morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-05-09
From: James Fry Shelter

To: past Pulpit Rock
Miles today: 17.5

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:116.7 miles for the week brings me to 1226.0 total; following is the breakdown:Sun 05/3  DISTANCE: 20.0DESTINATION: U.S. 11 - Carlisle, PA¢¢a glorious, flat day with 'Crocman'. Rock Mazes were cool but topped by the Days Inn, Papa John's Pizza & Troeg's Beer.M 05/4  DISTANCE: 17.6DESTINATION: Duncannon, PA ¢¢hot and rocky in Pennsylvania! stayed at the Doyle.T 05/5 DISTANCE: 11.0DESTINATION: Peters Mountain S./tented¢¢a late start due to a short day; hot by the Susquehanna River, big climb into light rain and the development of blisters.W 05/6  DISTANCE: 18.0DESTINATION: Rausch Gap Shelter ¢¢100% of the 20% chance of rain, twice. riding a rocky ridge & a bump = what hill?R 05/7 DISTANCE: 17.5DESTINATION: 501 Shelter/tented¢¢left foot sucks! this trail is BONY.F 05/8 DISTANCE:  15.1DESTINATION: Eagles Nest Shel./tented¢¢Boulderfield; mid-80's; little lonely as the group pushed onward; passed 1200 m.Sat 05/9 DISTANCE: 17.5DESTINATION: stealthed past Pulpit Rock¢¢took a "scenic route", + 3 miles, to Port Clinton; resupply at Hamburg's Walmart. ate fresh at Subway ... twice!was told that bears and snakes abound on the trail, but that the ticks are out and on me is concerning. very soon, my friends, the mosquitoes, arrive as their relatives, the gnats, have been around, being 'gnasty' for weeks ...
Date: 2015-05-10
From: past Pulpit Rock 

To: Powerline, New Tripoli 
Miles today: 19.7

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:Sun 05/10  DISTANCE: 19.7DESTINATION: Powerline, New Tripoli/tented¢¢hot, humid and BONY! made it to Blue Mt. Summit for a great dinner. the last two miles of the day, from bar to campsite, were challenging
Date: 2015-05-11
From: New Tripoli Campsite

To: after Tower access road
Miles today: 17.1

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:M 05/11  DISTANCE: 17.1DESTINATION: after Tower access road/stealth tented ¢¢Knife Edge, Bear Rocks, Bake Oven Knob and, most of all, Lehigh Gap took effort. a wrong turn out of a shelter area break cost me some time.
Date: 2015-05-12
From: after Tower access road

To: PA 33, Wind Gap
Miles today: 15.0

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:T 05/12 DISTANCE: 15.0DESTINATION: PA 33, Wind Gap!fyi, though the guide says you can, NO TENTING at the BEER STEIN ¢¢heat and hills had me opt. for doing laundry, eating calzone, staying over night and having some dos equis with the most interesting man in the ...
Date: 2015-05-13
From: PA 33, Wind Gap

To: PA 611, Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 15.6

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:W 05/13  DISTANCE: 15.6 DESTINATION: PA 611, Del. Water Gap¢¢cool with some wind made for a great day to tackle Wolf Rocks. good ribs with Sam at the Sycamore Grill; slept at the church of the mt. hostel.
Date: 2015-05-14
From: PA 611

To: Brink Shelter
Miles today: 24.8

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:R 05/14 DISTANCE: 24.8DESTINATION: Brink Shelter/tented¢¢left a full hostel before 6, was chilly. Sunfish Pond has a rocky trail. picked up a resupply box and had lunch at the Mohican Outdoor Center. little water!
Date: 2015-05-15
From: Brink Shelter

To: HigH Point Shelter
Miles today: 19.6
Weather: clear sky

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:F 05/15 DISTANCE:  19.6DESTINATION: High Point Shelter/tented¢¢a rather non-eventful but nice day; even i am tiring of complaints about rocky trail and sore feet, so i'll stop.
Date: 2015-05-16
From: past Pulpit Rock 

