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

To: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Miles today: 9.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Up early at 4:50 a.m. Put on my headlamp, ate and packed up. Was on the trail by 5:54 a.m. Only hiked 9.5 miles today into Harpers Ferry,W/VA. Crossed into another state and hit the 1000 mile mark, not quite half way. Went to Appalachian Trail Center to get my picture taken and weigh in. Was given the number 55 (the 55th thru-hiker so far to pass through Harpers Ferry in 2005).When I started, I weighed 195 lbs; now it is 172 lbs--less to carry, right? Big historic town where battles were fought between the North and South during the Civil War. Goodnight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-17
From: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

To: Hilltop Motel, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Zero Day -- Staying at the Hilltop Motel overlooking the Potomac River. Harpers Ferry is where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers flow together -- beautiful area.Happy Syttende Mai to all of you good Norwegians. Seneca called this morning. He's 12.5 miles out so will be in this afternoon. Another night in Harpers Ferry and then tomorrow back on the trail.Happy birthday, Bob Donner.Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-19
From: Pine Knob Shelter

To: Tumbling Run Shelter
Miles today: 26.2
Weather: overcast clouds

Today hiked 26.2 miles. Visited Washington Monument in Washinton State Park. Stopped at Dem-Mar County Park -- nice park. Hurt my back(my buckle from my fanny pack rubbed my tail bone). I fixed the problem with a strip cut from my ridgerest to buffer the buckle from my back. Good day. Staying at Tumbling Run Shelter. Crossed Mason-Dixon Line.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-20
From: Tumbling Run Shelter

To: Birch Run Shelter
Miles today: 19.6
Weather: light rain

Last night Seneca and I were the only two staying at Tumbling Run Shelters (they have two shelters there -- one for snorers and one for non-snorers. It rained all of last night and most of the day. We did 19.6 miles today -- cold and wet. Tonight are sharing Birch Run Shelter with a group of boys and tow teachers from Maryland. Ten people -- it's going to be noisy tonight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-21
From: Birch Run Shelter

To: Iron Mansion
Miles today: 10.0

Only about 10 miles today. Waited for my food drop, spending the night here. We are just past the half-way point (1087 miles) to Maine. To honor that they have the 1/2 gallon club. In one setting you eat a half gallon of ice cream and I did it in the flavor of chocolate. Sunny today -- not too warm, around 68 to 70 degrees. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-22
From: Iron Mansion

To: Appalachian Motor Inn
Miles today: 27.5

Started at Iron Mansion at Furnace State Park at 7:30 a.m.. Went 27.5 miles today. Good day, not as hilly. Went through some farm land -- open fields -- corn is up about 2 inches in some areas -- wheat looks good. Ate lunch (late) in Boiling Springs. Went on 8 more miles to Highway 11 -- staying at the Appalachian Motor Inn. Looking forward to tomorrow when I meet Diane, Dina and Heidi in Duncannon at the Doyle Hotel.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-23
From: Appalachian Motor Inn

To: Doyle Hotel, Duncannon
Miles today: 17.5
Weather: light rain

Will update when we get Ican's trail notes. Met Diane, Dina and Heidi at Duncannon Hotel late in the afternoon. Spent time visiting with thru-hikers and introducing everyone. Drove to Harrisburg to find motel for zero days touring and catching up.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-26
From: Zero Day in Hershey, PA

To: Top of Stony Mountain
Miles today: 21.0

Happy Birthday, Diane. Diane, Heidi and Dina were here in Duncannon, PA on 5/24, 5/25 and left on 5/26 in the morning. 2 zero days -- very good to see them. Went to Indian caverns, Hersey's Factory, shopping and to the Amish farms where we got a ride in a horse and buggy -- great time. Today they hiked with Seneca and I for about 2 miles then they hiked back to the car and started for home. We only hiked 21 miles to the top of Stony Mountain, near Horse Shoe Trail. Good day -- no rain. Had a haircut, down to 1/4 inch length on my head, a lot cooler. Going to bed. Goodnight -- 7:46 p.m.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-27
From: Top of Stony Mountain

To: ?
Miles today: 28.0

Happy Birthday to my younger brother David. We camped last night on Stony Mountain near the Horse Shoe Trail. Today we hiked 28 miles. Good day -- lots of rocks though. Looking to get out of PA because of roucks but still have a couple hundred miles to go. Good to have Diane, Dina and Heidi here to visit. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-28
From: ?

