morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2007-05-20
From: Va.683

To: Va. 42
Miles today: 12.0

Appalachian Trail JournalDate: 5/20/07Mileage: 12 milesElevation: Starting location: Va 683Starting time: 11:30Ending location: Va 42Ending time: 7:15Weather: sunnyBreakfast: eggs, bacon and (that French thing goes here Breianna)Lunch: Dinner: hotdogs and mac and cheeseSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food: 10        Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: iceman, Bruce, Randy and BreiannaOnline Journal Entry: As I was waiting on the porch for the guys I met Robert helms he stayed at the same bed and breakfast but was bicycling the creeper trail instead of doing trail days. But he told me he belonged to the natural bridge Appalachian trial club and helped maintain part of the trail near Litchfield Va.We met Bruce and iceman and drove to Va 683 where they packed the food in there pack and I said bye to my family. Breianna and Randy bounced Bruce¢s truck on up to Pearisburg on there way home.Its never any easier parting with my family. I miss them horribly.We had hotdogs, the guys packed them in from town. Quote you used online:
Date: 2007-05-21
From: Va 42

To: Walker Gap
Miles today: 12.4

Appalachian Trail JournalDate: 5/21/07Mileage: 12.4 milesElevation: Starting location: Va 42Starting time: 10:00Ending location: Walker GapEnding time: 7:15Weather: sunnyBreakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Sleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Bruce, Fire Hazard and June bugOnline Journal Entry: That morning we had hotdogs left over from last night with my oatmeal.I got to fly my kite today for the first time but the wind was not consistent enough to keep it up.We past the shelter and opted to go on down to the next spring and look for a camp site.   When we got to the road there was this spot the looked like they had stacked hay or something. So we set up our 3 tents on this small area with a bed of hay under our tents. Built a fire ring (my first virgin fire ring). About dark Fire Hazard and June bug came and camped down from us, they talked way up in the night I don't know how they hiked the next day with that little sleep.
Date: 2007-05-22
From: Walker Gap

To: Va 615 Laurel Creek
Miles today: 13.3
Weather: clear sky

Date: 5/22/07Mileage: 13.3 milesElevation: Starting location: Walker GapStarting time: Ending location: Va 615 Laurel Creek Ending time: Weather: sunnyBreakfast: oatmealLunch: rice dinnerDinner: stroganoffSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: iceman, Bruce, Fire Hazard, June bug and othersOnline Journal Entry: After I got setup for camp I went down to the river to take a bath. There was a old bridge at the place I went and the only thing left was the piers made out of huge stones. I decided this would be good because the ledge would allow me to put my dry clothes on it and I could strip to nothing and have a wall between me and the road and people. The water wasn't very deep so I waded out to bath in my crocks. After washing my hair and stinky body I put on my bra and clean shirt. Now the challenge of getting my panties and shorts on while standing in water with crocks. So I slipped my crock off my left foot holding the crock in place by wedging it between the pier and my right foot. Remember crocks float and I needed to take it off so not to get my new clothes wet going in the leg hole. So I dried my leg and foot getting both my panties and shorts on my left leg while keeping my crock from floating away. Ok now for the right foot. Got my leg dried and foot then poof my foot slips I am standing on and I am in the water as I go down I yelled "oh shit". Still behind the pier but half dressed and wet from top to bottom and my crock floating away. Bruce and iceman was up near the camping area gathering wood and heard me yell. Iceman came down towards me only seeing a floating crock and yelled my name thinking I floated down stream I am sure. I am not dressed and yelling back I am ok just don't come down. After changing back into my stinky clothes I go back to camp. Saved my crock from floating away also.
Date: 2007-05-23
From: Laurel Creek Va 615

