morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2007-04-25
From: Matts Creek Shelter

To: Punchbowl Shelter
Miles today: 12.7
Weather: broken clouds

It was a very short morning to the road to hitch into Glasgow for a resupply.We got a ride after 50 minutes, hit the post office and then breakfast and tired feet. Afterbreakfast we resupplied in the local store and set back for the trail. We got aride back really quick and once on the trail climbed 3000 ft. to the shelter.The shelter is by a pond and the frogs and crickets are as loud as hell. I have toilet paperin my ears and am going to sleep.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-04-26
From: Punchbowl Shelter

To: Seeley-Woodworth Shelter
Miles today: 25.3
Weather: overcast clouds

I got an early jump and had 18 miles in by 12:30. In that 18 miles there was a3500 ft climb. Then I headed to the shelter, ate, and then climbed in my bag. I'mtired and my feet are sore. Goodnight.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-04-27
From: Seeley-Woodworth Shelter

To: Maupin Shelter
Miles today: 20.5
Weather: light rain

It was a very blah day today. Drizzle and fog persisted most of the day.Thankfully it was short. Once at the shelter Joe realized there was a store notto far off the trail so a food and beverage run was organized. The party cameback with sweet treats and well beer. And to that, good nite.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-04-28
From: Maupin Shelter

To: Paul C. Wolfe Shelter
Miles today: 15.8
Weather: broken clouds

We all selpt in today as a treat, because we only had 16 miles to do. Reasonbeing, my Dad is coming to pick us up tommorow in the Shenandoah National Park. So it will be another short day then too. With taking a zero day Monday I hope to make some big miles through the park and into PA. It's 10:30 pm and I can't get to sleep. There's quite a few snorers in the shelter tonight. Oh well there will be plenty of rest in the next few days. See ya.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-04-29
From: Paul C. Wolfe Shelter

To: Sawmill Run Parking Area
Miles today: 14.8

We slept in, in hopes of not getting to the pick-up point too early. Well wewere there by 11:45 am and waited for dad to get us. Once dad got there we wentto the outfitter in Waynesboro. I got some fuel and new shoes again. This timeI think I got it right. Once at dad's house we got showers and ate Deb'sspaghetti. The rest of the day we lounged around. I would like to thankFanny Pack for the Double Stuffed Oreos and Gatorades he left at the spring forTrocar and Co. Great magic.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-01
From: Sawmill Run Parking Area

To: Pinefield Hut
Miles today: 23.4
Weather: clear sky

Well, we had to leave the comfort of dad's house and get back to hiking. Daddroped us off around 9:30 am and we hiked during the hottest part of the day tothe next shelter. The terrian isn't too bad so at least we had that going for us. I got to the shelter at 5 and did my chores and ate dinner. Tommorrow onto Bearface Mountain Hut. We're in the Shenandoah Ntl Park and the shelters are called huts here. Well that's all for now.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-02
From: Pinefield Hut

To: Bearfence Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 20.6
Weather: scattered clouds

Easy day. I made sure I drank enough water so I felt great today. Justbefore the shelter we stopped at a camp store and had ice cream bars andGatorade. Tommorrow is a 27 mile day with a lunch option at Skyland Restraunt.Time for my Snickers. It satisfies.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-03
From: Bearfence Mountain Shelter

To: Pass Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 26.8

We woke up to rain which made for a quick 17 mile walk to Skyland Restaurant. We made it there before noon and had some time to use the indoor plumbing. Lunch was great. I had a bacon cheeseburger, a quesadilla, and a cookie for dessert but then had to hike 10.8 miles to the shelter. All in all a nice day. I'll be out of the park tommorrow and in Harper's Ferry on Monday. See ya.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-04
From: Pass Mountain Shelter

To: Tom Floyd Wayside
Miles today: 23.6
Weather: broken clouds

Nice day today. We stopped 7 miles into the hike for a break at a gas stationfor snacks. Upon crossing the road and entering the woods, Joe and I saw a blackfurry mass running through the woods. I can only assume it was a bear. At theshelter after dinner I noticed a tick on me. It bit me but I was able to get itoff. Well off to bed.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-05
From: Tom Floyd Wayside

