guys.                              Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-09
From:  Cornwall Bridge, CT.

To:  Limestone Springs Lean-to
Miles today: 18.2

Day=103=   The day started out with coffee and blueberry pancakes with fruit that Kate prepared for us. Then a drive back to the trail. I felt so much better with clean dry clothes.   I hiked steady and did not see another person. I saw a hen turkey with her brood of little ones and she was having a hard time keeping up with them. I also saw a snake,two deer,and several frogs!!   The weather is hot and humid which I like BUT!!! the bugs are murder. The little ones fly into your eyes and the big ones try yo eat you alive.   I stopped for water and a cold shower at the Power Plant. Refreshed,I powered up and over Prospect Mountain,then to the Shelter trail. One word of advice, if tou are hiking this section skip this shelter if possible. It's a half mile down the mountain, very steep, poor water supply and a million mosquitoes.   I put my new hammock up and ate a cold dinner then into the hammock while I still have enough blood left to stay alive! I am loving this hammock so far.   Shorts is about 30 miles behind me and I dont know where Scarecrow is. I'm alone again.                        Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-10
From:  Limestone Springs Lean-to

To:  The Hemlocks lean-to 
Miles today: 17.5

Day-104-   The day started early, town always does that. I got to Salisbury about 8:30, picked up my mail drop and had coffee and sticky buns at the coffee shop.I made some calls and had some more coffee.I left town about 11:00 with enough caffeine in my system to make Mr. Edd win the Kentucky Derby.   I ran up on a Mother Grouse and she did her wounded bird routine to draw me away from her little ones.That was pretty impressive!      I left another State behind today, only four left to do.Bugs are still bad,along with the high heat and humidity To sum it up roughly, its rough!!                                 Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-11
From:  The Hemlocks lean-to 

To:  Church Retreat Center.
Miles today: 16.4

Day-105-   I awoke late because I am sleeping much better in my hammock. I rolled out about 7:15, had a pancake breakfast and hit the trail.   As I came off the Jug End Mountain and crossed the road, the mosquitoes attacked in force. This swamp had the most vicious flying pest I have ever encountered. I fought them off all day and stumbled into the Retreat at 6:30 pm. Rev. Rose was very nice and got me settled.   Tomorrow I must walk (or get a ride) the 1 1/2 miles back to the trail.It was 1/2 mile farther than Wingfats Boil said....Rough day over all!                                 Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-12
From:  Church Retreat Center.

To:  Upper Goose Pond Cabin
Miles today: 19.1
Weather: haze

Day-106-   A pretty easy trail but the swamp and bugs are maddening. I need to adjust my clothing for the situation. I didn't know I had to hike through the tropics.   When I got into the cabin, I had a great evening. the caretaker and her grandson welcomed us,showed us where everything was. Pilot was in for the evening, also Hitrailer. I forgot to mention the young couple who gave us a ride back to the trail. They saved us 1 1/2 miles of road walking, Thanks guys!!                                       Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-13
From:  Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To: Upper Goose Pond Cabin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: clear sky

Day=107=   Yes, I took my fourth zero day of the hike. I enjoyed the great pancake breakfast that Mary Pat (M.P) cooked. Then I caught a ride into Lee, Mass.with M.P. and her grandson, Tyler (D.B.H.) which stands for..Dude in baseball hat,,, I had to pick up my mail drop there   I had lunch in a great little diner with a huge banana split for dessert. The afternoon was filled with canoe rides on Goose Pond,games, and a swim. A fun time was had by all. Later in the day Roaming Gnome came in, so we had some more company. Tomorrow back to work!                                 Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-14
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To:  Birdcage (Dalton)
Miles today: 20.6

Day=108=   After another of M.P.'s great pancake breakfast,I started about 9:00 am.I hiked pretty fast and got to the Cookie Lady's house about 1:30. Roy gave Gnome and I our cookies and a drink and then on to Dalton. We hiked pretty fast, good trails, and the bugs were a little easier on us. We got into town about 6:30 pm. and went by the Shell Station to check with Mr. Bird about his place. We met Figaro and Tofu and then rode to the house for showers. We all went to the Old Country Buffet for dinner.   Mr. Bird is a professional Musician and he and Figaro played guitars, and we sang every song we knew. It was a blast. Rob takes such good care of the Hikers,it's a great place to stop by.                                    Paladin   GA-ME-05
Date: 2005-06-15
From:  Birdcage (Dalton)

To:  MT. Greylock
Miles today: 17.3

Day=109=   Nice day of hiking. I hiked with Figaro and Tofu all day, and we stopped for lunch in Cheshire, Mass. There was no view on top of MT. Greylock for us because of fog.   Back to the Birdcage for one more fun night of food, friends and music. Mr. Roy Bird is a very good guitar picker and so is Figaro. Tofu sang for us again      Tomorrow..Vermont!!!                           Paladin   GA-ME=05
Date: 2005-06-16
From:  MT. Greylock

To:  Seth Warner Shelter.
Miles today: 13.2
Weather: light rain

Day=110=   Kind of a short day today. I hiked with Figaro and Tofu again today. We planned to go into Williamstown,Mass.for some stuff from the Outfitters and when we came to the road,there sat a car waitting to give us a lift.It was a former Thruhiker who was doing trail magic. He drove us all over town,then back to the trail. Thanks a lot Dingle!   It started rainning just as we started out of town,so when we got to the Shelter,"wet" we found another bunch of hikers and a very active dog. I ate a cold dinner"in the rain" and put my hammock up. It rained all night and I slept until 8:00 am. the next morning.                              Paladin   GA=ME=05   PS.I'm in Vermont,the 12th State!!!!