To: after Wawayanda Shelter 
Miles today: 24.9

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:136.9 miles for the week brings me to 1362.9 total (roughly 826 to go); following is the breakdown:Sun 05/10  DISTANCE: 19.7DESTINATION: Powerline, New Tripoli/tented¢¢hot, humid and BONY! made it to Blue Mt. Summit for a great dinner. the last two miles of the day, from bar to campsite, were challenging  M 05/11  DISTANCE: 17.1DESTINATION: after Tower access road/stealth tented ¢¢Knife Edge, Bear Rocks, Bake Oven Knob and, most of all, Lehigh Gap took effort. a wrong turn out of a shelter area break cost me some time.T 05/12 DISTANCE: 15.0DESTINATION: PA 33, Wind Gap!fyi, though the guide says you can, NO TENTING at the BEER STEIN ¢¢heat and hills had me opt. for doing laundry, eating calzone, staying over night and having some dos equis with the most interesting man in the ...W 05/13  DISTANCE: 15.6 DESTINATION: PA 611, Del. Water Gap¢¢cool with some wind made for a great day to tackle Wolf Rocks. good ribs with Sam at the Sycamore Grill; slept at the church of the mt. hostel.R 05/14 DISTANCE: 24.8DESTINATION: Brink Shelter/tented¢¢left a full hostel before 6, was chilly. Sunfish Pond has a rocky trail. picked up a resupply box and had lunch at the Mohican Outdoor Center. little water! F 05/15 DISTANCE:  19.6DESTINATION: High Point Shelter/tented¢¢a rather non-eventful but nice day; even i am tiring of complaints about rocky trail and sore feet, so i'll stop.Sat 05/16 DISTANCE: 24.9DESTINATION: Footbridge after Wawayanda S./stealth tented¢¢poured about 2:30 a.m.; was hiking by 4:40; flat and fast morning in rain led to a sunny climb up Wawayanda Mt. raining again by 6 as my tent went up. on to NY!'Wildfire', a local day hiker and cigar smoker, and 'Sheepshead' (with Sheboygan area history) get mentioned here for their efforts to assist others they come across. these guys made the trail a better experience for me. THANKS
Date: 2015-05-17
From: after Wawayanda Shelter

To: West Mombasha Rd.
Miles today: 16.1

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:Sun 05/17 DISTANCE: 16.1DESTINATION: West Mombasha Rd.¢¢rained in the night. hiked with 'Sawyer' in a.m., slippery rock piles had me tumblin'. needed a mountain climbing class for NY.
Date: 2015-05-18
From: West Mombasha Rd.

To: William Brien Memorial Shelter
Miles today: 14.6
Weather: overcast clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:M 05/18  DISTANCE: 14.6DESTINATION: William Brien Mt. Shelter/tented¢¢loved Buchanan Mt. so i did it twice! long story, short on brains. good thing i lost weight as i survived the Lemon Squeezer.
Date: 2015-05-20
From: Hemlock Springs Campsite

To: Shenandoah Tenting Area
Miles today: 21.7
Weather: scattered clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:W 05/20 DISTANCE: 21.7DESTINATION: Shenandoah Tenting Area¢¢started the day off great with a stop at the Appalachian Deli to dry out, get another breakfast and a sub for lunch!
Date: 2015-05-21
From: Shenandoah Tenting Area

To: Telephone Pioneers Shelter
Miles today: 18.1
Weather: overcast clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:R 05/21 DISTANCE: 18.1DESTINATION: Telephone Pioneers Shelter/set up tent (nobody is here)¢¢mattress popped a seam so now i am more down to earth. Mountain Top Deli for lunch, i got that down.
Date: 2015-05-22
From: Telephone Pioneers Shelter

To: Schaghticke Mt. Campsite
Miles today: 18.3

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:F 05/22 DISTANCE:  18.3DESTINATION: Schaghticke Mt. Campsite/tented¢¢wasted 3+ miles heading left instead of right out if the shelter, think i need a tour guide! good hiking early in Connecticut.
Date: 2015-05-23
From: Footbridge after Wawayanda Shelter 