To: Manassus Gap Shelter
Miles today: 13.6
Weather: overcast clouds

We got out a bit later today than usual because we were trying to hit town(Linden) for lunch and a quick resupply. On the way we passed a sweet shelter,The Jim and Molly Denton Shelter. It had a huge porch with deck firnature, ashower, and a covered picnic table. Shortly after that we were in town and didthe normal town stuff. We walked to town but later on full stomachs we did not want to road-walk the 1.5 miles back to the trail so Joe scored a sweet ride(again). We were at the shelter by 2pm and just as we got there it started to rain. A hiker, Bacon, came in later and we settled in for the night. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-06
From: Manassus Gap Shelter

To: Bear Den Rock Hostel
Miles today: 22.7

The terrian recently has allowed for a quick pace and today was no different. Iwas in the hostel after 23 miles by 1:25pm. Just 7 hours of hiking. The hostelis great...I got a hot shower, laundry done, and a full tummy. I talked to the girls and made plans to attend Izzy's preschool graduation. Soon enough it will be high school. Anyhow, I'll be in Harpers Ferry tommorrow. It is the psycological(mental) halfway point. The real milage halfway point is in PA by Pine GroveFurnace State Park. Well good night on a great night. See ya.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-07
From: Bear Den Rock Hostel

To: Ed Garvey Shelter
Miles today: 26.9
Weather: overcast clouds

wow what a day. I made it through VA, I crossed the 1000 mile mark, I entered west VA, got my picture taken and logged in at the ATC office in Harpers Ferry, and crossed in to Maryland all in the same day. Harpers Ferry is a really nice town I'll have to check it out next year with the kids. at the ATC office they take your picture and log you in there book Joe, Conkie and I were 31-33. I can't believe I'm in the top 50 thru-hikers of the year. Of course since we were in town we had a good lunch and then headed out of town. we snuck another 6 point something miles in before our bodies disagreed.
Date: 2007-05-09
From: Wolfsville Rd. (Free State Hostel)

To: Rocky Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 24.9
Weather: scattered clouds

Where to start. I had a great night at the Free State Hostel. BonePac & Jennel, oh and the kids, have a very nice hostel. Service and comfort were to theupmost. I left early this morning and hiked out of MD and into PA. It feelsgreat to be in my home state. Tommorrow we're headed past the mid point of theAT, that's the highlight of the day. See ya.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-10
From: Rocky Mountain Shelter

To: Iron Furnace State Park
Miles today: 22.9

It was a pretty straight forward day today. I passed the halfway point andthat's about it on the hiking front. At the state park we stayed under thepicnic pavillion because thunder storms rolled in. We stayed up until dark tomake sure the rangers didn't come. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-12
From: Darlington Shelter

To: Peter Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 22.7
Weather: scattered clouds

BOY SCOUTS!!!!!! Last night they came in with headlights blaring at 10:30pm.Now I sit here in a shelter full with 16 of them. Hey they gotta learn abouthiking sometime but two nights in a row awwwwww! I went through Duncannontoday, not too much exciting there. Tomorrow I hope to make it to the 501 shelter30 some miles from here. That way I'll be able to get to Izzy's preschool graduation. Now there's more tenting around the shelter. Oh wait they offered us food I take it back. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-13
From: Peter Mountain Shelter

To: 501 Shelter
Miles today: 34.9
Weather: clear sky

Hey what can I say. I really want to see my girls and their graduations frompreschool. I was up early and left Joe and Conkie with the boy scouts. Maybethey'll score a breakfast from them. I met Scott, my casket rep. at the lastroad crossing and he took me out for dinner and to Dairy Queen. He just got backfrom Florida and came a hour from home to fatten me up. Thanks for that Scott! Ihave a full tummy and am ready for bed.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-14
From: 501 Shelter

To: Windsor Furnace Shelter
Miles today: 29.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Well let's not do this too much more. The first 23 miles into Port Clinton wererocky as all hell. It felt like I wasn't moving at times. My legs were heavyfrom the day before so that didn't help things. All that considered, I made itto town by 1:30 pm to find the PO closed until 2. That when I met Dave and Joshand we had lunch at 3C's. They are section hiking through PA and were pickingmy brain for info. I was happy to help and Dave picked up the tab. After thatit was back to the PO to find brownies from mom and cookies from Kelly. It wasanother 6 miles to the shelter, no problem there. My dinner was cookies andbrownies of course. Tomorrow Jen is going to pick me up and I get to go toIzzy and Emma's preschool graduations. I'll probably take Wednesday off or just doa short hike, we'll see. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-15
From: Windsor Furnace Shelter

