morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2015-06-19
From: Darlington Shelter

To: Maine
Miles today: 0.0

Made it to Duncannon PA this morning. My cousins Drannon and Carol picked me up at the Doyle Hotel. Spending the night with them and then onward. The rocks have begun! Weather has been warm and humid but no where near SC standards. Enjoyed the little town of Boiling Springs. Have to go back there for some trout fishing in the future. Hey to all!!!
Date: 2015-06-25
From: Eckville Shelter

To: Maine
Miles today: 18.0

Kyle called this evening. He likes his new trail shoes (Merrells). He said the rocky part is a little tough, and his feet are sore.He is camping at Bake Oven Knob Shelter tonight. Last night, he was at Eckville Shelter (hiked about 17.5 miles yesterday). [This is the 3-month mark from his start date of March 24.]It's been raining a good bit up there, but supposed to clear up.He is about 44 miles from the PA-NJ border.--Susan
Date: 2015-06-27
From: Bake Oven Knob Shelter

To: Maine
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: moderate rain

Kyle is in Danielsville, PA. He is staying under a pavillion behind a restaurant in town, along with a few fellow hikers. It is raining there, so he is taking a 0 day today to rest, resupply, and do some laundry.He will stay in Danielsvlle, again, tonight, and should head out in the morning. Forecast is for rain to end in the morning. --Susan
Date: 2015-06-28
From: Maine

To: Maine
Miles today: 0.0

Hey All! Making it through rocky PA! Feet are sore but still no blisters. Stormy day yesterday but made it to a shelter before the worst hit. Should be in NJ by Tuesday. Another state down. Heat has not been too bad. No where near SC standards. Approx. 916 to go but who's counting? Hope all is well back home. Can't wait to see everybody and bore them with the pics.
Date: 2015-06-29
From: Wind Gap, PA

To: Maine
Miles today: 0.0

Kyle called earlier today to say that he stayed near Wind Gap, PA, last night. Someone in the area lets hikers stay in his garage, shower, and do laundry. He did note that he got a ride to a brew pub in the area. As fate would have it, the place is new and did not yet have its liquor license, so the beer was free! The "Kyle karma" strikes again! Tonight he should be at Kirkridge Shetler, if not beyond. --Susan
Date: 2015-07-04
From: Mashipacong Shelter

To: Maine
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: heavy intensity rain

Kyle stayed in Unionville, NY, last night, just across the border from NJ. The trail crosses back into NJ from there for a bit longer. He said it is raining, so he may take a 0 day or go to the next shelter (Pochuck Mtn) and see whether it clears up. He also reported that he saw another bear yesterday.--Susan
Date: 2015-07-04
From: Unionville, NY

To: Maine
Miles today: 0.0

Hey All!Managed to get a ride to church hostel in Vernon, NY for today. Staying out of the rain. Local guy is going to come back and pick me up in the morning and take me back to Unionville. I can leave my pack at the hostel and slackpack the stretch in between. About 12 miles. Great place to chill for the day. I have laundry, shower, phone charging, internet access, and brownies and ice cream in the fridge for thru hikers. The fire department folks are going to pick us up and take us to the fireworks with grilling out and music this evening! Life is good on the AT!
Date: 2015-07-09
From: Fingerboard Shelter

To: Maine
Miles today: 18.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Kyle had a great day yesterday. He crossed the Hudson River, climbed Bear Mtn. to the tower to see NYC in the distance. The trail also went through a zoo, so he reported that he saw another bear (this one was behind bars). He also went swimming in someone's pool, open to thru-hikers. He camped at Hemlock Springs Campsite last night. --Susan
Date: 2015-07-15
From: Maine

To: Maine
Miles today: 15.0

Kyle stayed at Bearded Woods Hostel, near Cornwall, CT, last night. He noted how nice the hostel is. Free shuttles, dinner and breakfast. They even do the laundry for the hikers! He noted, again, how much he's enjoyed hiking NJ, NY, and CT. He did not enjoy northern PA--rocky terrain with few views. --Susan
Date: 2015-07-20
To: Maine
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

