morvasaaty/AppalachianTrail-LD-Hikers-Blogs-and-Weather-20-years huggingface dataset:
Date: 2007-06-26
From: Delaware Water Gap

To: Mohican Outdoor Center
Miles today: 10.5
Weather: few clouds

Betty dropped us off at the trail head in Delaware Water Gap and we said our goodbyes. It will be about 3 weeks before she can visit again. That gives me motivation to hike. I crossed the Delaware River and entered NJ today. That is the eighth state I've hiked in. I'm tenting tonight at the Mohican Outdorr Center. Also here are Backyard Boogie, Fire Marshal, Focs, Blazer, NoWorries, Big Gulp, Walnut, w Gear, GG and Roto.
Date: 2007-06-27
From: Mohican Outdoor Center

To: Brink Road Shelter
Miles today: 14.3
Weather: haze

It was a very hot hike this morning. This afternoon we were caught in a hard rain and thunderstorm. Tenting tonight with Backyard Boogie, Blazer, NoWorries, Focs, Big Gulp, Walnut, Low Gear, and many section hikers. I passed the 1300 mile mark from Springer Mtn. today. I wake up each morning and still have the desire to hike north and finish the A T. Amazing!
Date: 2007-06-28
From: Brink Road Shelter

To: Rutherford Shelter
Miles today: 15.3
Weather: broken clouds

It was a nice hike this morning after raining most of the night. 9 thru hikers wated out a huderstorm this afternoon in Machapong Shelter for 2 hours. At 6 PM Backyard Boogie, Blazer, NoWorries, and I hiked out in the rain for the Rutherfor Shelter. We are tenting here tonight. We are wet and mosquito bitten. Not a great day.
Date: 2007-06-29
From: Rutherford Shelter

To: Unionville, NY
Miles today: 11.4

Today was the third day of hiking in wet boots and socks. My feet are showing the signs of wear and tear. We hiked into Unionville, NY and are tenting in the town park.(See photos.) This is a very hiker friendly town. Many hikers are tenting here: Beach Bum, Backyard Boogie, No Worries, Toto, Focus, Big Gulp, Low Gear, Walnut, Sheephead, and Ziola.
Date: 2007-06-30
From: Unionville, NY

To: Vernon, NJ
Miles today: 11.8

I had a very good hike today. When we got to NJ94 we went left 0.1 miles to the Heavenly Farm Market and enjoyed a strawberry shake and a blueberry strudel. Odie Green gave us a ride to the hostel in the Episcopal Church in Vernon, NJ. Blazer and No Worries hiked on. Many hikers are at the hostel: Salaam, Eulah, Focus, Baackyard Boogie, Batan, Fire Marshall, Ziola, Big Gulp, Walnut, and Low Gear.
Date: 2007-07-01
From: Vernon, NJ

To: NY17A Greenwood Lake
Miles today: 15.2

I left NJ behind today and entered NY. We got to Belleville Farm Creamery and ate a bunch of ice cream. While we were there a lady from a hotel on Greenwood Lake, NY came to pick up Climber. She gave us a good rate on a room at her Inn(Anton's on the Lake) and we decided to go. Backyard Boogie, Focus, Batman, and I are looking over the lake in the photo. The owners are having a barbeque with beer and wine for us tonight. Hiking is fun! Robert and Trish treated us great.
Date: 2007-07-02
From: NY17A Greenwood Lake

To: NY17/Arden Valley Rd
Miles today: 12.0
Weather: clear sky

There were several rock climbs today as well as some steep mountains. I am tenting tonigh at the ETA at Harriman State Park along with Backyard Boogie, Blazer, NoWorries, Fire Marshall, Eulah, Cymbal, and Spunky. Sad trail news: found out last night that the Toesocks had to leave the trail because of an injury. They will be missed by all who hiked with them.
Date: 2007-07-03
From: NY17/Arden Valley Rd

