morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2006-06-17
From: Moxie Bald Lean-to

To: Pleasant Pond Lean-to
Miles today: 13.1
Weather: overcast clouds

Day 16 (Saturday)Up at 7AM to hear Birdnut say goodbye - breakfast granola (museli) - still good. 1st on trail besides Birdnut @ 9:26. Told Carlos I would meet him at summit of Moxie Bald Mtn. Hit junction of bypass 10AM; summit 10:45 (great views). Took some spring water on the way up and strained out of platypus with bandana. Waited 2 hours when Tom and O'riain (aka Patrick) arrived, reporting that Carlos had left 45 minutes after I did and should have been here already. We descended, unsure of Carlos' location, and slightly pressed for time. Arrived Bald Mtn Brook Lean-to at 2:45 to read suprisingly long entry from Just Jon (usually has a one line entry) regarding his girlfriend joining him on trail. Passed Moxie Pond around 4PM. Began ascent of Pleasant Pond Mtn. Also, btw, register at Bald Mtn Brook Lean-to indicated Birdnut had passed by in the AM. Saw a moose at beaverdam pond - also seen by Tom, Carlos, Patrick, and apparently several other hikers according to the Pleasant Pond Lean-to Register. Couldn't get camera out in time for a pic before the moose walked away. Ran into Carlos on ascent (apparently he took the Moxie Bald Bypass trail) - still no idea how Patrick passed him. Talked with Carlos for the rest of the day - Tom ahead. Summit Pleasant Pond Mtn around 6:15. Arrived at lean-to round 8:45PM. Snuck up on shelter and Carlos jumped out and scared Tom (very funny). Patrick sleeping in lean-to, let me use his hammock - passed section hiker tent set up trailside on way to water. Dinner - MH turkey tettrazini - very good. In bed 10:45.
Date: 2006-06-18
From: Pleasant Pond Lean-to

To: Northern Outdoors
Miles today: 5.7
Weather: scattered clouds

Day 17 (Sunday)Up at 6 in hammock, snooze to 7 when a NOBO passed by looking for the latrine. Snoozed 'til 9 when direct sunlight beating down on me in hammock finely became unbearable. Breakfast oatmeal - unappetizing in heat. Carlos on trail early. Hung out w/ Oriain - Tom until noon and met NOBO Leaf Treader finishing up thru hike started last year. On trail at 12:30 - 6 miles to town - met Oriain at 4th mile where brook leaves trail and we both startled each other. Very hot afternoon. Hit US201 at 2:30, long time without ride; walked almost 1/2 of the 2 miles to Norton Outdoors before getting picked up by a kayaker. At Norton, found Carlos, Birdnut, and Oriain at the bar. Went to the room and took a shower, washed my hiking clothes in the sink w/ Dr. Bromer's, and went to the bar where I had a 5 beer sampler (better deal than the pint), north of the border burger with sweet potato fries. Tom showed up and we spent a lazy afternoon drinking, making calls and surfing the internet. Carlos passed out in the room, locking all the keys inside. Dinner with Tom and Oriain (I had pork chops with applejack sauce, tom had a burger and Oriain had wings and nachos (he took the wings on trail)). Spent some time in the hot tub stretching. In bed around 10:20.
Date: 2006-06-19
From: Northern Outdoors

To: West Carry Pond Lean-to
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: broken clouds

Day 18 (Monday)Up at 7:00 to get early breakfast - ordered for Oriain, Tom, and Carlos 2 each sausage egg and cheese (1 bagel, 1 english muffin). Ate breakfast with Birdnut and offered to buy him food at Rivers and Trails while he went to the post office. Also picked up food for Carlos so he could get laundry done. Met Steve the ferryman at Rivers and Trails and took a picture of Oriain buying 48 Snickers bars. Steve gave us a ride to the trail head and we listened to him for about 45 minutes before ferrying. Birdnut and Carlos both met us on the East Bank of the Kenebec. Ferried accross and met 2 NOBO's, and got warned about sinking bog bridging. Took a side trail to a waterfall and ate my 2nd breakfast sandwich and lost the trail and my camera on the way out. Found the camera, but had to climb out of the ravine (not totally safe, but was very careful - luckily I'm a good climber). Found sign for Annie's lemondae stand and followed it to a cabin where I found Tom and Carlos. No lemondae, but they sold us some iced tea. Sat around and B.S'd with the kids including Tucker, 11, who named me Professor Bugbite (they live in Gorham, NH exc. for the summers). Reached Pierce pond lean-to around 2:30 and Tom decided to stay. Carlos left 15 min before me, and I caught him at 3:45. We crossed the sinking bog bridging together and it started to thunderstorm. Bad mosquitoes in the swamps and rain kept washing off repellent. Carlos said he didn't see my raingear in the outer pocket of my pack, so I was worried about having left it somewhere and hypothermia (turns out it was there). Reached West Carry Pond lean-to around 7PM. Dinner - Lipton noodles and sauce with tuna and added cheese and garlic, very good but had another jet boilover and scorched the pot in prep. Pitched tent inside shelter to deal with mosquitoes. In bed 9PM. (Oriain, Carlos, and Birdnut in shelter)
Date: 2006-06-20
From: West Carry Pond Lean-to

