morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2007-04-10
From: Low Gap Shelter

To: Tray Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 14.9
Weather: light rain

Date: 4/10/07Mileage: 14.9 milesElevation: 3 mountains including blue mountain at 4025 feet above sea level and rocky mountain at 3819 feet.Starting location: Low Gap ShelterStarting temperature: 38Starting time: 8:00Ending location: Tray Mountain ShelterEnding temperature: 51Ending time: 5:15Bedtime temperature: 49Weather: sunny day got up to 69Breakfast: crackersLunch: trail mixDinner: oatmeal and raman noodlesSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:        Town food:        Lodging:        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me:Online Journal Entry: Leatherneck07, Reble, Suspect, Iceman, Serypto, Just Bill, Bumbum, Ciarron, Midgetman, Gretchen, Jumping Mouse (Chris), April (Dharma), TodlesGot up and packed up to leave. We was up and out of camp at 8:00. Drive thru breakfast was peanutbutter crackers as I walked.We stopped for lunch 11:15 to 12:15 at Blue Mountain Shelter. Had lunch with Suspect, Iceman, Rebel and Jonathan. We left before them and when they caught up it was like a Marthon down into Unicoi Gap. We planed all day to stay at the Cheese Factory tent spots. So we stopped and filled up our water just before there. And that means I was carrying 4 liters of water. After we loaded up Suspect suggested we go on to Tray Mountain to get ahead start tomorrow . I agreed if we took it slow 2 miles up a mountain after 13 miles was going to be hard for me. But I made it. We past Cheese Factory tent spots on the way. Rebel, Bognish Rising and Jonathan was already setting up. We told them we was going on to Tray Mountain Shelter. After arriving we had no room in the shelter and had to tent it anyway. One of the reasons I came on was fear of rain and in my rush to get ready in 2 weeks and working out my notice at work I forgot to seam seal my tent. With talk of rain tonight I would have slept in the shelter. Hoping for the best.We sat up and had supper then went down to socialize at the camp fire. I was tired and didn't stay long.It was a beautiful day and a hard one but in the end it will be just the beautiful things I remember. That's how I am and to be honest every climb is worth the effort.
Date: 2007-04-11
From: Tray Mountain Shelter

To: Cloud Nine Hostel
Miles today: 10.1

Date: 4/11/07Mileage: 10.1Elevation: Was a fairly easy day all but Kelly Knob at 4275 feet and Powell Mountain at 3850 feet. But if you are like me and did a 15 mile day the day before then don't count this as easy.Starting location: Trey Mountain shelterStarting temperature: 38Starting time: 7:45Ending location: cloud nine hostelEnding temperature: 40Ending time: 1:15Bedtime temperature: approximately 32Weather: rained last night and all day today. With a chilly wind blowing.Breakfast: crackers and nutsLunch: fruit rollupsDinner: lasagna Sleeping details: hostelMoney spent:        Trail food: 20        Town food:23        Lodging: 25        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic: Someone left some apples and oranges on a tree beside the road.   I got a orange and it was good because I drink no soda but normally orange juice; so I was craving oranges.People around me: hostel is full of people I have met along away.Online Journal Entry:Started very early and it was raining so I packed everything in my backpack except my tent and food which was hanging on the bear cable. Then I got out of the tent and folded it in the rain. Then we was off. I was exhausted from the hard day yesterday. You could only see about 100 feet in front of you because of the fog. The climb up Kelly Mountain was hard because I was already tired. Near the end my leg started to hurt right above my knee.We got down to the road and started trying to hitch a ride to the hostel. First car stopped and had room for one person Blue was there first so he took that ride. Before he even pulled out a sports utility vehicle pulled in and had room for the rest of us. They dropped us off and we came in and all that was there was Maxi and Elizabeth who have been here for a week. Because Elizabeth hurt her knee. They gave us the prices and I took a private room for $25 and a job (mine is to clean both bathroom mirrors and the tables in the great room). This included transportation to town and the trail in the morning. Also included one load of laundry.I grabed a robe and put half my laudry in with Suspects and got in the shower. Its funny how the simple things like a shower is so wonderful.No hair dryer but hey what's it matter anyway. I got my nick name yesterday (Blondie). My face is burnt. My guess wind burnt.I am in the shuttle list to go to the Italian restaurant. Most of my new friends are going to a all you can eat steakhouse. That does nothing for me because I cant eat a lot at one time and this way I can bring my left-over¢s back to eat on tonight. We are also going to the store but I don't need much. We are stopping at another hostel in 2 - 3 days. I think I am going to get some bagels to eat at breakfast since it is always in the trail. And some granola bars and peanut butter for lunch.Went with 8 of the people to a nice Italian restaurant. Then to the store to resupply.
Date: 2007-04-12
From: Tray Mountain Shelter