To: Helvey's Mill Shelter
Miles today: 9.1
Weather: few clouds

Date: 5/23/07Mileage: 9.1 milesElevation: Starting location: Laurel Creek Va 615Starting time: 8:00 approximatelyEnding location: Helvey's Mill ShelterEnding time: 4:00 approximatelyWeather: sunnyBreakfast: oatmealLunch: chicken dinner from the IGA deliDinner: mac and cheese with hotdog cut up in itSleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food: 20        Town food: 5        Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Handyman, C & N, Uluru, Iceman, Coach, Mountain Man and Bruce.Online Journal Entry: Today is my birthday I am 38. When I got a signal I called my voice mail to see who wished me happy birthday already. Shawnie was my first birthday massage. Then my mom. I called my husband and he never wished me happy birthday. Then Bruce and Iceman left me alone for the first part of the day. I felt very lonely and cried. Then when I got to Bland the guys had got a ride to town with Plodder who is healing from shin splints. He had shuttled hikers all morning. We went to the IGA store which sucks for re-supply for hikers. Only oatmeal they even had was the regular flavor. Yuk!I got a plate lunch with chicken fingers, broccoli casserole, and green beans. They have 2 tables and a few chairs out front so I took my lunch outside to eat. In a few minutes Bruce and Iceman came out with a 2 pack of cupcakes like Little Debbie things and a candle in each cake. It made my birthday so much better. Then my husband called back and wished me happy birthday. When we got to shelter the picnic table which was made out of like 4" thick boards, was to far from the shelter so we all 3 moved it in front of the shelter. That was a trip we had to turn it on its side and roll it over small logs and flip it back up right. Took all of 30 minutes or more to move it 15 feet.   The water was 7 switchbacks down the mountain in front of the shelter. I asked Mac to watch for me to keep anyone from coming down while I took a bath. I also washed my clothes and line dried them. I was so tired I was asleep before dark.
Date: 2007-05-24
From: Halvey's Mill Shelter

To: Dismal Creek Falls
Miles today: 18.2

Date: 5/24/07Mileage: 18.2 milesElevation: Starting location: Halvey's Mill ShelterStarting time: 7:35Ending location: Dismal Creek FallsEnding time: 4:00 Weather: sunnyBreakfast: oatmealLunch: hamburgerDinner: hamburgerSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food: 15        Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Bruce, Iceman, Rain check, and a couple going southbound Online Journal Entry: Right after the suspension bridge that I wouldn't walk on with anyone else on it at the same time. It was not because it was weak but because it bounced a lot and I didn't want to loose my balance. When we got to the road we hitched a ride to the little store where we got hamburgers and I got one to go with the lettuce, tomato, and onion in a baggie so I could heat it at camp. I wanted to camp at the falls and the only good site in view of the water was across a log going across the stream.   I crossed it but the guys wouldn't walk over on it so they forded the water in their crocks after I wined enough about wanting to camp near the water. The creeks are my favorite places and a water fall is a big bonus. A teenager hanging out with his girl friend at the falls said do you remember me from yesterday, I sold you the denatured alcohol. I laughed and said you sold me the wrong type alcohol. He ended up giving us some store bought moonshine (corn whiskey moon over Georgia). I walked back over the log to Rain Check and invited him over to our camp fire. That must have been the most I have heard him talk. He is the quite type person but very nice.Quote you used online:
Date: 2007-05-25
From: Dismal Creek Falls

To: Pearisburg Va
Miles today: 22.4
Weather: broken clouds

Date: 5/25/07Mileage: 22.4 milesElevation: one big climbStarting location: Dismal Creek FallsStarting time: 9:00 ishEnding location: Pearisburg VaEnding time: 8:45 pmWeather: sunnyBreakfast: oatmealLunch: hamburger helperDinner: taco salad from Wendy¢sSleeping details: motelMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food: 10        Lodging: 20        Gear:        Travel: 5Trailmagic:People around me: Bruce, Iceman and Ranger BobbieOnline Journal Entry: Today was a big mileage day. Going down mountains is worse than big climbs now. Because they are very hard on the knees. Angels rest view was a very nice view of the community.When we got to town it was almost dark. As we walked toward town I seen a young man on a porch, I asked him how to get to the catholic church. That's where Randy parked Bruce¢s truck. Then I offered to pay him $5.00 to drive Bruce to get the truck. We took off our packs and waited on Bruce to return.After checking in to a motel we went to Wendy¢s. Ranger Bobbie was so tired he didn't even want to eat. He said that was his biggest day yet.
Date: 2007-05-26
From: Perisburg Va