To: PA 309
Miles today: 20.6

I slept in today because I only had to do 20 miles. Jen and the kids were pickingme up at 4 so I had some time to kill. It felt good not to be rushed after astring of long days. Well, I got picked up and the girls weren't afraid of mybeard. I went to Izzy's graduation and had a great time spent with the kids. Thanks to Jen for picking me up and letting me stay at the house.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-17
From: PA 309

To: Lehigh Gap PA 248 & PA145
Miles today: 13.6

Today was the hardest day on the trail. Not becuase of the rocks, they suckedthe same. It was leaving my kids. They dropped me off and we did our hugs andkisses goodbye and then Emma said "We want to see you walk away." I lost it andthe rest of the hike was a blur. Kelly picked me up by Palmerton and I spentthe night in my own bed.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-18
From: PA 248 & PA145

To: Delaware Water Gap
Miles today: 35.8
Weather: overcast clouds

Kelly dropped me off early this morning and I started the climb up Leigh Gap.Basicly today was a 36 mile day of rocks. I had 30 in by 3pm and Kelly met mewith 6 miles to go and we hiked in to the Water Gap together. By the end of theday I was ready to sleep. But being home again I had friends to see and things to do.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-20
From: Delaware Water Gap

To: Brink Road Shelter
Miles today: 24.8
Weather: scattered clouds

Ray Roese and Jack Simpkins dropped me off in the Water Gap and I hiked up toSunfish Pond. After Sunfish Pond it was mostly flat to the shelter. I met backup with Joe and Conquie and we shall rule the world again. Back to real hiking...not that I slack packed but I haven't slept out since Monday night.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-21
From: Brink Road Shelter

To: Jim Murray Property
Miles today: 24.9

We got a nice early start this morning and had nice weather all day. I climed aview platform which is noted to have a view of the NYC skyline, but I saw nothing of the sort. We're here at the Secret Shelter on the property of Jim Murray. He is a past thru-hiker and built a sweet little shelter. It has running water, electric, and heat. Oh yeah and a shower. I just had one Sunday so I passed. I did some math and at 19 miles a day I would finish in the first week of July. We'll see.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-22
From: Jim Murray Property

To: Wawayanda Shelter
Miles today: 18.8
Weather: clear sky

I slept in until quarter till 6 and resupplied in Unionville, NY. I hiked around an old sod farm which was turned into a wildlife refuge. I also hiked over the most expensive mile on the trail. It consited of a boardwalk and supension bridgeover 1 mile. That's all for now.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-23
From: Wawayanda Shelter

To: Route 17 Arden, NY
Miles today: 21.9
Weather: scattered clouds

We crossed off another state today. We stepped from NJ to NY. Today brought backsome of the ups and downs from the old AT, although these weren't the 2000 ftclimbs like before. They are just getting us ready for what's to come in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. We are staying in these cabins at the Education Through Learning Camp. I wouldn't recommend staying or sending your kids here.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-24
From: Route 17 Arden, NY

To: Graymoor Entrance Road
Miles today: 24.9

What a day. I saw a rattle snake, climbed Bear Mtn, yogied water fromconstruction workers, walked through a zoo, crossed the Hudson and am sleepingat the Friarier with Monks. Not much more than that to say. See ya.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-26
From: RPH Shelter

To: Wiley Webatuck Shelter
Miles today: 25.3

Today was a nice day with great breaks which made a 25 seem shorter. It alsocooled off a bit and I drank more water than normal so I felt better. Tommorrowshould be a nice day also with a swimming hole on the trail. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-27
From: Wiley Webatuck Shelter

To: Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter
Miles today: 19.7
Weather: broken clouds

After a mile something this morning we crossed into Connecticut. After that there were some ups and some downs. At the shelter Hobbit came rolling in. I had read his journal back in February. He is hiking with a former student of his for a week. Tommorrow will be Conqui and Joe's last night in a shelter so maybe a party?? We shall see. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-28
From: Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter

To: Limestone Spring Shelter
Miles today: 21.0
Weather: few clouds

It was a very muggy day to start off. I had gotten ahead of Joe more than usualtoday and it proved to bite me in the ass. I climbed up the trail to a rockyoutcrop and lost the trail. I looked for blazes and found some lower down thehill so I continued walking. I was bopping along and ran into Joe on the sideof the trail and immediatley knew I was heading back Southbound. Oh well. Later inthe day a plan was hatched to go into town and get some booze to celebrateConqui and Joe's last night on the trail. So that lifted our spirits until wegot to town and the store was closed for Memorial Day. So I write this entryvery sober and very thirsty. We (meaning Conqui, Joe, Remix, Stash & I) are getting picked up in the morning to go to Conqui's house so fun to be had and good night to all. I must say that I will remember Joe and Conqui as a big part of myhike. Good luck and God speed to them in their endevors. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-29
From: Limestone Spring Shelter

To: Route 44
Miles today: 3.3

Today Conqui's dad picked us up and we went to his house. Once at his house itwas the usual business of showers and laundry and eating. Conqui then took usto EMS and Walmart for supplies. When we got back his mom and dad prepared asteak dinner for us. It was great and much appreciated. After a few drinks at alocal pub it was off to bed.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-30
From: Route 44

To: Homes Road
Miles today: 25.0

Conqui dropped Remix, Stash and I off at the trail at 7am and then took Joe to the airport to catch a plane home. Conqui starts his job June 4th so he will have to wait to finish the AT until after grad school. I'll miss the antics we share but look forward to new adventures. We made camp, yeah, camp. Joe let me borrow his bivy so we'll give it a try. Not too sure of it yet we'll see. Goodnite.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-05-31
From: Homes Road

To: Upper Goose Pond Cabin
Miles today: 24.6
Weather: light rain

No more bivy camping for this guy. Last night I slept maybe 30 mins. Mostlybecause the bugs were really bad. I'm at this awesome cabin that servespancakes in the morning. I'm very tired so good nite. I'm heading to Daltontommorrow. See yaCorey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-01
From: Upper Goose Pond Cabin

To: Dalton, MA
Miles today: 20.6
Weather: clear sky

I woke up to a thunder storm and pancakes so I guess it all evens out in the end.After breakfast I headed out and was going to Dalton, MA. On the way I talkedto Jen and she was bringing the kids up to met me. After that news, the slipperyand wet rocks and roots seemed to fade away and I cruised into town. Hobbit andI sat on Tom Levards porch for a couple hours talking and enjoying some ice cream.The kids came and we went swimming, watched a movie, and went to bed.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-02
From: Dalton, MA

To: MA 2
Miles today: 23.3

I got dropped of this morning and had 23 miles between me and the kids. Oh yeahand Mount Graylock, the first mountain over 3000 since VA. It was a great feeling to climb again. Once on top the views were good but it was hazey. I ran out ofwater at the top and on the way down had to bum some off of a day hiker. (Thanks by the way). Well that's all for today...off to play with the kids. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-03
From: MA 2

To: Cogdon Shelter
Miles today: 14.1
Weather: haze

Got a late start today so I only did 14 miles. I met Traveler at the Vermont border. He looked a bit haggard, as he should. He hiked 155 miles in four days. I'll likley hike 23 miles tommorow and then onto Manchester Center, VT the next day. I saw a great beaver pond, it was 4 to 5 feet deep and the dam was right on the trail. I have a picture that Kelly will post later. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-04
From: Cogdon Shelter

To: Story Spring Shelter
Miles today: 23.3
Weather: light rain

Today was only the second day of my trip that I wore my rain coat the whole day.As I write this it is still raining. This morning I saw fresh moose tracks andlots of droppings but no moose. Tommorrow I'll head in to Manchester Center anddepending on the weather I might stay there or hike out of town. After that Manchester Center, it's 94 miles to Hanover, NH where the White Mountains begin. They are suposed to be the pretty stretch of trail.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-05
From: Story Spring Shelter