Talked with Kyle last night (I have been out of town, so catching up), and here are the places he camped the last 3 nights:Friday, 7/17: Mt. Wilcox North ShelterSaturday, 7/18: Upper Goose Pond CabinSunday, 7/19 (last night): Kay Wood ShelterHe has now hiked more than 1,500 miles! He is Massachusetts and has about 30 miles to go to reach the Vermont border.--Susan
Date: 2015-07-20
From: Dalton, MA

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Been rainy the past few days. Managed to stay in shelters so not too wet. Upper Goose Pond is the best shelter yet on the trail. They have a canoe you can paddle around the lake and the caretaker makes you blueberry pancakes in the morning! Life is tough on the AT!
Date: 2015-07-21
From: Katahdin

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

Kyle is staying in Williamston, MA, tonight; about 4 miles from the Vermont border. He now has just under 600 miles left to go!Last night he stayed in a church basement in Cheshire, MA. He noted that many of the churches in the area open their doors to the thru-hikers and how welcomed that hospitality is.He got a treat box from his mom and dad and has been enjoying wonderful homemade goodies. He is looking forward to getting to Killington, VT, too, where another treat box from Dave and Diane await. --Susan
Date: 2015-07-25
From: Katahdin

To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: light rain

Made it to Manchester City, Vermont today. The 3/4 way point!!! Resupplied in town. Vermont has been fairly flat but very muddy. Went overt Stratton Mountian yesterday. The highest peak in Vermont. Great view from the fire tower on top. All is well. Still feeling good. Saw my first moose poop today but no moose yet.
Date: 2015-07-26
From: Stratton Pond Shelter

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 12.0

Kyle stayed in a hostel in Manchester Center, VT, last night. Said the forecast was for rain, so may take a 0 day today, pending the weather. Getting a few supplies to get him to Killington, where a treat box from Dave and Diane Mullis awaits him!--Susan
Date: 2015-07-28
From: Little Rock Pond Shelter

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Kyle is camping behind a restaurant at Vermont Hwy 103 tonight. Last night he camped at Little Rock Pond Shelter, where there was a canoe he could paddle around the pond there.He should reach Killington within the next couple of days. Phone reception was sketchy when we spoke. He noted the terrain is getting a bit tougher as he moves across the state.--SusanP.S. He told me that, as he was walking near the restaurant, he noticed a house with a S.C. flag flying on it. When he saw the owner, he spoke to him. Found out he was from Murrells Inlet. Small world...
Date: 2015-07-30
From: Hwy 103

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 21.0
Weather: broken clouds

Kyle made it to Killington last night. He camped in a grassy area across from The Inn at Long Trail. The inn offers full breakfasts, so he is having breakfast this morning, waiting for the outfitters to open so he may pick up his packages from me and Dave and Diane. He said today's weather forecast is not good--thunderstorms this afternoon are predicted, so he may take a 0 day or just go to the next shelter up the trail and wait it out.--Susan
Date: 2015-08-01
To: Katahdin
Miles today: 17.0
Weather: few clouds

Kyle spent last night at Winturri Shelter. He chose to take a 0 day 7/30 and stay in Killington to wait out the rain. He was happy to get his resupply box and a special goody box from Dave and Diane Mullis. Many thanks to them for all the great stuff!Not sure how far we will go today; at least to Thistle Hill Shelter, but probably beyond. He expects to reach New Hampshire within a couple of days! Right now, he is past 1,700 miles, with fewer than 500 to go!--Susan
Date: 2015-08-03
From: Thistle Hill Shelter?

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Kyle crossed into New Hampshire yesterday, reaching Hanover. He then caught a ride back to Norwich where he spent the night. Not sure where he spent Saturday night (possibly Thistle Hill Shelter). He noted that a lot of folks open their yards, garages to hikers this time of year, and he has stayed in several places like that, which has been helpful with all the rain they are getting up there. I kindly asked him to send some of that rain down here as SC is in a drought.--Susan
Date: 2015-08-05
From: Moose Mountain Shelter