To: camp site near spring on mountain
Miles today: 3.9

Date: 5/26/07Mileage: 3.9 milesElevation: a very mean climbStarting location: Pearisburg VaStarting time: 7:40 pmEnding location: camp site near spring on mountainEnding time: 10:30 pmWeather: Breakfast: pancakesLunch: steak, corn on the cob and a baked potatoDinner: chicken strip basketSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food: 25        Town food: 20        Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Bruce, Iceman and 2 girlsOnline Journal Entry: We started the day off having breakfast at a corner caf©. I had pancakes and they were great. We then went back and gathered the laundry up. For a change Ranger Bobbie agreed to watch the laundry while we went to the library to us there computer. When we got back he had even folded our clothes into piles. I bet he turned a few hikers heads folding my panties and bra.After we finished with town chores we drove up to the catholic church hostel and packed our food in our packs. The guy that runs the hostel agreed to drive us back to the trail. He took forever talking and it was getting late. I asked him to drive me by Dairy Queen on the way. I got a ice cream for now and a chicken basket meal to eat after I get to camp.He dropped us off and it was very late. I carried my meal in my hand for a mile or so they attached the bag to my pack. I didn't lead because it was dark soon after we started. Bruce lead but his head light needed batteries bad and was very dim. I was in the middle so I traded with him. It was a rocky step climb. And I couldn't see the rock well so Bruce would walk about 15 feet then turn around and shine the light for me. Needless to say that was slow going.When we got to a place to camp I was so excited I yelled we are home. Bruce or Iceman one told me to shhhh that there is a tent over there. We then setup as quite as we could in the dark.That was my first night hike.
Date: 2007-05-27
From: campsite on mountain

To: Pine Swamp Branch Shelter
Miles today: 15.1
Weather: overcast clouds

Date: 5/27/07Mileage: 15.1 milesElevation: Starting location: campsite on mountain Starting time: Ending location: Pine Swamp Branch Shelter Ending time: 8:30Weather: sunny and thunder on the evening Breakfast: oatmealLunch: mac and cheese with spamDinner: hamburger helperSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Bruce, Iceman, Buffalo Bobbie, Rain Check, Sugar, C & N, and a lot of othersOnline Journal Entry: Pretty uneventful hike today. The last hour we was hiking very fast trying to beat a thunder storm and I turned in my ankle and fell on my right knee, which is the knee that already hurts from the impact on the down hill. It was alright by the time I got to camp and the storm also.
Date: 2007-05-28
From: Pine Swamp Branch Shelter

To: War Spar Shelter
Miles today: 12.7
Weather: broken clouds

Date: 5/28/07Mileage: 12.7 milesElevation: Starting location: Pine Swamp Branch ShelterStarting time: 8:30Ending location: War Spar ShelterEnding time: 6:30 approximatelyWeather: sunny and shower in the evening Breakfast: oatmealLunch: hamburger helperDinner: hamburger helperSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Bruce, Iceman, and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: The trail had a big bridge out and we had a choice of walking on the road or fording the steam where the bridge use to be, before a flood destroyed the old bridge. We took the bridge route because I didn't want to miss any white blazes. When we got to the creek we took our shoes off and put on our crocks and wadded across the creek.This is the first time that I have stayed in a shelter with only one other person other then our group. I guess a lot of people has quit or something.
Date: 2007-05-29
From: War Spar Shelter

