morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2007-04-29
From: Jenny Knob Shelter

To: Docks Knob Shelter
Miles today: 22.6
Weather: scattered clouds

Day 44 It was a good day for hiking. It got really hot. It got up to at least 90 degrees. I drank 6 litters. I ran out of water for about 4 miles. It is not much fun when you run out of water. It was very hot. You know it is bad when you are thinking about walking a mile to get water. So when I got to the shelter with no water, I was dehydrated when I got there. I did from Jenny Knob to Docks Knob shelter. I did 22.6 miles. I am looking forward to Pearisburg. I am really looking forward to seeing Travis. I have not seen anyone from my family in a while. All is good. youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-04-30
From: Docks Knob Shelter

To: Pearisburg, VA
Miles today: 8.2
Weather: few clouds

Day 45It was a hot one today, but I was heading to Ptown. I only did 8.2 miles. If I feel the way I do today tomorrow, I am not going anywhere. I am looking forward to seeing Travis. I am an idiot. I can't believe that when I went to the post office and opened my bounce box, I found my phone. Well, I said I forgot it in Damascus. I just cant believe - I mailed it to myself! At least mom took care of it. I just feel like a moron. All else is going well. I am about half way home. I have one more philosophical answer to why I walked to maine. -- I could not get a ride. I like that one too. Hope all is well.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-02
From: Pearisburg, VA

To: View Entry
Miles today: 19.3

DAY 47We did 19.3 miles today. It was the first time I took a shuttle back to town. I still carried my pack though. It was a good day. I could get use to starting at a hotel and ending at a hotel - that is very nice. It was cool to hike with Travis for a day. It is awesome that he has a car. All is well - can't wait to go hiking again.
Date: 2007-05-03
To: Sarver Hollow Shelter
Miles today: 24.6
Weather: light rain

DAY 48 Well, I said goodbye to Travis, that was kind of sad. Yes, I did the road walk today. I guess that means I can't get the 2000 miler. Oh well, Wingfoot can go take a hike. (Ha, Ha)I don't believe you can walk every single blaze. I mean there is going to be one that you miss. I did 24.6 miles today. I stayed at Sarver Hollow shelter. It was a nice experience. It was down off the ridge.
Date: 2007-05-04
From: Sarver Hollow Shelter

To: Fullhardt Knob Shelter
Miles today: 23.8
Weather: mist

DAY 50 Wow, what an awesome day! OK, so I was kind of sore from yesterday, so I got off to a late start. Mcafee Knob was really spectacular. So was Tinker Cliffs. OK, so I got to a shelter and there was a section hiker that I stayed the night with, so we hiked together. His name was Bikerhiker. He was really nice to walk with. It made it very enjoyable. So we walked in to Dayville and went to the Pizza Hut and we got to 2 medium sized pizzas. We did not quite finish them. It was time to pay and he said he got it. He said he really enjoyed hiking with me. That was really nice. So then he drove me to the grocery store where I must have been out of my mind because I bought too much food. So he drove me back to the trail and he said goodbye. I walked over to the grass and organized my food. He went to his room and when he came out he said oh I forgot to ask you if you wanted a shower. I just looked at him and was like what. He was like if you want to take a shower, you are welcome to it. So I did. He was a really nice guy. Of course I spent longer in town then I wanted, but I still hiked out. I did from Johns Spring to Fullhardt Knob shelter. It was another long day. It was 23.8 miles. Not a bad day - it sure beats work or school for that matter.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-05
From: Fullhardt Knob Shelter

To: Cove Mountain Shelter 
Miles today: 19.9
Weather: scattered clouds

DAY 51 Another great day. I saw Lost today. I have not seen her since GA. It was not too long a day. It was only 19.9 miles - not too bad. I am at Cove Mountain shelter right now. Other then I have too much food, all is well with the world. I am off to rest my poor body. I am to old for this shuff.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-07
From: Marble Campsite

To: Glasgow
Miles today: 27.7
Weather: broken clouds

DAY 53 Well, I must like pain. I started out and I knew I fouled up on this resupply. I carried too much food to make it to Dilville and not enough to Waynesboro, so I went to Glasgow. I hiked out. It was a long day. I did 27.7 miles. It was a long day.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-08
From: Glasgow