To: Little Bigelow lean-to
Miles today: 7.3
Weather: few clouds

Day 19 (Tuesday)Up at 4:30 to hear Carlos moving around and say he got water for me (thanks). Slept 'til six and heard Birdnut depart at 7 when I finally got up. Leisurely morning with Carlos and O'riain. Carlos planned to bail into Stratton to get mosquito netting (apparently got no sleep last night - Birdnut, Oriain and I all used our tent netting, but Carlos swithced to the Gorlite tarp in Monson. Redistributed food with Carlos. Last on trail at 9:45. Hit flagstaff late 1PM and had lunch (bagel and peanut butter) while wading knee deep in water. Blackflies started to swarm, croosed 2000 mile point in road, btw. (Must mean 178 down for me). Reached Little Bigelow lean-to 2:45 PM. Thunderstorm started at 3PM so set up tent netting in shelter and took a nap (apparently much needed). 6PM dinner - Lipton 4 cheese bowties and tuna (added freeze dried cheddar and garlic). Very good. Thai tea for dessert (felt chilled and needed the calories). Wearing thermawrap and goretex in 67 degree weather. Yesterday's 14 mile must have drained me a bit. In bed 8PM - 2nd solo night since Katahdin. P.S. Saw an unidentified mammal cross trail today approx. 15 yards ahead of me. Brown, around 2 1/2 feet long, 8 inches high, striped tail; possible racoon or ermine, didn't see face. 1890 feet, 2:30 PM.
Date: 2006-06-21
From: Little Bigelow lean-to

To: Horn's Pond Lean-to
Miles today: 10.2

Day 20 (Wednesday)Up at 6:20PM laid in bed until 8. Breakfast Carnation Instant and hot cider. ON trail 9:30. Summit Little Bigelow 10:30; at Col around 12:30; met NOBO thru hiker Do-Rag (1st human in over 24 hours). Relatively easy climb up Bigelow to Old Man's Forehead, saw some birds of prey; possibly peregine falcons, also grouse. Avery Peack at 3:30; West Peak at 4:30; descent to Horn's pond lean-to. Camping with NOBO's Taco (the guy in the kilt) and Pa Bert. Apparently today was naked hiking day (I forgot). Dinner Noodles and Sauce with tuna. In bed 9PM. Weather: overnight low 52 very pleasant day. High low 80's. Clear / partly cloudy. P.S. Also met Caretaker at Horn's Pond - didn't catch name.
Date: 2006-06-22
From: Horn's Pond Lean-to

To: Stratton
Miles today: 5.1
Weather: overcast clouds

Day 21 (Thursday)Up at 4:#0; back to bed until 6; snooze to 7, when Taco and Pa Bert hit the trail, chasing Do-Rag. Breakfast - oatmeal - on trail 8AM; reached Rt. 27 11:30 and called Don at Stratton Motel from 1st occupied house. Lunch at Stratton Diner (Burger and BBQ Sandwich). Laundry, Dinner Stratton Pizza (loaded). Easy and Pepper (marines) in from Rangley and 2 new SOBOS ET (Eric Turner) and Paul from Lancaster, PA (Menonites) who spent previous night with Sleeping Tom, Ray, and Cadence at Little Bigelow Lean-to. Dinner - Stratton Pizza; Sleeping Tom arrived around 8:30PM. Dessert Ben and Jerry's; in bed around 10:30 PM.
Date: 2006-06-23
From: Stratton