To: West Mtn Shelter
Miles today: 12.8

1st wife writes: Beach Bum called me late tonight from inside his tent. This shelter is .6 mile away from the trail, but nearby is a great view of the Hudson river below. He, Backyard Boogie, and Eulah sat on a ledge after dark watching numerous fireworks displays in the valley below. Tomorrow they are hiking into Fort Montgomery, NY so Boogie can be there to get his mail drop the day after. Beach Bum has now less than 800 miles to go-whootwoo! We had fun today at the "Lemon Squeezer" and climbing the rocks just past it. I'm tenting tonight at West Mtn Shelter with a great view of the Hudson River. Backyard Boogie is in his hammock and Eulah is in the shelter. We sat on the rocks in front of the shelter and watched about a dozen towns shooting fireworks.
Date: 2007-07-05
From: Fort Montgomery, NY

To: Graymoor Friary
Miles today: 6.3

I walked aross he Hudson River today on the Bear Mtn Bridge. Since they are calling for storms this afternoon I decided to stop early and camp at the Graymoor Friary. I am tenting tonight. Also here are Backyard Boogie, Blazer, No Worries, Fire Marshall, Jazz Nuts, Big Gulp, Walnut, Low Gear, Monkey, Cocoa, Eulah, Castinets, and Granite.
Date: 2007-07-06
From: Graymoor Friary

To: Shenandoah Tenting Area
Miles today: 17.6

As of today I have been on the trail for four months. This is a very long walk. T got to the Shenandoah tenting Area just in time to set up my tent and get it dry from last night's rain before today's storm started. It's jus Backyard Boogie and I tenting here tonight. Bad news: Blazer is getting off the trail for a week with a bad hip and No Worries is getting off and going to Colorado. I wish them both well, I will miss them.Oh, happy birthday to No Worries!
Date: 2007-07-07
From: Shenandoah Tenting Area

To: Telephone Pioneers Shelter
Miles today: 17.9
Weather: broken clouds

After 2 long mileage days for me, I feel pretty good. I stopped at the Mountain Top Deli(NY52) for an early lunch today. These stops along the trail for food help keep my energy level up. I am tenting tonight. Also here are BYB, FM, Monkey, Cocoa, Chico, and Blue Sky.
Date: 2007-07-08
From: Telephone Pioneers Shelter

To: Ten Mile River Lean-to
Miles today: 12.7

Great day! Ate Breakfast at Ton's Deli a half mile off the trail. Got good trail magic from Mac & Cheese. Fire Marshall and I soaked our feet in Duell Hollow Brook. I left NY today and started CT. 9 states done and 5 to go. When we got to the Lean to FM and I went swimming in the Ten Mile River. It really felt good floating in the cool water. Oh, yeah, I hiked today, too. I am tenting tonight. FM is in the shelter along with Poague and 6 String. Backyard Boogie is in his hammock. Freak Boy,a section hiker, is also tenting.
Date: 2007-07-09
From: Ten Mile River Lean-to

To: Stewart Hollow Brook Lean-to
Miles today: 15.7

It was a very hot hike today. Walked 0.4 mile off the trail on Schaghticoke Road for breakfast at the Country Mart. Walked 0.5 mile off the trail into Kent CT on rt341 for lunch. CY gave me some good climbs today, up and down. I am tenting tonight. Backyard Boogie and ire Marshall are staying in Kent CT onight. Also tenting here is Jason.
Date: 2007-07-10
From: Stewart Hollow Brook Lean-to

To: Belter's Campsite
Miles today: 15.2
Weather: overcast clouds

I feel like I was rode hard and put away wet. Wait a minute, I was rode hard and put away wet. It was a very tough day today. It was hot, humid, and I had a constant cloud of mosquitoes buzzing around my head. I feel worn out. My clothes are saturated with sweat. The water siurces were nasty or dried up. But, like they say, a bad day on the AT is better tan a good day at work. I am tenting tonight, so is Freak Boy.
Date: 2007-07-11
From: Belter's Campsite