To: Sarver Hollow Shelter
Miles today: 12.2
Weather: clear sky

Date: 5/29/07Mileage:   12.2 milesElevation: Starting location: War Spar ShelterStarting time: 7:30 amEnding location: Sarver Hollow ShelterEnding time: 6:00 pmWeather: hot and sunny, thunder in the eveningBreakfast: oatmealLunch: hamberger helperDinner: mac and cheeseSleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic: Dr Pepper and candy bars at Rocky Gap from a cooler on the side of the trail the wolf cookies was on the coolerPeople around me: Bruce, Iceman and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: I seen 2 black snakes today at different times. Both times I peed a little on myself. The guys said they would hate to be behind me if it was a rattle snake, that I would have to clean my pants.On the way down to the shelter which was along way down Bruce asked it I can do a dog bark sound. Iceman can do this great dog howl sound which he used on Clingmans Dome to freak out some kids. I was already on the Dome when he did the sound from down on the trail. A older man up there with me was asking me if I thought it was a Wolfe. Anyway I said let me try. It sounded like a poodle barked I laughed so hard at my pathetic attempt to bark. The shelter was the nicest shelter I stayed in so far but the water source was terrible. I wanted a bath so bad I used my bucket to dip out cups of water so not to contaminate my bucket.In the shelter log was a sighting of a copperhead which made for a terrible night sleep worrying about that snake.
Date: 2007-05-30
From: Sarver Hollow Shelter

To: Va 620 Trout Creek
Miles today: 13.6

Appalachian Trail JournalDate: 5/30/07Mileage:   13.6 milesElevation: Starting location: Sarver Hollow ShelterStarting time: 7:33Ending location: Va 620 Trout CreekEnding time: Weather: hot and sunny, thunder in the eveningBreakfast: oatmealLunch: hamberger helperDinner: mac and cheeseSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic: dr pepper and fruit punchPeople around me: Bruce, Iceman and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: It was thundering and lighting. We didn't go up to the Audi Murphy Memorial because we didn't want to be on top of a mountain with only a flg pole.
Date: 2007-06-02
From: Lamberts Meadow Campsite, Sawmill Run

To: Troutville Va
Miles today: 9.1

Date: 6/2/07Mileage:   9.1 milesElevation: Starting location: Lamberts Meadow Campsite, Sawmill RunStarting time: 6:30Ending location: Troutville, VAEnding time: 2:00Weather: sunnyBreakfast: oatmealLunch: no lunchDinner: chicken, mash potatoes, gravy, biscuits and cornSleeping details: motelMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging: 60        Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic: People around me: Bruce, Iceman Shiver and Shiver's husband AndyOnline Journal Entry: We hiked and met Shiver and her husband Andy. We all walked to town. I got a room alone for a change. Everyone left to eat and get Bruce¢s truck. I was so sleepy I slept until 8 pm. They got back after 9 pm with a to go box for me yummy. My husband was fishing in the nearby lake with some guys he worked with I was hoping he would find a way to visit with me but I guess he couldn't. As I walked the mountain ridges today I could see the lake to my right he was fishing on and the town on my left I am staying at tonight.Quote you used online:
Date: 2007-06-03
From: Daleville Va

To: Daleville Va
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: heavy intensity rain

Date: 6/3/07Mileage: 0 milesElevation: Starting location: Daleville VaStarting time: Ending location: Daleville VaEnding time: Weather: hard rains all dayBreakfast: cereal and bananaLunch: eggs, bacon, rice, salad, biscuits and gravy ¢ Shoney¢s barDinner: pizza hut pan pizza and a saladSleeping details: motelMoney spent:        Trail food: 30        Town food: 25        Lodging: 20        Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic: People around me: Bruce, iceman Andy (Shivers husband) and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: When I got up I had breakfast at the motel. It was rainy and a lazy day. I pretty much watched TV and typed journals most of the day.All 5 of us met at Shoney¢s for lunch and went to Wal-Mart to get camp food because Andy is going to help us slack pack Monday to Thursday and we are camping in a campground in the nights. They have a truck camper and iceman and Me are going to stay in are tents. So we are all going to get food for our night cookouts.I also got a wax job and contacts at the vision center. Wal-Mart a one stop shop if they only had a nail salon its time to get my nails done again but its Sunday and no one is open.That evening my husband was having a harder than normal day on the phone. I hope he is ok because I sure love him a lot and know it takes a lot to support me on this adventure. I have wanted this for about 10 years but I wouldn't stay if he said come home. My marriage is more valuable to me than any other goal or dream in life. I wish with all my heart he felt my love and feels better because I couldn't stand it if I made him sad just to fill my dream. I am not that selfish he will always come first. I love you Randy.Quot
Date: 2007-06-04
From: Daleville, Va