To: Waynesboro
Miles today: 21.0
Weather: clear sky

DAY 56It was one of the fastest 21 miles I have ever done. We started at 5:40 and we were in Waynesboro at 12:40. We did it in 7 hours. That is really moving. I am taking it easy for the rest of the day. Me and dre are at the hotel together. I got a summer bag. I hope I am more comfortable. I FOUND A TICK ON ME TODAY. WOULD YOU ASK BEEBER WHAT HE THINKS I SHOULD DO? I THINK IT IS VERY IMPORTANT BECUASE I DONT WANT TO GET LYME OUT HERE. I WILL CALL YOU TOMORROW. GOOD NIGHT.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-09
From: Waynesboro

To: Blackrock Hut
Miles today: 20.0
Weather: clear sky

DAY 57 Well, getting out of Waynesboro was a lot of work because I wanted to go to the library and it took a little time. I did not start hiking until after 11, so it was a late start. I stayed at Blackrock Hut and I met Mr. Ed. I never thought I would see him again. The dude walks so fast. It took me 800 miles to catch him, but I did. I don't really know anyone in front of me right now. It was a good day of hiking. I sent my mother a dozen long stemmed roses for Mother's Day, but she said she never got them. I need to call them. I took care of it ¢ I thought. If she lets me walk, she should get a good Mother's Day gift. I need to figure out what happened. I did 20 miles. Not bad.
Date: 2007-05-10
From: Blackrock Hut

To: Hightop Hut
Miles today: 21.4
Weather: scattered clouds

DAY 58 Well, Mr. Ed woke me up this morning. I am going to have to get him back. I did from Blackrock Hut to Hightop Hut. I did 21.4 miles today. I was going to keep walking, but there is no reason to kill myself. I am doing fine on time and money, so I don't have to worry. Shensos are nice. There is no reason to kill myself.
Date: 2007-05-11
From: Hightop Hut

To: Big Madows
Miles today: 20.3

DAY 59 It was a good day. I did Hightop Hut to Big Meadows. It was great to eat at a real place. The people there were kind of mean. But, the food was good. It was 20.3 miles. It was a good day. P.S. Mom got the flowers.
Date: 2007-05-12
From: Big Meadows

To: Pass Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 8.8

DAY 60 Well, what a good day! My new shoes are such a nice gift. I called Merrell today and they are going to send me new ones. I love it. I lied a little bit, but new shoes are so sweet. I did from Big Meadows to Pass Mountain Shelter. It was 8.8 miles. I feel like I am not moving very fast. I need to pick it up a little more. Oh well.
Date: 2007-05-13
From: Pass Mountain Shelter

To: Front Royal
Miles today: 26.5
Weather: clear sky

DAY 61 Well, today was a little long. Me and Dre wanted to get out of the park, so it was a little long. We started at Pass Mountain Shelter to Front Royal. We finally found a hotel. The Wayside Inn was very good. That is the food at the Wayside. I had a cheese steak. It rained all day. I did 26.5 miles. Now I am in a hotel eating potato chips. Life is good. youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-14
From: Front Royal

To: Rod Hollow Shelter
Miles today: 23.5
Weather: few clouds

DAY 62Well, we did 23.5 miles. We made it to Rod Hollow Shelter. It was a good day. We did not leave Front Royal until late and then we hiked out. We did pretty well on trail magic. There is nothing better than a cold soda. Any day out here sure beats work.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-15
From: Rod Hollow Shelter

To: Blackburn Hostel
Miles today: 17.8

DAY 63I did from Rod Hollow Shelter to the Blackburn Hostel. It was a short day, but I am tired. I walked 17.8 miles today. This hotel is awesome! They gave out free sodas and then they feed you and then you can stay the night. It's going to be a good night. It is funny to think about how far I have walked. Tomorrow I will have walked 1,000 miles. That is going to be so amazing. Oh well, I need to rest my tired feet. My shoes are really starting to fall apart. I hope they make it to Boiling Spring, PA. That would be a good place to send food in case anyone wants to.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-16
From: Blackburn hostel

To: Harper's Ferry
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: scattered clouds