To: Crocker Cirque Campsite
Miles today: 9.2
Weather: light rain

Day 22 (Friday)Up at 3:30 (too hot to sleep) and again at 7. Breakfast - Stratton Diner and fruit from grocery store. To post office around 10:30 - Menonites caught a hitch to trail which I tagged along on; on trail 11:00. ET & Paul (Menonites) passed me around 12:00 and I spent the rest of the day hiking alone. Summit Crater Mtn North Peak around 3PM; South Peak around 4:30. Sporadic views of Bigelows, Sugarloaf. At campsite 5PM. ET had fire going (good thing because it was a bug hole. Deet spiked with Old Woodsman appears to be working well, btw. Binner salmon with couscous - good, but a tad salty. Vanilla pudding for dessert. Spent one hour sewing the compression strap on my pack which ripped out again. In bed 9PM. P.S. Met NOBO thru hiker "Sunset" today - said I was SOBO #27 or 29 and that Carlos and O'riain were planning to make Rangely today. P.P.S. Saw a rabbit in the site this evening (stoppin at crocker cirque).
Date: 2006-06-24
From: Crocker Cirque Campsite

To: Poplar Ridge Lean-to
Miles today: 14.2
Weather: overcast clouds

Day 23 (Saturday)Up at 5, snooze to 7, ET and Toes hit the trail around 7:15. Breakfast - 10 grain with pears and cinnamon (actually good for a change - I'm sick of 10 grain with mixed berries). On trail 9AM. Decided to make it a 14 mile day to stay with ET and Toes and close the gap on Carlos and O'riain (also short 1 day of food vs. plan). Includes 3500 feet of climbing and 3000 feet of descending. Passed NOBO - Running Bear and 3 day hikers on the way up Sugarloaf. 70's and mostly cloudy, perfect hiking weather. Passed Sugarloaf side trail at 12PM (clouds against ridge). Summit Spaulding Mtn 1:30, Spaulding Mtn lean-to around 2:30; Lone Mtn around 3:30. Passed 2 chipmunks having sex on the trail and took video. Olperton Stream, 6PM; met section hiker "Recon" (NOBO). Reached Poplar Ridge lean to around 7:45. ET, Toes, and 2 EE's (Eric and Dave) from Saturn, NH (New Derry) section hiking to Monson. Eric reported seeing Carlos and O'riain today at 3PM between Saddleback and the Horn. Dinner - Black beans and rice (added leftover summer sausage to make jambalaya - very good). In bed 9:30. P.S. Passed one other NOBO section hiker around 4pm, didn't get name.
Date: 2006-06-25
From: Poplar Ridge Lean-to

To: Gull Pond Lodge
Miles today: 10.7

Day 24 (Sunday)Up at 6AM and out of bed at 7. Overnight low in 50's and very little problem with bugs. Everyone left at 7AM; I was on trail at 8. Finished the Aqua Mira and started hiking with one liter and 20 oz water and plans to fill up at last stream before 6.5 mile Saddleback Ridge. Missed the stream and was climbing slow to avoid sweating. Luckily, found some water on trail. Summit Saddleback JR around 9:30, The Horn around noon; great views from both. Summit Saddlebck around 1:45. Passed 2 NOBO thru hikers Batman and Robin's Nest and 7 day hikers in 3 groups. Horn to Saddleback all above treeline - great views all day. 1st couple of day hikers claimed Mt. Washington (110 miles away) was visible earler (I didn't see it). Reached Piazza Rack lean-to around 6PM and checked out Piazza (??) (neat - 2 pics). Hwy 4 around 6:30. Picked up by 3rd NOBO car and rode to IGA. Spent $40 on groceries! and walked into town 1/4 mile. ET, toes, and Bobs from Gull Pond Lodge drove by and I put my stuff in the car and went to dinner @ Red Onion Pizza (their recommendation), met SOBO thru hiker "Joe Dirt" aka Andy from Floriday / Flagstaff, AZ; construction manager. Started June 14 and had dinner with him. He's staying with some guy who gave him a ride and asked me to call the police if I don't hear from him in a week. Got a ride rom Bob to Gull Pond Lodge - very nice. Has pics on the wall of kid with orphan moose. ET and Toes just getting back from evening paddle when I arrived. Hot shower and in bed 10PM.
Date: 2006-06-26
From: Gull Pond Lodge