To: Muskrat Creek Shelter
Miles today: 11.6
Weather: clear sky

Date: 4/12/07Mileage: 11.6 milesElevation: 5 mountains including Court House Bald which is about 4600 feet above sea level. The climb was the steepest yet, we guessed at many climbs about 20 degree climb.Starting location: Dicks Creek Gap - Cloud 9 HostelStarting temperature: 51Starting time: 9:30Ending location: Muskrat Creek ShelterEnding temperature: 54Ending time: 5:00Bedtime temperature: 45Weather: sunny and windyBreakfast: sausage, biscuit and gravyLunch: peanut butter, granola bar and dried fruitDinner: oatmeal then roman noodlesSleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food:        Town food:        Lodging:        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:Online Journal Entry:Got up and had breakfast. We was on the first shuttle. I had my energy back after real food, shower, and a real bed. The hike at first was up and down. Then we hit the Georgia, North Carolina line. Making my mileage at that time 75.2. Then we were welcomed to North Carolina with climbing and they have no idea what switch backs are obliviously.Today was slower and for once it wasn't me, Iceman was running out of steam at the end and Suspect has a knee hurting him. I hope they feel better tomorrow.At the shelter August, Gingersnap, Iceman, Orange Moon, Suspect, Dreiard, and Wolfhound.
Date: 2007-04-13
From: Muskrat Creek Shelter

To: Betty Creek Gap
Miles today: 16.2
Weather: few clouds

Date: 4/13/07 Friday 13thMileage: 16.2 milesElevation: 4 mountains including standing Indian Mountain at 5498 feet above sea level.Starting location: muskrat creek shelterStarting temperature: 37Starting time: 8:15Ending location: betty creek gap campingEnding temperature: approximately 65Ending time: 5:30Bedtime temperature: 60Weather: started out sunny and hazed over then the sun came out sprinkled a few timesBreakfast: mini bagel and cream cheese plus a few bites of dried fruit. Which was to much so some came back up about 15 minutes laterLunch: peanut butter and granola bar with some dried fruitsDinner: chicken flavored raman noodles I snack about every 1 - 2 hours. Fruit rollups, oatmeal cookies, cheese crackers, or peanut butter crackers.Sleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:        Town food:        Lodging:        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Raincheck, and Backer.Online Journal Entry:Got up at 7:30 and I had a hard night's sleep. The ground is a lot softer than the shelter floor. We was not the first ones out this morning which is unusual. The climbs today where a lot better than yesterday. We had lunch on top of Standing Indian were the view was very nice around 92.4 on the mileage book.After lunch Iceman and Suspect walked ahead of me and I started thinking about my family and friends a lot. It was a very emotional day I even cried 2 times. I think being alone lets you think to much.When I was alone I came across this log bridge that had another log fall on it that you kind of had to swing around that was a little scary but I did fine.We pushed ahead from Carter Gap Shelter to get more mileage in before the rain comes tomorrow and to get us closer to a hostel.
Date: 2007-04-14
From: Betty Creek Gap Tenting

To: Rock Gap
Miles today: 8.4
Weather: broken clouds

Date: 4/14/07 Mileage: 8.4 milesElevation:   pretty easy all but Albert Mountain at 5220 feet above sea level (700 vertical feet in 1500 horizontal feet)Starting location: betty creek gap tentingStarting temperature: 41Starting time: 7:50Ending location: rock gapEnding temperature: Ending time: 12:00Bedtime temperature: 45Weather: raining, raining, rainingBreakfast: mini bagel and cream cheese. Lunch: peanut butter and granola barDinner: pulled pork, green beans, Cole slaw, chicken, mash potatoes. I eat this over the whole evening.I snack about every 1 - 2 hours. Fruit rollups, oatmeal cookies, cheese crackers, or peanut butter crackers.Sleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food: 25        Town food:20        Lodging: 13        Gear: 15        Travel:Trailmagic: hitched a ride to townPeople around me: Iceman, Suspect, August, Online Journal Entry:We got up and made good time except for Albert Mountain which was sometimes climbing up rocks. We got to the top which had a fire tower the view was so wonderful.We got to rock gap and I stood out on the road and got the hitch to stop. Being a female has some advantages. When the car stopped which didn't take long. I said will you take my friends to Franklin.       When we got to town I got a shower and we walked to the laundry mat in nothing but long johns and my jacket. Then Ron hauled us to the outfitters store, and some people to a restaurant. We ate at a rib place across to street. Back to the motel I seam sealed my tent. It didn't leak on the last rain but I forgot to seal it before I left.
Date: 2007-04-15
From: Rock Creek Gap