To: Whitehart Inn, Salisbury, CT
Miles today: 10.5
Weather: haze

Beach Bum called tonight from an old New England Inn-"just your kind of place," he said. He has had some tough days hiking in the heat and bugs, and is glad to have a room out of the rain tonight and his first shower in a week. My plan is to go to Rhode Island on Saturday the 14th and wait at my sister's for him to call me when he has a place figured out for a pick-up. Mapquest says it is under a 3 hour drive-my brother-in-law says it's closer to 2, so Beach Bum has decided to drive back to RI for his zero day so he can visit family with me.1st WifeI hiked to the Mountainside Cafe for breakfast. After that I continued on to Salisbury CT where I checked in at the White Hart Inn. I showered, ate lunch, did laundry, and shopped for resupply. The forecst tonight is for storms, so my timing is good.
Date: 2007-07-12
From: Whitehart Inn, Salisbury, CT

To: Hemlocks Lean-to
Miles today: 14.1

The big storm last night brought a cool clear day today, great or hiking. Today I climbed Bear Mtn., the highest point in Connecticutt. crossed into Massachusetts toady. 10 states completed, 4 to go. I also did a steep climb up M. Everett MA today. I am tenting. Also here tonight are Fcus, Toto, Little Fooot, Dragon Breath, and Jason.
Date: 2007-07-13
From: Hemlocks Lean-to

To: Tom Leonard Lean-to
Miles today: 14.4

It was a nice day for a hike, but I felt poorly today, weak and tired. I think I need a zero day. Betty is driving to RI tomorrow and we are planning a meeting somewhere on Sunday. It looks like Monday will work out as a zero. I'm looking forward to seeing Betty, since it's been 3 weeks since her last visit. I'm tenting tonight. Also here are Little Foot, Dragon Breath, Jason. Focus and Ziola stopped for dinner then moved on. Later, Caveman of Ohio and Cool Hand Luke arrived.
Date: 2007-07-14
From: Tom Leonard Lean-to

To: Shaker Campsite
Miles today: 11.2
Weather: overcast clouds

I did a short hike today. It works best for Betty picking me up tomorrow. I feel much better today although I took several breaks adn walked slowly. Still trying to deal with the mosquitoes. I am tenting on a platform tonight. Definitely a modified setup for a tarptent. Also here tonightare Little Foot and her son Dragon Breath. Litle Foot thru hiked in '76 and '79. She is completing her third as a long section hike with her son.
Date: 2007-07-15
From: Shaker Campsite

To: Tyringham, MA
Miles today: 2.9

Betty met me at the AT/Main Road crossing in Tyringham, MA five minutes after I arrived. Great timing! We then drove to Coventy, RI and spent Sunday night at her sister and brother in law's house. Thanks Jo and Dave for your hospitality! I had steamers and lobster for lunch, enchiladas and margaritas for dinner. Now hat's a great trail day!
Date: 2007-07-17
From: Tyringham, MA

To: US 20 Lee, MA
Miles today: 8.6

Betty dropped me off on Main Road in Tyringham, MA this morning and I hiked to US 20 near Lee, MA in the Berkshires. I did a short hike to rest and spend more time with Betty during her visit. I started wearing my third pair of boots today.1st Wife adds: Today Beach Bum hiked over the Mass Turnpike on a walkway we passed under each day we drove from our hotel in West Springfield. It reminded me of the AT sign on the Pennsylvania highway that we would drive under every year on the trip to his parents' home and he would tell our boys, "Someday I am going to hike that trail."
Date: 2007-07-18
From: US 20 Lee, MA

To: Dalton, MA
Miles today: 19.0
Weather: moderate rain

It rained off and on all day today, but it was cool and there weren't many bugs. Betty met me at two of the road crossings between US 20 and Dalton for food breaks-just sat in the Highlander and ate there, but out of the rain. When I got to Dalton, she was waiting for me at the Mill Town Tavern with Fire Marshall, and Monkey and Cocoa. That's where we ate dinner before heading back to the hotel in West Springfield.
Date: 2007-07-19
From: Dalton, MA

To: Cheshire, MA
Miles today: 9.3

I hiked with Fire Marshall today. Betty picked us up in Cheshire at the post office. We drove to the Bass Water Grill to have lunch with Toto, too. (I just loved writing that! 1st wife)Toto was waiting for some friends to meet him later in Cheshire.
Date: 2007-07-20
From: Cheshire, MA