To: Sabbath Day Pond Lean-to
Miles today: 9.4
Weather: light rain

Day 25 (Monday)Up at 6:30, Breakfast at 7 at Gull Pond Lodge (cereal, english muffin, coffee, banana, juice, yogurt, applesauc). Droppin in town at 8:44 to go to outfitter (Alpine Shop) which opened at 9 to replace a bite valve for the platypus, which I lost yesterday. Got a bite valve, aqua mira, bungee for my water bottle, cordlock for my headnet and replacement container for my Dr. Bronner's. ($25) Picked up glucosamne conjointin at pharmacy; tried calling card at payphone (didn't work( and then hitched into trail (since library with internet didn't open until 10) with guy from Berlin, NH dropping another thru hiker into Stratton(met the guy thru hiking last year and frove up from Berlin just for that). On trail 10AM; changed into trail clothes around 10:30. Light rain all day long (few mosquitoes); passed NOBO section hiker Buggman who spent previous night with Carlos, O'riain, Cadence and reported they got in at 10pm. Arrived Sabbath day pond lean-to around 4pm to find Carlos and O'riain asleep in sleeping bags and Cadence's stuff spread out (also found Cadence's filter bottle by powerline 2 miles back). Woke up Carlos and O'riain with greeting "Hey you Shammers!" and general good time was had by all. Dinner MH Seafood (safe) in bed 9:21 PM. P.S. Cadence pronounces the letter t in Stratton hard with emphasis on the 2nd syllable.
Date: 2006-06-27
From: Sabbath Day Pond Lean-to

To: Bemis Mtn Shelter
Miles today: 8.3
Weather: broken clouds

Day 26 (Tuesday)Up at 7AM; on trail 9AM. .3 miles to beach at long pond. Stayed at beach for 4 hours enjoying the day clearing up. Met NOBO Mother and Son hiking from VT. Reached Rt 17 3pm and had lunch (PB and tortillas and jalepeno squeeze cheese (good). Fed Carlos and Cadence and O'Riain. Met guy taking 2 kids camping at Sabbath Day. Crossed Bemis Stream w/ GTX sock and hiked up to Bemis Mtn Shelter w/ Cadence (Carlos and O'riain ahead). Reached shelter 7pm. Met NOBO thru hiker Coconut Monkey and good time was had by all. Dinner - Stroganoff and aventure trail food pasta salad (very good). In bed 10PM.
Date: 2006-06-28
From: Bemis Mtn Shelter

To: Pine Ellis Lodge (South Arm Rd)
Miles today: 8.7

Day 27 (Wednesday)Up at 7. Lazy morning, on trail 9:30 with goal of reaching hall mtn lean to 13 miles away. O'riain caught up to me on top of Bemis Mtn, where I waited from 11:00 to 11:30 and said they didn't get on trail until 10:30 and that everyone was planning to go to town at south arm rd. and that Joe Dirt had shown up at the shelter just as they were leaving. Left trailmail for Carlos and Cadence; O'riain said he would wait until noon for them. Windy with rainclouds blowing in on top of Bemis; saw ground open up as wind blew against one tree and started to uproot it. O'riain caught me again between Bemis and Old Blue Mtn; hadn't seen Carlos or Cadence yet. Joe Dirt caught me just before summit of Old Blue Mtn and I told him I was glad he didn't end up staying with Buffalo Bill. Summit of Old Blue Mtn was in a cloud (started raining in between mtns) and windy, so I didn't stay (2PM). Great view of valley from Clifftop on descent of Old Blue. Heard Carlos and Cadence on my way down and "hid" behind a rock, but Carlos spotted me. Hit road around 5PM and walked 3/4 mile before getting picked up when Paul from Pine Ellis Lodge picked us up (Joe Dirt sent him) and took us to the lodge where ET and Toes were taking a zero after reaching East B Hill Rd. Dinner at diner / convenience store in town (fish and chips) served by Norm. Late night on porch with ET, Joe Dirt, Carlos, and Cadence (Toes asleep early). Split a 6 pack of Blueberry Beer. In bed 12:15.
Date: 2006-06-29
From: Pine Ellis Lodge