To: Silver Bald Shelter
Miles today: 7.4
Weather: light rain

Date: 4/15/07 Mileage: 7.4 milesElevation:   all was easy but the stepsStarting location: Rock Creek GapStarting temperature: 45Starting time: 9:42Ending location: Silver Bald ShelterEnding temperature: 38Ending time: 1:15Bedtime temperature: Weather: raining when walking and very cold and windy with snowBreakfast: Hardee¢s biscuits and sausage. Orange juice and coffeeLunch: peanut butter and granola barDinner: cheese flavored romane noodles and tuna addedI snack about every 1 - 2 hours. Fruit rollups, oatmeal cookies, cheese crackers, or peanut butter crackers.Sleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food: 6        Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic: People around me: Iceman, Suspect, G Forse, The Michigan Wolverine, Lee, and Hong Kong FueyOnline Journal Entry:Took a shower and used a hair dryer the guy at the front desk was so kind to find for me after my shower last night. Ran over to Hardee¢s while waiting on the short bus to take us back to the trail.Rained most of the day and the rain coat made me sweat. So much for that dryer. I got to set the pace a little while today.We voted to stay at the shelter instead of going on. Smart idea because we was not yet even unpacked before the snow started.This was one of the coldest nights for me. I am wearing my mid-weight long johns, pants and top, sock liners, socks, baclava, hat, gloves, and frog toggs rain suit.Sleeping in a shelter with my sleeping bag liner, sleeping bag, pad, and slide down into my tent like a bevy. Add to that toe warmers and hand warmers.
Date: 2007-04-16
From: Tray Mountain Shelter

To: Cold Spring Shelter
Miles today: 12.1
Weather: scattered clouds

Date: 4/16/07Mileage: 12.1 milesElevation: 2 mountains including Whyah Bald at 5340 feet above sea level.Starting location: Silver Bald ShelterStarting temperature: 25Starting time: 8:25Ending location: Cold Spring ShelterEnding temperature: approximately 55Ending time: 3:00Bedtime temperature: approximately 30Weather: cold in morning with 1-3 inches of snow on the ground the day warmed up to maybe high 50's the windy was wild and hardBreakfast: bagel and cream cheeseLunch: peanut butter and granola barDinner: cheese romane noodles with tunaSleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food:        Town food:        Lodging:        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Uff-da, Sven, Big Daddy, Ipod and G-forceOnline Journal Entry:Got up and packed in the cold. We hiked steady most of the day as it started warming up I had to many clothes on and was sweating up a storm. Iceman fell two times. And suspect paced fast today so I didn't see him a lot. The view from the tower on top Wayah Bald was great. You can see Clingmans dome from the tower.We built a fire as soon as we got in the shelter. It was a old shelter build in 1933 out of logs. No broom to sweep the floor. Its cold and I am ready for some warm weather.But I am living the dream and loving it. I miss everyone at home and can't wait to see them soon.
Date: 2007-04-17
From: Cold Spring Shelter