To: Eagles Nest Shelter
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Only went 15 miles today. Had to stop at Eagles Nest Shelter because of hard rain. Built a fire to dry out shoes and inserts. Shelter full and some tenters. Rain did stop toward evening. Lots of snorers, didn't sleep the best. Goodnight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-29
From: Eagles Nest Shelter

To: Top of Hawk Mountain
Miles today: 25.5

Started out at Eagles Nest Shelter. Went 8.6 miles to Port Clinton. Picked up our mail drop at Post Office. Thanks to Betty who set boxes outside. Went to Pavilion to unpack and repack food. Stopped at Peanut Store, then to Hotel Clinton to have a hamburger, then onward at 12 noon. Went 25.5 miles. Missed Eckville Shelter -- supposed to be a good one, but oh well that's life. Camping out on top of Hawk Mountain. Both Seneca and I are out of water which means no supper also. But it is only 1 3/4 mile to water in the morning. It is now 9:30 p.m. so good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-30
From: Top of Hawk Mountain

To: George Outer-Bridge Shelter
Miles today: 22.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Memorial Day. Woke up at tent site. Went to spring for water -- 1 1/2 miles from camp. Hiked through Knife Edge (sharp big rocks)--went 22.5 miles to George Outer - Bridge Shelter with hikers named Choo-Choo, Traction, Flash Gordon and Seneca. Started to rain again after we got to shelter. I saw a turkey today running ahead of me on the trail.Today I thought about all those close friends and relatives who have passed on. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-05-31
From: George Outer-Bridge Shelter

To: Gateway Motel, Wind Gap
Miles today: 21.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Started out early. Climbed Blue Mountain. Maybe the toughest climb yet -- 1000 feet in less than a mile (500 of them in less than 1/4 mile). Fun and challenging. 21 miles today. Seneca and I are staying at Gateway Motel in Wind Gap. Lots of rocks today, sharp ones. My shoes are taking a beating. Goodnight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-01
From: Gateway Motel, Wind Gap

To: Ramada Limited, Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Today got an early start--6:00 a.m. Make 17 miles today. More rocks, but made it to Delaware Water Gap. Tomorrow we cross the bridge into New Jersey, the end of PA. Got to the Ramada Limited -- NO REI poles or food drop -- we'll have to check that out. Had pizza as soon as we got into town. We have laundry to do, eat more, figure out our packages. (NOTE: So no one worries before the next journal entries, the motel staff did find ICan's and Seneca's mail drops later that day.)Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-02
From: Ramada Limited, Delaware Water Gap

To: top of mountain, NJ
Miles today: 27.0

Stayed last night at Delaware Water Gap, late start. Had breakfast, then wanted to go to visitor center, but it was closed because of high water (floods) earlier this year. We hiked 27 miles, then tented on top of a mountain -- first day into New Jersey. It was dark when we set up because we missed the shelter. We saw two deer today and a black bear running away from a stream. No pictures though. Beautiful state with a lot of open views.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-03
From: top of mountain, NJ

To: High Point Country Inn
Miles today: 15.5

Uneventful night last night tenting. Pulled off a few wood ticks. Went to High Point State Park Headquarters to pick up food drop. It was raining a bit so Seneca and I are staying at High Point Country Inn. Went 15.5 miles. I was hiking in the lead and I spotted two bear cubs trying to climb a tree. I took off my pack, got my camera then I spotted the mother bear. As Seneca came up, the mother bear stood on her hind legs, quite impressive and big. Got pictures, hope they turn out. All the excitement for today.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-04
From: High Point Country Inn

To: Wawayanda Shelter
Miles today: 26.0
Weather: clear sky

Saw two deer today. Hiked 26 miles today. Big climb at the last part. Stopped at a Farmers' Market 2/10 of a miles off the trail. Called Diane and got an ice cream cone and then on our way. Still in New Jersey. Slept in Wawayanda Shelter with Iceman and Seneca. Also met the Ridgerunner (he's the one who patrols the trail). No water at shelter -- we had to walk to ranger station to get some.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-05
From: Wawayanda Shelter

To: near Little Dam Lake
Miles today: 19.4

Saw two hen turkeys with their little ones. Went 19.4 miles today. A lot of rock climbing, straight up and straight down -- a challenge. Made it into New York State today. Only six states left including New York. Tenting tonight by Little Dam Lake. Good night.I appreciate all the support and encouragement from everyone. I get copies of the guest book in each mail drop so I can keep up with your comments.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-06
From: near Little Dam Lake

To: West Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 15.3
Weather: broken clouds

Today we hiked 15.3 miles, lots of ups and downs. At around 4:00 p.m. it started to rain so we stopped at West Mountain Shelter. Hot today but it cooled off when it rained. Tomorrow we should be in Fort Montgomery, NY. I believe today is D-Day when we landed on Normandy. Still raining -- I'm in my sleeping bag already at 6:20 p.m.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-07
From: West Mountain Shelter