DAY 64Well, today I walked over 1000 miles! That's a long way to walk - you know that. I got to Harpers Ferry and relaxed for a long time. I was number 91 for North bound thru hikers. That means I was the 91st thru hiker in 2007. It is a good feeling to know I have walked almost half this trail. Mr. Ed and DRE are still with me. I am going to have to walk very fast because this weekend the Post Office will be closed. Half way - not bad. People said I would not make it out of Ga. Not too bad.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-17
From: Harper's Ferry

To: Pine Knob Shelter
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: few clouds

DAY 65Good day. I called Merrell again to make sure I will have the shoes. I left my Wingfoot Data book at a shelter. By the time I realized I left it, it was too late to go back. I can get a new one in Boiling Springs, so it will be ok. We did 24.8 miles. It was nice to have a real meal today. I want to know when Ed is going to stop breaking my chops and show me a little respect. It was very easy walking today - almost too easy. Well, first case of poison ivy for this year. It is on my butt, so it is very uncomfortable. I took the steroids Dr. Beeber gave me. It hurts to walk, so I took the steroids. Of all the places to get it - go figure. I hope it goes away soon! It looks like I might be able to finish in the end of July. That would be sweet. Well, I am off to bed.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-18
From: Pine Knob Shelter

To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0

DAY 66Not too shabby. It is good when you can order pizza for lunch. I took the longest lunch break ever. 2 hours. It's ok - I will get to Maine someday. Then we met a day hiker and he said he could take us to Wal-Mart, so we said sure. I needed food anyways. He was very nice. He bought us beer too. I won't lie - I did not have any. It will save us a lot of time tomorrow. It was great to have food. We are in the North right now. I won't be called a "Damn Yankee". Mr Ed is trying to keep me from scratching. That is why he's a great guy to have around. I am off to bed.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-20
From: Quarry Gap Shelters

To: Boiling Springs
Miles today: 34.0
Weather: overcast clouds

DAY 68It was a good day. It was very hot. It got into the 90's, so it was very hot. We were only going to walk 24 miles but you can,t camp between Boiling Bprings and Darlington Shelter. So then we came up with the brilliant plan to night hike to the shelter. We were not going to do it, but then Mr. Ed said sure, let's do it. I have already taped my feet. Well, if he was hell bent on going, then we should have no problem. So we started hiking again at 7 o'clock at night. We kept hiking because you're not supposed to camp there. We made it to the shelter by midnight. We only got lost 2 times. It's those damm cow pastures that foul you up. We did 34 miles. It was a good walk. Boiling Springs would be a cool place to go back to. New shoes for free is better then anything. I got the shoes Merrel sent me. 500 miles is not enough for a pair of shoes. Mr Ed is going to walk me into the ground.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-21
From: Boiling Springs

To: Doyle Hotel-Duncannon, PA
Miles today: 26.0
Weather: clear sky

DAY 69It was good because we did a big day yesterday. We had an easy day today. Thank G-d Mr. Ed did not get up at the ungodly hour of 4:30 like yesterday. I would have hurt him! So, we slept in this morning. We made it to Duncannon, PA and then we walked over to the Doyle Hotel. We were worried that the hotel would be full seeing as it was Memorial Day, but this is a town it seems people just don't want to vacation in. I wonder why? The Doyle is an old hotel. The people are very nice but I don't think I would want to take my bride to this hotel. What do you want for 20 bucks? I can't wait until my family gets here.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-26
From: Doyle Hotel-Duncannon, PA

To: Peter Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

DAY 70It was nice to see my family. It was great to hike with my brother. We got very lucky that Mom moved the car back to 501 because it would have been a very long day. We saw a rattlesnake today. Logan heard it first, so I kept walking and then went back to see it. I used my treking pole to push away the leaves so I could see it. I wanted a picture, but I thought that would be pushing my luck. We camped after Peter Mountain Shelter. Logan did a good job walking me into the ground. It was fun to hike with him.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-27
From: Peter Mtn Shelter

To: Am Pen Shelter
Miles today: 26.4

DAY 71 It was another good day to walk. It was little rocky and it got hot, but it was good to be out. I bet I will do the same thing tomorrow. Good old Mr. Ed is still with us. He's not dead yet. We made it to Will Am Pen Shelter. It was 26.4 miles. Logan should be very proud. I don't get it. I have walked 1,200 miles without a blister and I get one today. That is no fun! I wonder how long it will take to go away. Oh well, there are miles to walk.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-05-29
From: Am Pen shelter