To: Hall Mountian Lean-to
Miles today: 4.1

Day 28 (Thursday)Up at 6:45 to get breakfast at lodge but it turned out they weren't serving because nobody signed up (apparently there was a note in the book that said you had to sign up). Paul drove Carlos and I to the post office and we picked up bounce and drop boxes (no pole). Too much food weight - ridiculous amounts. Bounced some and sold some to Carlos. Breakfast in town (eggs, sausage, hash browns, OJ) and Clamato from Carlos (tomato and clam juice). Heard from Cadence that O'riain was working out his financial problems and getting back on trail - Cadence and Joe Dirt caught a ride with Spicy (thru hiker from last year) and I took a ride from Paul. On trail 2PM. Met a NOBO section hiker, but didn't get name. Summit Moody Mtn 3PM - Tstorms approaching, didn't want to stop for lunch. Tstorms hit on way up to Hall Mtn, but were blown out before they hit ridgeline. Reached lean to 5:#0 PM to find Joe Dirt, Cadence, 4 scouts, and Bill "Mud Elephant" in a 6 capacity lean to, but we all squeezed in. Dinner sweet and sour tuna (awesome). (Carrying WAY too much food weight (should have left resupply with Carlos for East B hill rd pickup)). Joe Dirt mentioned that he sold his car to pay off his credit card debt and one of the scouts asked him "So how do you get around now?" In bed 9:30PM
Date: 2006-06-30
From: Hall Mtn Lean-to

To: Frye Notch Lean-to
Miles today: 10.5
Weather: light rain

Day 29 (Friday)Up at 6:45; scouts up and out by 7:30. Breakfast oatmeal, leisurely morning, on trail last at 10:15 after checking out view at "gunsight". Reached East B hill rd around 2PM shortly after catching Cadence (sky) after 1 small Tstorm. Had lunch, wrote trailmail for Carlos and got ready to leave just as Joe Dirt got back from town. Crossed stream @ Dunn notch (pics). Had lively discussion about the guy left to die on Everest, which set Sky into a bad mood. In camp 6:15 following one more tstorm after climbing Surplus Mtn. In shelter - O'riain, Joe Dirt, and Sky. Dinner Noodles and Sauce; Brownies, (very good), cookies and hot ciders. Sewing shoulder strap on my pack. In bed at 10:15PM
Date: 2006-07-01
From: Frye Notch Lean-to

To: Speck Pond Campsite
Miles today: 10.4
Weather: light rain

Day 30 (Saturday)Up at 5:15, snooze 'til 7. Finished sweing my pack. Breakfast: cookies and Thai tea. 1st on trail at 10:15. Summit Little Bald Plat 11:00; passed NOBO spiritual wanderer and 5 short term hikers. Windy. Waited until 11:30 and climbed Bald Plate. Dirt and O'riain caught me on ascent. Several day hikers and great views on east peak; west peak in trees. Lunch 2PM at Bald Plate shleter; Tstorm passed overhead. Left shelter 3:30; left ankle bothering me; broke out ace bandage. Reached Rt 26 5PM; Sky passed us while we were having lunch. Caught Sky around 7PM on climb of Old Spec. Reached top at 7:30; shelter 8:20 - route very windy over saddle. Met Hansel (of Hansel and Gretel) and O'riain who said there was one spot left in shelter for Sky and I should tent. Started to set up and he said there was actually plenty of room in the shelter. In shelter around 8:30. Dinner Beef Stew (couldn't cook properly and gave me terrible gas), and cabernet savignon from weekend backpackers. In bed around 10:30.
Date: 2006-07-02
From: Speck Pond Campsite

To: Full Goose Shelter
Miles today: 5.1
Weather: haze

Day 31 (Sunday)Up at 7:15; 56 degrees and rain, lazy morning; on trail between 10:30 and 11:00 and met SOBOS Bluebird, Buster, and Hansel (formerly of Hansel and Gretel); climbed down Mahoosuc Arm into Mahoosuc Notch around 2PM. Spent 3 hours boulder hopping with Carlos and Cadence in Notch; found some ice and shoved it down Carlos' back; later Cadence hit us with snowballs; met 2 NOBOs, Painted Turtle and Can Do Man on the arm. Reached Full Goose Shelter 6:30 - Dinner, Chicken w/ Broccoli and Rice - good, but too much for cup. In shelter with Carlos, Hansel, Sky, and NOBO's long section hikers. In bed 9:15PM.
Date: 2006-07-03
From: Full Goose Shelter