To: Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to
Miles today: 20.2

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:Sun 05/17 DISTANCE: 16.1DESTINATION: West Mombasha Rd.¢¢rained in the night. hiked with 'Sawyer' in a.m., slippery rock piles had me tumblin'. needed a mountain climbing class for NY.M 05/18  DISTANCE: 14.6DESTINATION: William Brien Mt. Shelter/tented¢¢loved Buchanan Mt. so i did it twice! long story, short on brains. good thing i lost weight as i survived the Lemon Squeezer.T 05/19 DISTANCE: 12.4DESTINATION: Hemlock Springs Campsite/tented. rained early, very humid, bonked and called it a day sooner that i wishedW 05/20 DISTANCE: 21.7DESTINATION: Shenandoah Tenting Area¢¢started the day off great with a stop at the Appalachian Deli to dry out, get another breakfast and a sub for lunch!R 05/21 DISTANCE: 18.1DESTINATION: Telephone Pioneers Shelter/set up tent (nobody is here)¢¢mattress popped a seam so now i am more down to earth. Mountain Top Deli for lunch, i got that down.F 05/22 DISTANCE:  18.3DESTINATION: Schaghticke Mt. Campsite/tented¢¢wasted 3+ miles heading left instead of right out if the shelter, think i need a tour guide! good hiking early in Connecticut.Sat 05/23 DISTANCE: 20.2DESTINATION: Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to/tented (nobody is here)¢¢cool morning and great hiking. St. Johns Ledges took my legs; the a long flat along the Housatonic River didn't save me.pushing myself a bit too much again has me making mistakes, and NY beat me up. Connecticut's terrain doesn't seem a whole lot more promising. however, a day and a half more hiking and it's on to Mass. but first, let's do a ZERO day at Maria's.ever so tiny, there appears to be a very small light at the end of this tunnel.
Date: 2015-05-24
From: Pine Swamp Book

To: Undermountain Rd., Salisbury, CT
Miles today: 15.5

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:Sun 05/24 DISTANCE: 15.5DESTINATION: Salisbury, CT and the home of Maria McCabe¢¢a beautiful, wonderful, glorious, fantastic day to hike a relatively short distance to a bed. a bit beat up and tired after 26+ days without a zero, but i've got a solution ...
Date: 2015-05-26
From: home 

To: Glen Brook Shelter
Miles today: 13.5
Weather: overcast clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:T 05/26 DISTANCE: 13.5DESTINATION: Glen Brook Shelter/tent platform¢¢the warm and humid climbs of Lions 2day Head, Bear Mt. and Mt. Race & Everett were challenging while Sages Ravine & the CT-MA border is noteworthy.
Date: 2015-05-27
From: Glen Brook Shelter

To: Tom Leonard Shelter
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: broken clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:W 05/27 DISTANCE: 14.3DESTINATION: Tom Leonard Shelter fell on Mt. Bushnell, thick squits in Jug End and bonked again! lost my tent poles & it poured by 6 p.m. not the best of days.
Date: 2015-05-28
From: Tom Leonard Shelter

To: U.S. 20 Berkshire Lakeside Lodge
Miles today: 22.7
Weather: light rain

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:R 05/28 DISTANCE: 22.7DESTINATION: U.S. 20; Berkshire Lakeside Lodge¢¢very humid and sluggish hike early; the Ledges, Baldy Mt., Goose Pond passed as i focused on a bed and egg-foo-young.
Date: 2015-05-30
From: Pine Swamp Brook Lean-to

To: St. Mary's of the Assumption
Miles today: 11.8
Weather: scattered clouds

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:93.8 miles for the week brings me to 1577.9 total; following is the breakdown:Sun 05/24 DISTANCE: 15.5DESTINATION: Salisbury, CT and the home of Maria McCabe¢¢a beautiful, wonderful, glorious, fantastic day to hike a relatively short distance to a bed. a bit beat up and tired after 26+ days without a zero, but i've got a solution ...M 05/25  DISTANCE: 0.00 DESTINATION: r & r¢¢a bed, parade, laundry, sweets and tlc.T 05/26 DISTANCE: 13.5DESTINATION: Glen Brook Shelter/tent platform¢¢the warm and humid climbs of Lions 2day Head, Bear Mt. and Mt. Race & Everett were challenging while Sages Ravine & the CT-MA border is noteworthy.W 05/27 DISTANCE: 14.3DESTINATION: Tom Leonard Shelter fell on Mt. Bushnell, thick squits in Jug End and bonked again! lost my tent poles & it poured by 6 p.m. not the best of days. R 05/28 DISTANCE: 22.7DESTINATION: U.S. 20; Berkshire Lakeside Lodge¢¢very humid and sluggish hike early; the Ledges, Baldy Mt., Goose Pond passed as i focused on a bed and egg-foo-young.F 05/29 DISTANCE:  16.0DESTINATION: Kay Wood Shelter¢¢late start and a fairly non-taxing hike in great weather.Sat 05/30 DISTANCE: 11.8DESTINATION: St. Mary's Church, Cheshire¢¢climbs, possible rain & humidity (knowing i have another day before a zero) have me opt. for pizza & beer!a new sleeping pad, shoes and tent poles await for me in Williamstown ... hopefully; AND a day off to celebrate my wedding anniversary (alone?) and rest before pushing ahead.
Date: 2015-05-31
From: St. Mary's Church/Cheshire 