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: scattered clouds

Kyle called and spoke briefly with me this morning (cell reception not good). He camped at Fire Wardens Cabin last night (8/4) and Moose Mountain Shelter the night before (8/3). He noted the terrain is getting tougher and rockier as he approaches the White Mountains, which he should reach in the next couple of days. He said the weather is cooler now. Mt. Washington's highs have been in the 40s! He is a little more than 80 miles from the summit of Mt. Washington, according to my book.It has rained just about every afternoon, he told me. All is well. --Susan
Date: 2015-08-06
From: Fire Wardens Cabin

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: moderate rain

Kyle called yesterday afternoon to tell me his boots, which I had just mailed back to him, were separating at the tread. He ducttaped them, but asked me to overnight his trail shoes to him at a hostel in Glencliff.Apparently, "overnighting" to the remote town of Glencliff, NH, may mean overnight/1 day, or it may mean 2 days.So, today he will hike into Glencliff and wait for his shoes. May mean 2 nights in Glencliff and a shuttle/slackpack day. Wait and see...--Susan
Date: 2015-08-06
From: Katahdin

To: View Entry
Miles today: 0.0

Staying at Hikers welcome Hostel the next two nights. I was able do work for stay and slack pack the next 26 miles! Doing Moosilauke tomorrow and on to Lincoln NH on Saturday. Shoes did not arrive but should be able to duct tape/shoe goo boots together for tomorrow's hike. Hope they arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to the Whites! Less than 400 to go. Can't wait to get to Monson to see Sugar Magnolia.
Date: 2015-08-07
From: Glencliff, NH

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 9.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Kyle slackpacked via shuttle to Lost River Road back to the Hikers Welcome Hostel in Glencliff. This took him over the first mountain in the Whites: Mt. Moosilauke. He noted that it was a pretty steep climb, with rebar imbedded in the rock to help hikers up/down the steep face.Said it was a nice day, and he got back to the hostel early this afternoon to retrieve his shoes that I mailed to him. Seems they arrived, according to the tracking #. He will stay at the hostel another night. He and a friend are staying free a second night, thanks to "work-for-stay" offered by the hostel (work for stay appears to be common in this area).--Susan
Date: 2015-08-09
From: Lost River Road, NH 112

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 17.0

Kyle called this morning. He camped last night in someone's back yard in Lincoln, NH, after slackpacking 17 miles. Some of his hiking friends are taking a 0 day to do laundry and resupply. He's not sure whether he will stay put with them or head out later today to get a few miles in.He said the hiking has gotten much tougher in the Whites. He's expecting to average 8-10 per day through this stretch. Yesterday he crossed Mt. Kinsman. He is about 40 miles from the summit of Mt. Washington, so amending travel time to reach it to 4 days. --Susan
Date: 2015-08-11
From: Lncoln, NH

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 11.0

Kyle stayed in the Garfield Ridge Shelter last night, due to forecast for rain overnight and today. He is hiking with a guy from New Zealand right now (forgot his name, but will amend when I ask Kyle). They hiked over Mt. Lafayatte and Mt. Garfied yesterday. He noted how rocky and steep the Whites are...probably the toughest hiking to date. Very steep with no switchbacks.--Susan
Date: 2015-08-13
From: Kathadin

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: broken clouds

Kyle called today from Mt. Webster. He camped at Ethan Pond last night (hiked about 14 miles yesterday). They expect to reach Mizpah Spring Hut tonight, which will be about 9 miles) and they shoud cross Mt. Washington tomorrow/Friday. That will also place him over the 1,850 mile mark. He said the views are epic through this stretch, so I hope he's taking alot of pictures. --SusanP.S. Kyle caught up with Tim at Mizpah (see related photo)
Date: 2015-08-18
From: Zeta Pass

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 13.0
Weather: broken clouds

Kyle hiked to the exit to Gorham, NH, yesterday. He is slackpacking, so he called me from the Yellow Deli, back in Lincoln, NH, where he is staying tonight.He is officially done with White Mountains as of today. He hopes to reach the Maine border today or tomorrow. Just under 300 miles to go!--Susan
Date: 2015-08-18
From: Gorham, NH

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 0.0

Finished the Whites yesterday! Spending the night in the Yellow Deli hostel in Lancaster, taking a zero today and regrouping for the push through Maine! Tired but not hurt. White mountains were amazing. Hard but worth the grunt. Managed to get work for stay at a couple of the huts. Can't wait for Sugar Magnolia to join me for the home stretch.
Date: 2015-08-19
From: Gentian Pond Shelter