To: NOC
Miles today: 11.4
Weather: clear sky

Date: 4/17/07Mileage: 11.4 milesElevation: 2 mountains including Wesser Bald at 4630 feet above sea level.Starting location: Cold spring shelterStarting temperature: approximate temp. 31Starting time: 8:30Ending location: NOCEnding temperature: approximate 69Ending time: 2:30Bedtime temperature: 47Weather: sunny and perfect afternoonBreakfast: bagel and cream cheeseLunch: peanut butter and granola barsDinner: steak and friesSleeping details: hostelMoney spent:        Trail food: 20        Town food: 20        Lodging: 16        Gear: 12        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Ipod, Big Daddy, and G-forceOnline Journal Entry:We left camp and it was cold. As we climbed it warmed up. It wasnt up until Mountain Wesser Bald. Which had the best view yet. I about fell coming down the steps and said what a shame to hike up and down all these mountains only to die falling down stairs. Little did I know I would actually have my second fall on the trial would be today.After that we had some ups; but a lot of down grades. We finally got to the NOC and got a shower. I said who is washing clothes and Suspect and Iceman both said they was washing clothes at Fontana. I said oh no drop your clothes in the pile I will wash them now. They needed to smell better so I washed all our clothes and went to buy food for the next few days. NOC don't have much in the way of food for supplies. But I made do hoping the food will be enough to hold me over until we get to our next stop.We registered and showered. Clean clothes and the day to day stuff. We then went out to eat and back to the community room for journaling. Tomorrow its supposed to rain. So I need to put duct tape on the holes the fire caused the last few days at camp keeping warm with my frog toggs. I also sealed my boots because I am getting some water in them for some reason. I hope that works for my boots so I don't have to buy any new ones. Breaking new boots in might not be fun at this junction in the game.
Date: 2007-04-18
From: NOC

To: Locust Cove Gap Tent sites
Miles today: 10.6
Weather: overcast clouds

Date: 4/18/07Mileage: 10.6 milesElevation: up up up from 1740 to 5062 in 8.1 miles Starting location: N.O.C. Bryson, NCStarting temperature: low 40'sStarting time: 8:45Ending location: locust cove gap tent sitesEnding temperature: high 50'sEnding time: 3:15Bedtime temperature: low 50'sWeather: warm and sunny mixed with occasional overcast. Rainy at night.Breakfast: sausage and biscuit with milkLunch: sausage and biscuitDinner: Alfredo noodlesSleeping details: tentMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food: 7        Lodging:        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Yellow Jacket, Fred and G-forceOnline Journal Entry:Got up this morning and packed as fast as I could hoping to get time to run over to the restaurant and get some good food. As I left I was able to get 2 sausage and biscuits, one for breakfast and one later for lunch. The climb today was very hard. I was tired like the day I did 15 miles and Trey Mountain. I keep about 1/2 liter of water in my extra storage just in case I run out. Today I was glad because I did drink a lot and needed that water.Today was one of them I miss my family days bad. They are coming to Hotsprings and I can't wait to hug them.Today was the first day I was hot enough to take everything off but my shorts and short sleeve top. Normally I have on light weight long johns and pants with my short sleeve top over top.The couple in camp are section hiking to VA. Privywinks stopped in for a few and went on up the trail. G-force seems to be traveling at the same pace as we are. All of us debated going farther, my vote was to stay here tonight. I was tired and also felt we might get rained on.
Date: 2007-04-19
From: Locust Cove Gap Tent sites

To: Yellow Creek Gap
Miles today: 10.7

Date: 4/19/07Mileage: 10.7 milesElevation: went over unknown Cliff Mountains including 3910 at feet above sea level.Starting location: Locust Cove GapStarting temperature: apx temp. 40'sStarting time: 7:55Ending location: Yellow Creek GapEnding temperature: apx 38Ending time: 2:00Bedtime temperature: Weather: sunny and chilly , rain after 5Breakfast: bagelLunch: peanut butter and granola barDinner: ribsSleeping details: hotelMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:15        Lodging: 30        Gear:        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Bruce (Iceman¢s brother)Online Journal Entry:Suspect walked fast today and we never caught him. Iceman talked to his brother and he was coming to meet him. We got to the gap to meet him before he got there. We thought Suspect was at the shelter a mile ahead. When G-force came by we told him to tell Suspect to come back. We waited and waited after about 2 hours Iceman and Bruce went to get Suspect. I got in his truck and the heat was on high so I took a nap. After awhile they came back Suspect went on and left a note that he was at the shelter. He had been there at 1:15 and was hiking on to Fontana.We went to Fontana and picked up Suspect and checked in to Fontana Resort Lodge. We had a great meal; ribs and potatoes.
Date: 2007-04-20
From: Locust Cove Gap Tent sites