To: MA 2, Williamstown
Miles today: 14.7
Weather: light rain

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:Sun 05/31 DISTANCE: 14.7DESTINATION: US 2, Williamstown Motel¢¢poured viciously while i was on the church floor. rained on and off on the way to fog atop Mt. Greylock and lunch. very slippery on the way down.
Date: 2015-06-04
From: Story Spring Shelter

To: Spruce Peak Shelter
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: scattered clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:R 06/04 DISTANCE:  18.3 DESTINATION : Spruce Peak Shelter/tented ¢¢Stratton Mt. took a lot of effort. was dissapointed in the 'short' distance i put in ???   i'm gettin loopy out here!
Date: 2015-06-05
From: Spruce Peak Shelter

To: Big Branch Shelter
Miles today: 19.3
Weather: light rain

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:F 06/05 DISTANCE:  19.3DESTINATION: Big Branch Shelter ¢¢had lunch in Bromley Mts. ski warming hut. Baker Peak was an unexpected, steep, stoney hoot! glad AWOL described this shelter as 'heavy weekend use', no one showed. rained during the night.
Date: 2015-06-06
From: St. Mary's Church/Cheshire 

To: Clarendon Shelter
Miles today: 16.9
Weather: clear sky

JOURNAL ADJUSTMENT, SEPTEMBER:106.6 miles for the week brings me to 1684.5 total; following is the breakdown:Sun 05/31 DISTANCE: 14.7DESTINATION: US 2, Williamstown Motel¢¢poured viciously while i was on the church floor. rained on and off on the way to fog atop Mt. Greylock and lunch. very slippery on the way down.M 06/01  DISTANCE: 0.00 DESTINATION: r & r¢¢Fed Ex 3 day rush delivery equals 7 days!T 06/02 DISTANCE: 14.1DESTINATION: Congdon Shelter¢¢didn't start hiking until 1:20, and mud welcomed me to VermontW 06/03 DISTANCE: 23.3DESTINATION: Story Spring Shelter/tented¢¢numerous climbs, with Glastenbury Mt. and it's tower being memorable. a very wet trail!R 06/04 DISTANCE:  18.3 DESTINATION : Spruce Peak Shelter/tented ¢¢Stratton Mt. took a lot of effort. was dissapointed in the 'short' distance i put in ???   i'm gettin loopy out here! F 06/05 DISTANCE:  19.3DESTINATION: Big Branch Shelter ¢¢had lunch in Bromley Mts. ski warming hut. Baker Peak was an unexpected, steep, stoney hoot! glad AWOL described this shelter as 'heavy weekend use', no one showed. rained during the night.Sat 06/06 DISTANCE: 16.9DESTINATION: Clarendon Shelter/tented ¢¢another shorter than planned day. the straight up 'rock scramble', after the view of Rutland's airport, had everything to do with that.gonna 'take the air out' of this hike; though i now understand that saying/writing this is easier than doing. however, though great people, i've run into many who seem a tad overdriven with miles per day and catching the next hiker. ambitious, competitive, tightly wound, well that's me; would like to make that the former me.
Date: 2015-06-07
From: Clarendon Shelter 

To: Sherburne Pass Trail
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: light rain

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:18.3 on Sun 06/7: Sherburne Pass Trailand THE INN AT LONG TRAIL. going up Killington was rugged as i hiked briefly with 'Conan', then 'Red Feather' floated by ... again. met Gecko and remet 'Movin On' at the Inn.
Date: 2015-06-08
From: Inn At Long Trail

To: take a day
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:0.00 on M 06/08: this Inn was the starting point to my former, and only, experience with the A.T. in August of 2013 Hobbit & i hiked four days to Hanover. back then, my trail name was 'Short Hitter' with admiration for 'Fozzy Bear' and 'Two Sticks', 2 thru-hikers. though it was a great time filled with fun memories, i was quietly certain that i would never return; the rain, mud and hills i could do without.
Date: 2015-06-11
From: Happy Hill Shelter

To: Velvet Rocks
Miles today: 7.3
Weather: scattered clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:7.3 on R 06/11: Velvet Rocks Shelter/tented; between breakfast at Lou's, a burger at Molqlies and a beer at Murphy's, i had a great day in Hanover. people here, and in Norwich, treat hikers like celebs.
Date: 2015-06-13
From: Clarendon Shelter 