To: Cheshire, MA
Miles today: 0.0

Today I was planning on climbing Mount Greylock. Sometimes things don't turn out as expected. Betty (aka First Wife) was visiting this week and helping me as well as other hikers. She had a bad night last night, lots of pain, so I took her to the emergency room this morning at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Tomorrow morning she will have surgery to have her gall bladder removed. I will stay with her until she recovers so I will be off the trail until then. I will miss the hikers I've been hiking with but look forward to meeting new ones. Please keep Betty in your prayers. Thank you.
Date: 2007-07-24
From: Cheshire, MA

To: West Springfield, MA
Miles today: 0.0

1st Wife here: As Beach Bum noted in the previous journal entry, I had surgery Sat. morning to remove my gall bladder. So BeachBum just enjoyed each other's company for a 4 days at a hotel in West Springfield. I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words and thoughts and let you know I will be back in the trail angel business tomorrow morning when I return BB to the trail in Cheshire. I saw the surgeon this morning and he said I was good to go!
Date: 2007-07-25
From: Cheshire, MA

To: Wilbur Clearing Lean-to
Miles today: 11.0

Betty dropped me off in Cheshire, Mass. and I resumed hiking. I ran into Big Sky and Backyard Boogie doing a southbound slackpack. Should see them tomorrow hiking north. Met a long distance northbound section hiker named Wendy today. She, 2 other hikers and I are tenting here tonight. I am carrying all my winter gear now(one state early)and the extra weight is making the walk a bit tougher. I'll need the extra gear in NH.
Date: 2007-07-26
From: Wilbur Clearing Lean-to

To: Seth Warner Shelter, VT
Miles today: 9.9
Weather: clear sky

I finished Mass. and entered Vermont today. Eleven states completed, three to go. I did a short hike today, just didn't feel like going any further. I have a nice tent site here, so I just took the afternoon to rest. Also here tonight are Low Branch, Robo, Ziplock, Nitro, Pokey, Bob(from England), Pam and Bill.
Date: 2007-07-27
From: Seth Warner Shelter, VT

To: VT9 Bennington, VT Autumn Inn
Miles today: 11.5
Weather: clear sky

I realized this morning that I would not have enough food to get to Manchester Center, VT. I decided to hitch into Bennigton, VT to buy some resupply. When I came out of the woods on Rt.9, I put out my thumb and the first car stopped to pick me up. I was even more surprised when the passenger got out and it was Gorilla, a hiker I hadn't seen since NJ. He and his mother, the driver, were planning a short hike in the area. They brought me to the Autumn Inn and waited to be sure a room was available. What amazng trail magic! Many thanks to Gorilla and his mom.
Date: 2007-07-28
From: VT9 Bennington, VT Autumn Inn

To: Story Spring Shelter, VT
Miles today: 19.0
Weather: light rain

Wendy(new trail name: Lone Wolf), Frito, and got a shuttle from the hotel back to the trail. There was a light rain most of the morning which kept things cool and reduced the number of bugs. I had a very good hike today and pumped out more miles than I had planned. I'm tenting tonight. There are many hikers here including Frito, Lone Wolf, Pokey, Bob, Pam, Bill, Pogue, 6 String, Ziplock, Nitro, Gimpy, Robo, and others.
Date: 2007-07-29
From: Story Spring Shelter, VT

To: Spruce Peak Shelter, VT
Miles today: 18.3
Weather: overcast clouds

Another good hiking day today. I completed 3/4th of the AT today. I'm hiking in the fourth quarter now. Vermont is very nice. The climbs are getting longer now, but the woods are very peaceful. I am tenting tonight. Also here are Frito, Gimpy, Lone Wolf, Ziplock, Nitro, Bob, Lucky Dog, and Mushroom.
Date: 2007-07-30
From: Spruce Peak Shelter, VT