To: 501 Shelter
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: clear sky

DAY 73It was great to have a car. Thank you, Mom for the book. I knew you would find a way to get the book to me. Sorry I got mad - you can't really hike the trail without it. Hey, and it looks like I won't lose it, if it lasts as long as the first one. It was nice to go into Pine Grove and get some food. You know though I am kind of mad at myself. We could have gone to the movies or done something besides walk. We had a car and a credit card. We could have had a great time, but no me and my dumb ass needed to keep on walking. I know you can't go every where on this trail or to all the overlooks, but it would have been very cool to do something. It is easy to say that now. You know that is why I am going to the summer house when I get there. I was going to skip it and not stop, but I don't want to only walk to Maine, I want to have some fun. Who knows if Dre and Mr. Ed are still with me, we could have a great time. My foot really hurts right now. It is like I always say - it is not if, it is only when and how bad. I am still walking, so I guess that is a good sign. I am due for a zero though. I am almost home. Thank you Logan for driving all over the place. Oh and Mom, the gummy worms were really good. I am really happy I have hiked with both my brothers.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-06
From: 501 Shelter

To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0

DAY 81 It has been a long time since I have written anything. That is because I was hurt and my feet were really bothering me. So I did not write because it would have had a lot of four letters words and I did not think people would want to read it. I made it to the Delaware Water Gap and then my feet, at that point, were bleeding and hiking was no fun any longer. So I decided to take some time off. I will keep hiking, but the doctor said they looked infected and told me to take it easy so that is what I am doing. You know what though, being home is cool and I don't mind it. I only have 900 miles left. I am not worried. I am happy. I am taking some time off because going as fast as I was has its disadvantages. I am home now and I am loving it. It is going to be boring in a little while and then I will finish this little hike, but right now I need to listen to my feet. Pennsylvania beat me up, but I am not out of it yet.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-09
From: Home

To: Home
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: few clouds

DAY 84 It's time to keep walking. It was nice to have a few days off, but I have a few more miles to walk. It was nice to go home for a few days. The two things I was looking forward to, they did not have there. First off, there was no cable (a storm took down the wire). Oh, and then it gets better. The AC does not work! The two things I was looking forward to - did not work. That was great. It is funny, but you don't realize how many people read your journal until they tell you. It was nice to see all my teachers at Greeley. I saw Oddo, too. I never thought I would live to see the day when Oddo changed his opinion. He now thinks it was a good idea for me to hike the AT. It was great to be home. I also saw the doctor. She said I should take 10 days off, but that was not going to happen. Now I need to decide what I am going to do for the end of August. There is an internship in town that might be fun or I could do high adventure with the scouts. First, I need to start walking, so oh well. Hey Oddo, don't worry, just bring me a 6 pack of soda if you want. It is time to start walking. I hope my feet feel ok.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-10
From: Home

To: Brink Road Shelter
Miles today: 24.8
Weather: overcast clouds

DAY 85I did 24.8 miles today. All is well. It is so true that if your feet feel good, you have a great day. I am at Brink Road Shelter. It is great to have your feet feel good. Yeah, Ed you better watch out ¢ I'll be there soon enough. I hear Jersey rocks are better than Pennsylvanian. All is well. Off to bed.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-11
From: Brink Road Shelter

To: Secret Shelter
Miles today: 24.9

DAY 86It was a good day for a walk. I did 24.9 miles. I am at the Secret Shelter. It is very nice. I should leave a donation. A person built a shelter on his property and let's thrus stay there. It is very nice. It even had a free hot shower. Hey what's up with, this Jersey has rocks, too? I was not informed of that. They have a better personality though. It was good. I walked down to the concession stand and got a cheese burger. All and all it was a good day. My feet are a little sore. My leg really hurts though. I slept on it wrong last night. I am still walking and that's what counts. More from The YoungNdum Times tomorrow.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-15
From: Secret Shelter

To: Telephone Pioneering Shelter
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