To: Ore Hill Campsite
Miles today: 19.5

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:to me, ticks are the most unappealing feature out here. was told that there are no ticks in Vermont and New Hampshire; that was a crock! deet may keep most away but certainly not all as i am up to eight for the trip now that i have unstuck from myself. 98.7 miles for the week brings me to 1783.2 total; following is the breakdown:18.3 on Sun 06/7: Sherburne Pass Trailand THE INN AT LONG TRAIL. going up Killington was rugged as i hiked briefly with 'Conan', then 'Red Feather' floated by ... again. met Gecko and remet 'Movin On' at the Inn.0.00 on M 06/08:  *this Inn was the starting point to my former, and only, experience with the A.T. in August of 2013 Hobbit & i hiked four days to Hanover. back then, my trail name was 'Short Hitter' with admiration for 'Fozzy Bear' and 'Two Sticks', 2 thru-hikers. though it was a great time filled with fun memories, i was quietly certain that i would never return; the rain, mud and hills i could do without.18.0 on T 06/09: Wintturi Shelter; ran into Lucky and heavy rain. Gecko was at the shelter who is now 'Storm'.20.4 on W 06/10: Happy Hill Shelter; a challenging hike with friends made it doable, if not enjoyable. mosquitoes and dirt rule this shelter.7.3 on R 06/11: Velvet Rocks Shelter/tented; between breakfast at Lou's, a burger at Molqlies and a beer at Murphy's, i had a great day in Hanover. people here, and in Norwich, treat hikers like celebs.15.2 on F 06/12: Trapper John Shelter; shorter than i wanted, just didn't have it; or maybe NH has a bit too much for me?19.5 on Sat 06/13: Ore Hill Campsite/tented. Smarts Mt. and Mt. Cube are big.i'm set for Mt. Moosilauke (and beyond) this coming week. was admittedly a bit intimidated by the hikes and climbs i understand are mandatory in these parts. but now, it's kinda like, "bring it !!!" everything i've done so far seems to have built and prepared me for the remainder of the trail; so all that is left is to do it and go home. now there's a four letter word i like!
Date: 2015-06-16
From: NH 25

To: Eliza Brook Shelter
Miles today: 16.8

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:if "a picture is worth a thousand words", with over a grand of pics. attached to this journal, then i've said quite a bit, even though my actual postings have decreased from early on.please, match 'em up with my dates and mileage and come on a hike with me. i like/need the company...16.8 on T 06/16: Eliza Brook Shelter; up and down Moosilauke, poured in the p.m. while on Wolf Mt.
Date: 2015-06-20
From: Ore Hill Campsite

To: Madison Spring Hut 
Miles today: 18.1
Weather: moderate rain

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:the White Mts. are difficult beyond my description, as is NH in general. i don't want to think what Maine will be like though will experience it very soon.78.8 miles for the week brings me to 1862 total; following is the breakdown:7.3 on Sun 06/14: NH25, Hikers Welcome Hostel; movies and layer upon layer0.00 on M 06/15: zeroed = wet weather & National Holiday for Honda's birthday16.8 on T 06/16: Eliza Brook Shelter; up and down Moosilauke, poured in the p.m. while on Wolf Mt.5.8 on W 06/17: Lonesome Lake Hut; up & down Kinsman Mt., work for stay (wfs).16.0 on R 06/18: Frost Trail/Galehead Hut; Franconia Ridge, wfs is cool, then rain.14.8 on F 06/19: Saco River/stealth tent; wet a.m., sun & a taxing day on "easy" trail.18.1 on Sat 06/20: Madison Spring Hut; lazy start with lunch at Zealand Falls Hut & 'Cashmere' got me up Washington Mt. and to Madison Spring Hut late for wfs.don't expect much more from me in the way of posts to this journal. i'll add details and photos (waiting to name them later) if/when i am able. my phone isn't working all that well, cell service is, and will be, sketchy, and my full concentration needs to be on getting this hike done!
Date: 2015-06-21
From: Madison Spring Hut 

To: NH 16, Pinkham Notch
Miles today: 7.8
Weather: few clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:7.8 on Sun 06/21: White Mts. Hostel; up, then down off Mt. Madison in the wind and rain. down to Pinkhams Notch for a ride to the hostel.
Date: 2015-06-24
From: NH 16

To: Imp Campsite
Miles today: 13.1
Weather: overcast clouds

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:13.1 on W 06/24: Imp Campsite; Wildcat Mt. had significant climbs but was kinda fun. a deer was ON the trail coming into Carter Notch Hut. Carter Dome and Mt. Hight were nice, the downs to the shelter were a bite!
Date: 2015-06-27
From: Madison Spring Hut 