To: Fort Montgomery, NY
Miles today: 6.5

Rained last night, but dry in the West Mountain Shelter. Went about 6 1/2 miles only to Fort Montgomery, N.Y. Went through the zoo, which the AT goes right through. Got my food drop. Small town -- did laundry. Will spend the night here and then off again tomorrow on the trail. Will start out by crossing the Hudson River. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-08
From: Fort Montgomery, NY

To: RPH Shelter
Miles today: 25.5
Weather: clear sky

Got a ride to bridge after 1/2 day rest. Went 25 1/2 miles to RPH Shelter which is a vonverted hunting shack with a porch -- nice shelter. Saw 2 swans with 7 little ones (whatever they are called). Hot day, 90 degrees plus. It rained at around 4:30 p.m. so we hiked in the rain for a while, about the last 3 miles. Slept good -- top bunk. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-09
From: RPH Shelter

To: Telephone Pioneers Shelter
Miles today: 16.6
Weather: scattered clouds

Had a good night's sleep. Woke up at 5:00 a.m. and on the trail by 6:15 a.m. Hot and muggy, went only 16.6 miles today. Broke off early, staying at the Telephone Pioneers Shelter. Went for a swim in Nuclear Lake -- the name scared us, but a ridge runner said it was tested okay. Going to bed early. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-10
From: Telephone Pioneers Shelter

To: Mt. Algo Shelter
Miles today: 21.5
Weather: overcast clouds

Started out in NY and ended the day in Connecticut. Telephone Pioneer Shelter to Mt. Algo Shelter. It was a 21.5 mile day, about four good climbs with a few more rocks. It was a long, hot day, but we made it okay.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-11
From: Mt. Algo Shelter

To: Kent, Connecticut
Miles today: 0.0

Left Mt. Algo Shelter early -- got into Kent around 7:30 a.m. in time for breakfast of omelette and toast. Then the usual, laundry and to the local outfitter. Seneca's daughter, son-in-law, grandson and granddaughter are coming to Kent to see Grandpa around 5:30 p.m. We have an apartment room to stay in for the evening then off again on the trail in the morning. Thanks for food drop and new trail shoes waiting for me in Kent (his last pair got shredded a little by the rocks).Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-12
From: Kent, Connecticut

To: Pine Swamp Brook Shelter
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Started out from Kent, CT with Jodi (Seneca's daughter), her husband Chris and Seneca's two grandkids. They hiked with us for about 1/2 mile thru a hay meadow, cross a bridge made of logs, up stone steps. Went 17 miles today -- HOT. Saw a turkey today. Made it to Pine Swamp Brook Shelter. Good night's sleep. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-13
From: Pine Swamp Brook Shelter

To: Rooming House, Salisbury CT
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: scattered clouds

It is three months today since we started the approach trail at Amicalola Falls, GA, almost 1500 miles ago. Seneca and I did 17 miles today -- hot (90 degrees) out. Made it to Salisbury, CT. We are staying at a rooming house of Maria McCabe. Good rates compared to motels in this town. Hope it is cooler tomorrow. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-14
From: Rooming House, Salisbury CT

To: Hemlocks Shelter
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: broken clouds

Started out from Salisbury, CT. Forgot to get fuel (stores were all closed on our way out of town). We found a gentleman who had some denatured alcohol. Hot in the morning then a change in the weather with a cool breeze from the north. Got to the Hemlocks Shelter. Only went about 14 miles today. Had some big climb, Bear Mountain, highest point in Connecticut. Crossed over to Massachusetts today at Sages Ravine. We have 4 states left. Going to bed now -- Goodnight. Have gone 1499.2 miles so far.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-15
From: Hemlocks Shelter

To: tenting campsite
Miles today: 25.6

Tenting tonight in a a campsite. Put my tent on a platform, first time for that. Made 25.6 miles today -- we started at 6:20 a.m. The mosquitoes were a little nuisance last night at Hemlocks Shelter so I put on my head net and it worked good. I saw a turtle and a porcupine today. It is cooler today, a better day for hiking. Well, it is my bedtime -- 8:45 p.m. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-16
From: tenting campsite

To: October Mountain Lean To
Miles today: 18.7
Weather: light rain

Started today at Shaker Campsite. It rained last night as soon as we went to bed -- good timing, huh? Hiked 18.7 miles today. Staying at October Mountain Lean To (word for shelter in Massachusetts). Very light rain all day. We got into the shelter around 4:15 p.m. and it started to pour. Into bed early. It got cool compared to a couple of days ago.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-17
From: October Mountain Lean To