To: Bromley Mountain Shelter
Miles today: 23.1
Weather: overcast clouds

With the rain we had yesterday the trail was a river today. I climbed Stratton Mountain and then came to Stratton Pond which seemed more like a lake to me. It was pretty and big. After that I made my way to the road to go into Manchester Center, VT. It's 5 miles into town so I hitched and got a ride just before the skies opened up with a downpour. The folks at the EMS were nice enough to let me hang out until it dried up. I did my resupply shopping and headed back to the trail and got a ride pretty fast. It was only 2 miles to the shelter and then guess what, its raining again right now as I write this. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-06
From: Bromley Mountain Shelter

To: Clarendon Shelter
Miles today: 31.4
Weather: overcast clouds

It got cold cold last night. Temperature was 38 and windy. This morning I just hustled to get hiking to warm up. The first 8 miles were slow, mostly because I was cold, it was muddy, and the planks that go over some wet sections were veryslippery. But after those miles I hit my stride. I even stopped to eat lunch which is something I haven't done in some time. After lunch I made it to the shelter Iintended to stay at but decided to go on to the next one and make today a 30mile day. This will help me get to the PO by Saturday morning to get my shoes.Which I need dearly. Well to bed now.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-07
From: Clarendon Shelter

To: Stoney Brook Shelter
Miles today: 26.4
Weather: overcast clouds

Another chilly night and morning. I saw frost on some field grass in the shadethis morning. To focus on was Killington. Yes, the same Killington with the ski resort, but the trail goes around the backside of the mountain. It's around 4000 ft tall, a climb up 4 miles and down 5 I belive. Well it was really not that bad. Plus, I can't complain about mountains until I'm in the Whites (the White Mountains in NH). Tommorrow I'll try to hit the PO before it closes at 4:45. It's 26 miles, then another 4 to a shelter. That will set me up for 6 miles into Hanover NH on Saturday...or why not just tack the extra 6 on tommorrow? Probably not, but we shall see.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-08
From: Stoney Brook Shelter

To: Happy Hill Shelter
Miles today: 30.3
Weather: broken clouds

The terrian today was unlike any of the rest of Vermont. It was very up anddown. Just enough to tick you off. I made it to the PO and got my new shoes so myfeet should be happy. Tommorow will be a run through Hanover and then onto theWhites. It's very buggy so I'm getting in my sleeping bag. Good nite.Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-09
From: Happy Hill Shelter

To: Velvet Rocks Shelter
Miles today: 7.3
Weather: few clouds

The main focus to was to relax in town. That was most certianly accomplished.Orange Blaze, whom I met last night, and I took it easy and hit all the necessaryshops and hung out in the Dartmouth Outdoor Center. Then a 1991 thru hikernamed Hansolo met us for pizza and picked up the tab. A great big thanks to youHans! He's doing a section from NY to the finish at Big K. Once our bellies werefull we headed out of town to the first shelter only .8 miles away. Basically this is a rest day in anticipation of the Whites which start in two days. Less than 450 miles to go, but they are said to be the most spectacular and challenging. For now that's all. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-10
From: Velvet Rocks Shelter

To: Fire Warden's Cabin
Miles today: 21.9
Weather: broken clouds

Guess what it rained today. My whole body got soaked to the core. The goodnews is that it stopped and the sun came out so I was able to dry my gear out.You see, I have a rain cover and a heavy garbage bag for my pack but water iswater and it finds its way in. Enough about that. The trail today had some moreclimbs and here where I'm staying the last mile was seriuosly steep. O Blaze andI are still tying to figure out the Whites. By just plain miles it should take4.5 days, but the terrian and weather mostly dictate your daily mileage. We arethinking a 6-7 days in the Whites from Tuesday morning until Groham, NH. This would put us 17 or so miles from Maine. Well the only thing to do is head north and let the days unfold as they may. Tommorrow we'll be hitting a hostel in Glencliff, NH for showers and laundry. Good nite. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07
Date: 2007-06-11
From: Fire Warden's Cabin

To: Glencliff, NH
Miles today: 20.0

Today we came down off Smart Mountain and up Cube Mountain. We then headed into Glencliff with views of Mt. Mousilake. This will be our first climb above tree line on the trip and the start of the White Mountains. I'm here at the Welcome Hiker Hostel where I cleaned up and did laundry and just relaxed before the bigclimbs to come. I hope the weather is good and I can't wait to get started. Corey Strauch"Trocar" GA->ME '07