To: Grafton Notch, the Cabin Hostel 
Miles today: 9.7
Weather: moderate rain

ADJUSTED JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER:thirteen down, one to go(added 7/4)i knew i was gonna take a day off even before i fell (on flat ground); TWISTED my left ankle. hobbling down from Madison Hut & Mt. in the fog, wind and rain, every step was painful. just got to deal with it.60 miles for the week brings me to 1922 total; following is the breakdown:7.8 on Sun 06/21: White Mts. Hostel; up, then down off Mt. Madison in the wind and rain. down to Pinkhams Notch for a ride to the hostel.0.00 on M 06/22: zeroed with bad ankle.0.00 on T 06/23: double zero due to rain.13.1 on W 06/24: Imp Campsite; Wildcat Mt. had significant climbs but was kinda fun. a deer was ON the trail coming into Carter Notch Hut. Carter Dome and Mt. Hight were nice, the downs to the shelter were a bite!14.9 on R 06/25: Trident Col Campsite; Mt. Moriah was an early challenge in the fog. stopped by hostel for more wieght, lunch and ice cream.14.5 on F 06/26: Full Goose Shelter/tented; Goose Eye Mt. peak x 3; very challenging.9.7 on Sat 06/27: Grafton Notch, Hwy 26, the Cabin Hostel; accomplished Mahoosuc Notch & Arm!!! Speck Mt climb was straight up!
Date: 2015-07-01
From: the Cabin

To: ME 17
Miles today: 13.2
Weather: light rain

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:many have asked about the wildlife out here. and though no bear or moose to date, every day has been a treat to view and appreciate the variety of critters.coming into Carter Notch and Hut the other day, i had stopped briefly, and apparently quietly enough, that a whitetail came up the trail toward me. rushing to take some photos, the deer left only to return and come even closer ...13.2 on W 07/01: ME 17, the Cabin; up Ole Blue before 'Red Feather' & big time RAIN!
Date: 2015-07-03
From: Piazza Rock area

To: Polar Ridge Lean-to
Miles today: 8.9
Weather: moderate rain

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:8.9 on F 07/03: Poplar Ridge Lean-to/tented; the Saddlebacks x 3, 2 of them over 4,000 feet, was enough for one day.
Date: 2015-07-04
From: Grafton Notch, Hwy 26, the Cabin Hostel

To: Crocker Cirque Campsite
Miles today: 14.2
Weather: heavy intensity rain

JOURNAL ADJUSTED, SEPTEMBER:if you go back to 6/27, the dates and miles are in now ...remind me to tell you about 'Honey' & 'Bear' and the connections to Earl Shaffer.71.7 miles for the week brings me to 1993.7 total; following is the breakdown:0.00 on Sun 06/28: the Cabin Hostel, near Andover; heavy rain ALL day.10.3 on M 06/29: East B Hill Rd. the Cabin; Baldpate west & east, Dunn Notch & Falls.10.1 on T 06/30: South Arm Rd. the Cabin; Moody Mt. and a big climb.13.2 on W 07/01: ME 17, the Cabin; up Ole Blue before 'Red Feather' & big time RAIN!15.0 on R 07/02: Piazza Rock Lean-to/tented; "good" trail they say, lots of MUD!8.9 on F 07/03: Poplar Ridge Lean-to/tented; the Saddlebacks x 3, 2 of them over 4,000 feet, was enough for one day.14.2 on Sat 07/04: Crocker Cirque Campsite/tented; snapped the bad ankle, broke a pole, then proceeded to climb mts.
Date: 2015-07-05
From: Crocker Cirque Campsite

To: ME 27
Miles today: 7.3
Weather: light rain

sign me up, cause i'm ...ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:7.3 on Sun 07/05: Hwy 27, Stratton Motel; nice walk with Yes Ma'am on the way up and Hobbit on the way down ... via cell. the Wolf Burger and Double Bag, by Long Trail Ale, hit the perverbial spot.
Date: 2015-07-10
From: Pleasant Pond Lean-to

To: Moxie Bald Mt. Lean-to
Miles today: 13.1

ADDED TO JOURNAL IN SEPTEMBER:13.1on F 07/10: Moxie Bald Mt. Lean-to/tented; Pleasant Pond Mt. went on forever; Bald was a hot, short, steep up.