To: Rob's House, Dalton
Miles today: 12.0

Rained all last night. It made for a muddy day, but we hiked the 12 miles into Dalton, Massachusetts, arriving about noon. We are staying at a guy's (Rob's) house where he lets hikers stay and shower. Getting ready for bed and hitting the trail again tomorrow.(ICAN enjoys reading your guest book entries. Everyone's encouragement and support mean so much!)Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-18
From: Rob's House, Dalton

To: lawn, North Adams, Massachusetts
Miles today: 23.1

Started out from Dalton. Cloudy, started to rain around noon. Started big climb up to Greylock Mountain, a 7 1/2 mile climb -- gradual, but still climbing. Bascom Lodge at top of mountain. Very steep descend, slipped three times on the way down, landed on my seat all three times (controlled slide). Got into North Adams, Massachusetts. Stayed with a couple that let us use their lawn to pitch our tents. Run down motel room would have cost $110 a night -- real spendy. Good night.(Pete -- Bascom Lodge on top of Greylock Mountain. We knew a Bascom from North Adams.)Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-19
From: lawn, North Adams, Massachusetts

To: Melville Nauheim Shelter
Miles today: 20.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Packed up tent from Chris and Pat's lawn. Went to shopping center to eat. Father's Day today -- got cards from Dina and Heidi, also Alex and Nick. Called home. North Adams, Massachusetts, is where Sprague Electric was -- they manufactured capacitors for Stark Electronics years ago.Got a late start around 9 a.m. Went into Vermont today. Hiked 20 miles today -- staying at Melville Nauheim Shelter. Goodnight!Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-20
From: Melville Nauheim Shelter

To: Story Spring Shelter
Miles today: 17.4
Weather: scattered clouds

Got an early start at 6:15 a.m. Hiked 17.4 miles today. Lots of mud on Trail because it had rained five days in a row before. Got into Story Spring Shelter early, around 4 p.m. To bed early as normal. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-21
From: Story Spring Shelter

To: Spruce Peak Shelter
Miles today: 18.7
Weather: few clouds

Started out at Story Spring Shelter at 6:15 a.m. Hiked up Stratton Mountain, highest mountain in southern Vermont. Hiked 18.7 miles today -- lots of mud on trail. Saw a grouse today -- she must have been in her nest because she pretended she was wounded, trying to lead us away. Stopped at Spruce Peak Shelter for the night -- sunshine all day. Goodnight.P.S. 1st day of summer, also nude hiking day -- Seneca and I didn't practice it or see anybody else doing it either.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-22
From: Spruce Peak Shelter

To: Sutton's Place, Manchester, VT
Miles today: 3.0

Hiked a big 3 miles today to VT Road #11 and #30. Hitched a ride into Manchester with a nice lady, Cindy Gubb, director of the local high school (Burr & Burton Academy). She also has done some hiking. Ate a big hiker's breakfast at Up for Breakfast Restaurant. Did usual -- laundry, eat, shower, not necessarily in that order. Seneca's wife Renee and grandson Hart came to visit. We will be taking a zero day tomorrow, a rest that is probably needed. Dinner at the Sirloin Saloon, beer at a pub and back into bed by 10:30 p.m. Goodnight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-23
From: Sutton's Place, Manchester, VT

To: Sutton's Place, Manchester, VT
Miles today: 0.0

Woke up later (around 6 a.m.) than usual. Went to breakfast same place, Up for Breakfast (2nd floor). Had the hiker's special -- 2 eggs, home fries, 2 strips bacon, 2 sausage, toast, large orange juice, 2 plate-size buttermilk pancakes. I ate it all, clean plate, Mom would be proud. Zero day today -- a little shopping and rest. Went to EMS Sporting to get skull cap, socks, waterproofing spray. Goodnight.Ican continues to appreciates all the guest book entries you have been sending. He reads the recent ones when he picks up his mail drops. Thanks for all the interest and encouragement.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-24
From: Sutton's Place, Manchester, VT

To: Little Rock Pond Shelter
Miles today: 20.4
Weather: clear sky

Got started around 8:30 a.m. Had breakfast at the Rooster Cafe in Manchester, VT. After breakfast, Seneca's wife and grandson Hart took us to the trail. We hiked 20.4 miles today and stopped at Little Rock Pond Shelter. Only ones here so far. Good day -- mud has dried up some and that makes it easier to hike. Going to bed -- it's 8:30 p.m. Goodnight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-25
From: Little Rock Pond Shelter