To: Gentian Pond Shelter
Miles today: 9.6
Weather: clear sky

Day 32 (Monday)Up at 5:30 when Carlos rousted us out of bed to catch O'riain and Joe Dirt (now Dirte (with accent on e)) at Carlo's Col shelter. 56 degrees on watch. On trail 6:15 without breakfast, Cadence ahead. Carlos left me at 1st mtn when I stopped for food break and I hiked with Hansel the rest of the day. Btw, yesterday Bluebird was saying goodbye before starting hike, wearing a skirt, and Carlos remarked "I love it when girls keep their ladylike ways" and Cadence immediately belched really loudly. Also, saw a grouse and ginko yesterday. N&E peaks of goose eye mtn were clouded in, but we saw Carlos and Cadence on the main peak from E. peak. Cleared up when we reached Mt. Carlo, allowing our 1st view of Mt. Washington at 55 mile range. Reached Carlo's Col Shelter 11AM to find everyone gone. Passed 2 NOBOs, Solo and ?? and NOBO lockjaw and got asked 2 times "Going South?" Here's your sign. Crossed into NH and had some steep hills on way to Gentian Pond Shelter. Debated going further but decided against it after arriving around 4PM. Section hikers Bob and Mike tent camping. A camp group hiked in on a side trail and Carlos decided to follow it out and bail into Gorham and convinced Cadence to go with him. Dinner - Camp foods turkey stroganoof (ok, but not my favorite) and adventure foods chicken salad (good) and Thai tea. In bed 9PM.
Date: 2006-07-04
From: Gentian Pond Shelter

To: Jackson, NH (US2-Gorham)
Miles today: 11.8
Weather: mist

Day 33 TuesdayUp at 7:30, Hansel on trail 8:50; I got on trail at 9:12. Passed several ponds (took a few pics). NOBOs "Team Steve", Mountain Man and Mountain Dew (Team Steve stayed with Oriain and Dirte). Nobody saw Hansel. Lunch by trident col; heard voices ahead of me and chased for 3 hours, pushing pace to beat possbile T-storms and make rendezvous with Kellee. Caught up to section hikers Bob (AKA Buttslide - self named) and Mike (the guy with the fish tattooed on his leg) around 3PM on Mt. Hayes. Hiked with them for a brief period and then took off ahead, passing NOBO Don "I have been given many trailnames, but taken none" Johnson from Macon, GA who was thinking about going back into Gorham for the 4th. Also passed former section hiker "Slow n Steady" walking around in white pants, flip flops, turquoise arm cast and matching top with no pack about 1 mile from trail head. Reached Rt 2 around 4:30 and called Kellee from borrowed cell phone and hitched to Hiker's Paradise with some retirees from South Dakota. At Hiker's Paradise received lecture on problem hikers after attempting to beg a shower for $10 and waited for Kellee on the sidewalk for about 5 min when she pulled up (apparantly had received snippy attitude from Hiker's Paradise owners as well and drove to trailhead to look for me). Dinner pork tenderloin with applejack sauce at T.H.E. (Thompson House Eatery), Jackson, NH (after checking into the Lodge at Jackson). Totally safe. Back to Gorham for fireworks and to attempt rendesvous with Carlos, Joe Dirte, Oriain, Cadence, and Hansel. Saw Joe Dirt walk by while watching fireworks, get reunited and introduced Kellee. Drank some beer in the park and got to see [name omitted by request] take a leak in the middle of a crowded park with oblivious cops about 20 feet away. Hung out with everyone at the park for a while, also met SOBO Just Joe on warmup for PCT. Drove back to Jackson, in bed around midnight?
Date: 2006-07-05
From: Jackson, NH

To: Jackson, NH
Miles today: 0.0

7/5/2006 Day 34 WednesdayZero in Jackson. Up at 8:30 for buffet breakfast (good, but not too filling). Clear blue skies prompted drive up Mt. Washington, which had a clouded summit about 6000 feet. Lots of great views below that, however, and fun at summit museusm, etc. Summit at 50 degrees with 20 - 25 mph wind - safe until I stepped in a puddle and had a wicked cold foot. Signed the hiker log at the summit just to confuse other thru hikers. Lunch Reuben at Yesterday's in Jackson (safe). Did some shopping in Berlin and Gorham in the afternoon and ran into Cadence who was planning to hit trail that day (took Carlos and Oriain shopping with). Found out Oriain was expetant father of twins and planned to leave trail in Hanover. Got Leki pole fixed and bought fuel canister, 1 oz bottles, and mosquito coils. Dinner Mt. Washington House? Tuna - ok, but not the best ever. Spent a lot of time deciphering book 1 journal for Kellee. P.S. Also saw moose on side of Rt 1 and took several pics.