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: light rain

Kyle is at Full Goose Shelter tonight, and tomorrow he goes through Mahoosuc Notch, which is reported to be the most difficult mile of the AT--Mostly boulders that you scramble over and between.Kyle is officially in Maine now, and has hiked more than 1,900 miles (277 remaining)!--Susan (a.k.a. Sugar Magnolia)
Date: 2015-08-22
From: Kathadin

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 5.0

Kyle hiked through Mahoosuc Notch yesterday to arrive at Speck Pond Shelter. The "Notch" is reported to be the toughest mile along the entire AT. He reached the shelter early, but decided to stay put due to the weather forecast. Plan to rendezvous with him somewhere around Rangeley mid-next week, and looking forward to seeing him and joining him for the rest of his journey!--Susan
Date: 2015-08-23
From: Speck Pond Shelter

To: Kathadin
Miles today: 15.0
Weather: overcast clouds

Kyle called me from Andover. He is having pizza for dinner tonight with his two hiking buddies, Turbo (from New Zealand) and Oscar Mike. John Tatara (Peter Pan) happened to be at my house at the time, dropping off Kyle's resupply box from Harpers Ferry when Kyle called, so they talked briefly with each other about where Kyle is in Maine and what is ahead. Talk about great timing! We all three talked about where Kyle and I will meet when I get up there Tuesday (hopefully): either Oquossoc or Rangeley. John was helplful in reviewing some of my gear for the trip, as he has hiked the AT a couple of times now and was just in Maine earlier this summer, hiking the stretch from Carratunk to Monson.--Susan
Date: 2015-08-25
From: Georgia

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 0.0

Maine has been tough but beautiful. More of a rock scramble than a hike. Blueberries are out in full force. The terrain and grazing are slowing me down. Looking forward to Sugar Magnolia's arrival in Rangeley today! Will work out logistics for rest of trip from there. Staying at the Hiker Hut tonight. Raining outside so today is a good day to regroup/resupply etc.
Date: 2015-09-03
From: Pierce Pond Shelter

To: Katahdin
Miles today: 0.0
Weather: few clouds

Hey, all,We are staying at The Sterling Inn tonight. Awesome place and prices here. Definitely worthwhile if you're ever in Carratunk, ME. This is Sugar Magnolia here! I joined Shortbus in Oquossoc. We've hiked about 80 miles; only 150 more to go!Have met many cool friends here. I don't know anyone's REAL names, but all are fun folks. Some are serious about their hiking; others are definitely enjoying their journeys and lots of fun along the way. Mostly the young ones...LOL!I can say this is the most difficult hiking I've ever done, but it appears things will settle down a bit. The trails here are not like home; more like bouldering, dodging roots and mud puddle jumping. Good day if you can do 1.5 mph! No kidding! Got to hike with Shortbus over Saddleback and the horn, then into Stratton and the Bigelow Mountains. Spectacular, but very tough! The wind on top of Bigelow was 30-40 as we crossed, and it got worse later that evening. Now we are down in lower elevations. We should reach Monson in 3-4 days. Then on to the 100-Mile Wilderness!--Sugar Magnolia
Date: 2015-09-19
From: Katahdin Stream campgroud

To: Katahdin/Baxter Peak
Miles today: 10.0
Weather: clear sky

Haven't been able to post updates for a while. 100 mile wilderness was beautiful. Summited Katahdin early this afternoon!!! Thanks to everyone for the help/support/good vibes/ etc. Good luck to all the other NOBOS behind me, SOBOS I passed, flip floppers, etc. Going to get up tomorrow morning and not check the weather forecast.
Date: 2015-03-06
From: Springer Mountain