To: Cooper Shelter
Miles today: 23.5
Weather: clear sky

Started out early again. We hiked 23.5 miles today, ending up on top of Killington Mountain, a climb of around 4100' in about 4 miles. Good to get to the top. We are staying in Cooper Shelter -- beautiful sunset. Hot today again -- 90 degrees plus. It was 96 degrees in a shelter we stopped for a break. Good long day. Can't wait to get home.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-26
From: Cooper Shelter

To: top of a mountain
Miles today: 20.0

Happy Birthday Marion, my sister back in St. Francis, MN. She is a young 59 today. Also happy 92nd birthday to my aunt Ella in Belview, MN. Today we hiked 20 miles, starting out at Cooper Shelter on top of Mt. Killington, VT, 2nd highest mountain in the state of Vermont at 4235' and we ended up the day tenting on tope of a mountain. Hot today, no breeze -- drinking lots of water. Overall it was a good day. Getting tired -- less than 500 miles to go, but they are harder ones. Goodnight.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-27
From: top of a mountain

To: Thistle Hill Shelter
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: light rain

Started out from camp site on top of a mountain. Hiked 18 miles today. Hot today, rained for about an hour. Staying at Thistle Hill Shelter. Heat is really draining on the old system. Seneca is having a rough time with the heat too. Saw two turkeys and about 15 grouse or partridge today. Tomorrow hopefully we will be in New Hampshire. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-28
From: Thistle Hill Shelter

To: Sunset Motor Lodge, Hanover, NH
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: light rain

Started out -- not a bad day -- about 15 miles into Hanover, NH. We are out of Vermont, good deal. The toughest two states are left -- NH and Maine. Hanover is a college town, very expensive to stay. We went out of town a couple of miles (free bus ride there). We stayed at Sunset Motor Lodge ($67 including continental breakfast and laundry and view of Connecticut River. Felt good to have a shower.(Note: journal notes are a little slow in arriving, but Ican and Seneca are officially in Maine and remain motivated to finish strong. They arrived in Andover, Maine, on Tuesday, July 12. They are almost 90% of the way there. Keep those guest book entries coming -- they need lots of encouragement to get to the top of Katahdin!!)Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-29
From: Sunset Motor Lodge, Hanover, NH

To: Trapper John Shelter
Miles today: 16.75
Weather: light rain

Started out from the Sunset Motel -- took the free bus there -- it's 2 miles out of Hanover, NH. Back into Hanover and ate breakfast again. I had already eaten after I got up, then ate continental breakfast, then breakfast in town. Good way to start a hike. Found our way out of town, poor markings of blazes, and went 16.75 miles today to Trapper John Shelter. Mosquitoes are terrible during the night. Am using my head net to sleep. Muddy trail. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-06-30
From: Trapper John Shelter

To: Ore Hill Shelter
Miles today: 19.5

Today would have been my parents' anniversary from 1937. Funny how a person remembers certain dates. Today we started out at Trapper John Shelter and hiked 19.5 miles. We are staying at Ore Hill Shelter -- I set up my tent inside the shelter to eliminate the mosquito problem. We made a campfire in front of the shelter so we could dry out our shoes. Eric from Montreal is staying in the shelter also with Seneca and me. Other people are tenting. All kinds of young kids on the trail, outward bound. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-07-01
From: Ore Hill Shelter

To: Glencliff, NH
Miles today: 8.0

Started out from Ore Hill Shelter. Made it into Glencliff. We are staying at a hostel in Glencliff, NH. Am sending some extra stuff home to lighten weight before the Presidential Range of mountains in New Hampshire. We made arrangements for next mail drop in next town because of 4th of July weekend. Motel people will pick up our food drop. Only did about 8 miles today. We'll rest and hit it again tomorrow.Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-07-02
From: Glencliff, NH

To: Eliza Brook Shelter
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Started out of Glencliff Hostel at 5:50 a.m. heading toward Mt. Moosilayke which is a 3000' climb and steep back down with rebar for hand holds. Real challenge, but fun. Staying at Eliza Brook Shelter. Hiked 17 miles even with rough terrain. Met a lot of day hikers and weekend hikers because of 4th of July weekend. Good day -- started out cloudy, then full sunshine. Good night.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!
Date: 2005-07-03
From: Eliza Brook Shelter

To: North Woodstock
Miles today: 8.5

Started out at Eliza Brook Shelter. Hiked only 8.5 miles today. Climbed Kinsman Mountain and ended up at North Woodstock. Got two mail drops here because I put wrong zip code on Glencliff mail drop list. Good to have plenty of food.Eiya-ya-ya-ya-ya!!