To: Russell Field Shelter
Miles today: 13.8
Weather: broken clouds

Date: 4/21/07Mileage: 13.8 milesElevation: wonderful day the trail had great switch backsStarting: Fontana DamStarting temperature: 47Starting time: 8:45Ending location: Russell Field ShelterEnding temperature: apx 64Ending time: 5:00Bedtime temperature: apx 40 Weather: sunny and warmBreakfast: bagelLunch: granola and peanut butter - and - snicker barDinner: cheese roman with tunaSleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Brady, Jake, Fred, Yellow Jacket, Paul.Online Journal Entry:We got a ride to the dam. I couldn't find a payphone so I asked Bruce to drive around and find one because I didn't have cell service and I heard that we have no cell service for 6 days and haven't had for 2 days. My family will send the national guard to find me if they don't hear from me in that many days. Then we started the hike which I lead by a long way because they stopped to take clothes off for being to hot.At lunch I ate to much and I didn't throw up. I hurt so bad on the middle left side. I could have cried. I had to pack without the waist strap which was hard on my shoulders. I took along break to try to stop it from hurting.   After I met up with the guys again at Mollies Ridge Shelter I hiked faster again. I met a trail ridge runner.   He asked a few questions and come to find out he was from Kentucky.We got to the shelter after resting for a few I felt better.
Date: 2007-04-21
From: Locust Cove Gap Tent sites

To: Fontana Dam
Miles today: 7.4
Weather: broken clouds

Date: 4/20/07Mileage: 7.4 milesElevation: Climbed at first, then again at the endStarting: Yellow Creek GapStarting temperature: 70'sStarting time: 12:15Ending location: Fontana DamEnding temperature: apx 70'sEnding time: 3:20Bedtime temperature: Weather: sunny and warmBreakfast: biscuit and gravyLunch: snacksDinner: fajitasSleeping details: cheap motelMoney spent:        Trail food: 30        Town food: 30        Lodging:         Gear: 15        Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, and Bruce (Iceman¢s brother)Online Journal Entry:We went to the post office and outfitters after breakfast. We got a ride to Yellow Creek Gap and I slacked packed. Well I slacked, Iceman ¢light packed,¢ and Suspect stayed at the motel and watched sports because he packed this part the day before.It was a beautiful day to hike. After doing laundry and getting a shower, we went into town to a Mexican restaurant, a beauty shop to get my eye brows done, and to the store. It was nice having someone to drive us instead of just a shuttle. After getting back I fixed a bounce box to Standing Bear Farm and packed my pack with enough food for 6 days - heavy heavy food!It was close to 11 when I got done. Which is like 3 hours past my trail bedtime.
Date: 2007-04-22
From: Locust Cove Gap Tent sites

To: Double Gap Shelter
Miles today: 16.4
Weather: clear sky

Date: 4/22/07Mileage: 16.4 milesElevation: felt like we went up all dayStarting: Russell Field ShelterStarting temperature: 47Starting time: 8:10Ending location: Double Spring Gap ShelterEnding temperature: apx 67 high about 75Ending time: 6:00Bedtime temperature: apx 55Weather: sunny and warmBreakfast: oatmeal and coffeeLunch: half a bagelDinner: cheese roman with tunaSleeping details: shelterMoney spent:        Trail food:         Town food:         Lodging:         Gear:         Travel:Trailmagic:People around me: Iceman, Suspect, Blaze, Hoshaiah, Brady, Jake, Old-timer, G-force, One PintOnline Journal Entry:Started out with a cooked breakfast; first time in weeks. After putting on my boots I felt a blister. Had to pull off my boots and put on a blister pad. After losing my comb and bandana I unpacked my bag and repacked it finding neither. I told anyone that found it to pretty please bring it to the next shelter.After about a mile my blister was hurting bad so I took a look. It had slid off. I then duct taped it and off again. Another mile I felt the duct tape sliding around. This time I removed my boots and hiked in my crocks. We ate lunch at Derrick Knob Shelter. Which has a nice water source unlike the yellow water from Russell Field Shelter. I was almost out of water. It was a very warm day of climbing. I borrowed some sun screen way to late I am burnt on my face and arms very bad.We pushed on from the Silvers Bald Shelter even though we was very tired. Glad we did the people was very nice here.After some hesitation my name is now Buttercup, I waited to see how this stuck before writing about it because the last one didn't stick well which we Blondie. The guys asked what I wanted to be called about a week ago and I said anything girlish that isn't mean. After awhile they started calling me Buttercup and then the trail people picked up on it also. After unpacking my bag I found my bandana and later Brady gave me my comb he found it after I left the shelter. I am missing my family I can't wait to see them next Sunday.