To: Springer Shelter
Miles today: 0.2

While still at Terrance's I was getting excited and nervous at the same time. Would we even make it up the mountain to Springer? My pack weighed 32 pounds which included 32 oz of fuel (denatured alcohol for my stove). I got dropped off at the top of FS 42 (the road to the parking lot at the bottom of Springer Mountain) around 3:30 PM or so and trekked .9 South to the official Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail (Springer Mountain). I met Will from Lynchburg who was section hiking home, and Yannick from Germany, who arrived the day before for his first time in the states to thru hike. I stayed at Springer Shelter and plan to begin my hike tomorrow. Josh and his wife showed up later. He will attempt the a thru hike as well. He is an ex Army, 30 some years old cool cat.After telling a few folks my Apple and Whole Foods stocks and my tax return are funding my trip but my Hercules Offshore Drilling stocks need to rebound to comfortably end in Maine, my new trail name is Hercules.
Date: 2015-03-07
From: Springer Shelter

To: Gooch Shelter
Miles today: 15.6

Woke up at 9:00 AM. Yannick stayed at a shelter 3 miles up and Josh wasn't out of bed when I woke up. I packed my things and left by 10:00 AM. I planned to do 15 miles today. I stopped at Hawk Shelter for lunch and met up with Yannick to finish the last 8 or so miles for the day. At Horse Gap we met Oboe Hobo who thru hike in 2013-2013 (over weight fellow and it took him 10.5 months doing a flip flop). Oboe Hobo was doing trail magic so Yannick and I stopped for a few bears and candy bars (I had 4 beers there and took a beer and 5 fun size snickers for the road). We arrived at Gooch Shelter and hung out with Thorn (or Thor) and a few other thru hikers. We enjoyed some grain alcohol with the boys and called it a night.
Date: 2015-03-08
From: Gooch Shelter

To: Jarrard Gap
Miles today: 10.9

I started the day around 10:00 am with HUGE blisters. I was going to do 16 miles to Neels Gap but decided to push 11 miles and found a place to camp on top of the mountain before Jarrard Gap. Today I found trail magic at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The banana was good as I was definitely dehydrated. Slept on the side of the mountain only to wake up in the middle of the night to pouring rain.
Date: 2015-03-09
From: Jarrard Gap

To: Whitley Gap Shelter
Miles today: 11.7
Weather: overcast clouds

I woke up early (probably around 7:00 AM) because the rain slowed. I packed up my gear and headed straight to Jarrard Gap because I had one drop of water left. I refueled at the Gap and hiked up Blood Mountain. My blisters felt better after a long night of airing my feet out. Today the weather turned out nice but it will begin to rain at 7:00 PM. I decided to stop at Neels Gap to resupply and I plan to leave with 3 nights of food. I will hike to the first shelter about 6 miles North. It sucks that the shelter is 1.2 miles off the trail but if I go to next shelter 3 miles further , it will be full and I will need to pitch a tent in the rain. My next resupply stop is in Hiawassee, GA about 40 miles North.
Date: 2015-03-17
From: Whitley Gap Shelter

To: NOC
Miles today: 98.7

Updated by Sean:Hey guys. I am at the NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center-137 miles from Springer Mountain) in NC. This place is awesome. It's 5:20 PM and I just finished 16 miles. I bought a 6 pack of PBR (typical) and a bunch of Doritos and I am watching people kayak the river rapids in front of me. I am making really good time. I have about 27 miles until I reach the Smokies. I feel so good with life right now. Leaving the Top of GA hostel (located in Hiawassee, GA), I climbed 16 miles in sleet and snow to the NC border and my next shelter (Indian Shelter). The shelter was full so I slept in front of shelter where I thought I was out of rain but no, I got drenched. Also I slept right under 9 bear bags. My hole hiking group is behind me because they stopped in Franklin, NC. I will be in Fontana in a day or two and I will probably take a zero in the woods before the Smokies if the weather is good. So many funny stories to tell you all, it's like a living comedy out here with the people you meet. Just today I met a guy with a 65 pound pack dressed like El Dorado with cowboy boots, jeans, and button up shirt tucked in. He has been hiking since March 1 and is trying to make Roanoke VA on March 28th haha. Really nice guy though . I haven't smoked a cigarette in over two days and I am glad they don't sell them on this resort. Well, I'll follow-up in a few days. I have been thinking about taking a half position in Take Two Interactive Software. I may put a one week buy limit at $24.50 haha. They are over sold but should be good until next earnings in June. Plus they are a long buy because the CEO is genius and they are half an acquisition play. Haha I miss CNBC.