To: Black Horse Gap USFS road 186
Miles today: 13.6

Date: 6/4/07Mileage: 13.6 milesElevation: a great and easy dayStarting location: Daleville, VaStarting time: 10:30Ending location: Black Horse Gap USFS road 186Ending time: 5:30Weather: sunnyBreakfast: cereal and bananaLunch: mac and cheese hamburger helper Dinner: cheeseburger, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, fried peppers and onions and cantaloupeSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food: 30        Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic: People around me: Iceman, Andy (Shivers husband) and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: When I got up I had breakfast at the motel. Iceman and I got everything packed in the truck to send with Andy and got a late start. We said bye to Bruce, I am sure going to miss him. He has been like a brother to me for about 5 weeks. One thing I love out here is the family taking care of each other environment. Add to that he is a gentlemen whom was raised to respect a female which is almost non-existent in young kids now days. Its been a real joy to have met him. Right as we was leaving town we seen Tony the Tiger. He is zeroing today I hope he catches up with us he is a nice person.   The trail was pretty easy today. We met Andy at Wilson Creek Shelter and he walked out with us. We are camping on a tent site with no electric or water hookup. The company is great I am enjoying the camp ground environment with Shiver and her husband very much.Thank you Shiver and Andy for your kindness by including me in your week visit with each other.
Date: 2007-06-05
From: Black Horse Gap USFS road 186

To: Va 614
Miles today: 14.5

Date: 6/5/07Mileage: 14.5 milesElevation: a great and easy dayStarting location: Black Horse Gap USFS road 186Starting time: 8:30Ending location : Va 614Ending time: 4:30Weather: sunnyBreakfast: cerealLunch: mac and cheese hamburger helper Dinner: cheeseburger, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, fried peppers and onionsSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic: People around me: Iceman, Andy (Shivers husband) and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: Today makes 2 months on the trail.The company is wonderful. We didn't have to pack up a tent and stuff o after breakfast and a short drive we were back on the trail early. The walk was easy but the water was scares but we had plenty and only needed cooking water from the shelter (Bobblet Gap Shelter) which was the only water source in this section. We met Andy at Cove Mountain Shelter. If you are planning water Cove Mountain Shelter does not have water.When we got back to the camp I walked down to the camp host and asked him if he cared to charge my cell phone. So I left my cell phone and camera back and washed my clothes in the bathroom sink. I also took my pot in the bathroom and heated water and washed my hair and body. Wow do I feel better now. I hung up my clothes and Shiver offered me some hot water to make some coffee. I carried my cup of coffee down to check on my phone and chatted awhile with the host but my phone was only 90% charged so I left it and came back and eat supper. After getting done I went and got my cell phone and no more than got back when it started raining. I got in my tent and organized my stuff and made a list of stuff I needed and that Breianna needs to bring. I finished typing my journals and went to sleep.Q
Date: 2007-06-06
From: Va 614

To: Blue Ridge Parkway 76.3
Miles today: 13.7

Date: 6/6/07Mileage: 13.7 milesElevation: a lot of climbing in the hot sunStarting location: Va 614Starting time: 8:15Ending location : Blue Ridge Parkway 76.3Ending time: 4:30Weather: sunnyBreakfast: cerealLunch: mac and cheese hamburger helper Dinner: BLT and chipsSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food: 20        Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic: People around me: Iceman, Andy (Shivers husband) and ShiverOnline Journal Entry: We light packed today thanks to Andy for dropping us off and picking us up. Despite the lower mileage and lighter pack I am very tired and in my tent for bed with the sun still up.