DAY 90Sorry, it has been such a long time since I have updated. The last time I was at Delaware Water Gap. This is a first for me. Here's what happened. I cut out Wingfoot's book after I finish with a page and that is what I did, except this time I did not update my journal before I cut out the pages. I am at Telephone Pioneering Shelter tonight. This hike would be great for a masochist. They could get to destroy their bodies. You now it is kind of funny. When I first started this hike, I did not really think I was going to finish it, but now I only have 1/3 left. That is a good feeling - knowing that is all I have left. OK, time for my medic problems, the toes on my right foot are swollen and red. I don't know from what. My legs feel like some one hit them with a bat and my hands are peeling. This is something I will never understand. OK, so we have walked almost 1,400 miles and all we can talk about is food, gear, and bowel movements. You can say, "I have a better pack than you do because it is lighter." Who really gives. It's like saying my house is better then yours. I don't really care. Of all the topics we could talk about, that is all we can talk about. What about philosophy or politics? Anything as long as it is not about who has the better pack.More for next time it was a long day.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-16
From: Telephone Pioneering Shelter 

To: Mount Algo Leanto
Miles today: 21.1

DAY 91I did from Telephone Pioneering Shelter to Mount Algo Leanto. I did 21.1 miles. Kent is a little expensive. Welcome to New England! I wanted to do more, but oh well, I am tired. My legs are sore. I want to get 30 miles tomorrow. Wait, why am I walking this section a 3rd time? What? Once was not enough? I need to do it a 3rd time? There must be something wrong with me. The weather has been good. The water is getting better. It is time for bed.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-17
From: Kent, CT

To: Falls Village
Miles today: 25.0

DAY 92It is always nice not to know exactly where you will end up for the night. Tonight, it is in the back yard of someone's house. Like I have always said, if you need it, the AT will give it to you. I am in Falls Village right now. It was a hard day. I think I did 25 miles. Bring on MA next.I think this has been the most miles I have done in one week, ever. I did from Delaware Water Gap to here in 7 days. It's kind of funny to think we have less than 700 miles left. I guess I need to come up with another hiking trip after this one. Hey, I know, I will yoyo the AT (that is to walk it North and then turn around and walk it South). I am kidding about that. Those people are out of their minds. I am giving some real thought to doing the PCT before I die though. It's only a short walk ¢ right?. Logan, I hope you like Kentucky. They better make you do a lot of push ups. But, I know you'll do just fine just like me, too dumb to quit.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-18
From: Falls Village

To: Great Barrington, MA
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

DAY 93Well, it was always interesting where you end up. This is one of the most interesting days of all. OK, so I started out at Falls Village. I made it to Stockbridge. I stayed at the cottage. A real bed is always nice. A pizza was good too. It might be tough to get back on the trail.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-19
From: Great Barrington, MA

To: Stockbridge
Miles today: 26.3

DAY 94OK, waking up at the summer house was amazing. It was actually kind of cool how I even got there because I was not even thinking about going. I was on Bear Mountain and I met a caretaker. He said he felt like pizza and I said what the heck are you talking about, there's no pizza near here. He said we were not that far from Great Barrington. Then that got me thinking because our house is not that far from that. He said at first he could not go, but after he ate his pizza that quickly changed, so we went to the house. It is so funny how some things work out out here. I like it like that. It is the surprise.Today we drove back to the AT which was not all that far. Then I started walking. It got really hot and I ran out of water. When I got to a road, I saw there was a house, so I thought what are the odds of getting some water? They were really nice. You now, before the trail I probably would not have done that. It is kind of cool to see how it affects you.Well, I did 26.3 today - not too bad. It is nice to think I have been out here for 3 months today. You know though, it does not seem that long ago. I still remember the climb out of Noc and Hot Springs. It's cool to think back to all those places.youngNdumstill walking
Date: 2007-06-20
From: Stockbridge

To: October Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 23.0
Weather: clear sky

DAY 95I made it to October Mountain Shelter. I think it is 23 miles. It was a good day. Goose pond was very nice. I wish I could have stayed, but it would have been only 15 miles. That is one thing that bothers me out here. There are so many nice places you could stay at, but you need to put in your miles.Mass is mosquito heaven! I have carried bug spray since Georgia. I wonder how much energy it took to get that little vial all the way here. It would be a good math problem. It does not really matter though, I have carried it this far. Hey Oddo, you have a house in NH? You know what I am thinking, right? Leave a comment - I am sure it will be funny. It looks like I will be hiking tomorrow, too. I can't believe it. You know it's kind of funny. If you want to get to Maine, you have to walk. Go figure. youngNdumstill walking