To: Griffith Lake Tenting Area
Miles today: 13.4
Weather: light rain

This morning I hiked about 3 miles to VT11, then hitched into Manchester Center. Bob and I ate breakfast at Friendly's. I went grocery shopping for a resupply, then went back to Friendly's for a banana split. I was back on the trail at 11 AM, a very good town stop. There were some fairly steep and long climbs today up Bromley Mtn, Styles Peak, and Peru Peak. With a full pack coming out town I was happy to stop walking today. I am tenting tonight along with Stubble, Ishmael, Blue, and Blue Sky GA BBQ.
Date: 2007-07-31
From: Griffith Lake Tenting Area

To: Greenwall Shelter
Miles today: 14.0
Weather: clear sky

It was a beautiful day today. I took my time hiking with lots of breaks, and even went swimming in Little Rock Pond. The water was cool and clear. It felt so good to just float and relax. I am tenting tonight. Also here are Lone Wolf and Michigan, a section hiker.
Date: 2007-08-01
From: Greenwall Shelter

To: Governor Clement Shelter
Miles today: 14.6
Weather: clear sky

Every day on the AT should be like today. The weather was great, the mileage was good, and the woods were beautful. I stopped for lunch at the Whistle Stop Restaurant with Lone Wolf. The Mad Hatter left trail magic of Coke, crackers, and fruit on the trail. What a great day! On top of all that, I have les than 500 miles to go. I am tenting tonight. Also here are Lone Wolf, Josh, and two section hikers from Montreal, Canada.
Date: 2007-08-02
From: Governor Clement Shelter

To: US 4 The Inn at Long Trail
Miles today: 10.6

I started early this morning to maximize the time I had in town today. I'm glad I climbed Killington Peak this morning instead of yesterday afternoon. It would have been tough at the end of the day. I got to US4 and road walked 0.9 miles east to the Inn at the Long Trail. What a nice place, very rustic. They serve good food and cold beer. I'm clean, my clothes are clean, I'm well fed, and will stay here tonight. There are many other hikers here well: Stubble, Blue Sky GA BBQ, Blue, Radar, Ishmael, Thunder, M&M, and Bob.
Date: 2007-08-03
From: US 4 The Inn at Long Trail

To: Wintturi Shelter
Miles today: 19.9

I crossed paths with Laredo(formerly Texas) today. I had not seen him since he, Duckwalk, and I ate dinner at a restaurant in Fontana Village. I did not intend to walk this far today. It just sorta happened. I am tenting tonight and as of now, I am the only one here.
Date: 2007-08-04
From: Wintturi Shelter

To: Thistle Hill Shelter
Miles today: 11.6
Weather: clear sky

It was a hot hike today with some good climbs. I gave some thought of doing a 20 mile day, but two things happened to prevent it. There were blackberries and raspberries along the trail; I spent 30 minutes eating my fill. Later I saw a sign for Cloudland Farm Country Market about 0.2 mile off the trail. I had a pint of ice cream and two root beers. That's about 1200 calories of fat and sugar-just what's needed to make a hiker happy. I also saw a mink on the trail today. He didn't run away so I got to watch him for about 2 minutes and took a couple of pictures. I hope he is visble in the photos. I'm tenting, also here are Stubble, Ishmael, Thunder, Blue Sky GA BBQ, Blue, and others.
Date: 2007-08-05
From: Thistle Hill Shelter

To: Velvet Rocks Shelter
Miles today: 16.1
Weather: clear sky

It was another very good day on the AT. I stopped for a late breakfast at a country market in West Hartford, VT. A stop like that really boosts my energy level. A little girl named May provided some very nice trail magic(soda, iced tea, snacks) at the end of her driveway in Norwich, VT. She was very knowledgeable and had met many hikers.I finished Vermont and entered New Hampshire today Amazing! Twelve states completed, two to go. I plan on meeting Betty(1st Wife) tomorrow in Etna, NH for her last visit on my hike. I am tenting tonight. No one else is here.
Date: 2007-08-06
From: Velvet Rocks Shelter

To: Etna, NH
Miles today: 4.4

Today marks 5 months since I left Springer Mountain, GA. This is a long walk! It rained this morning, but Betty met me shortly after I came out of the woods. I am dry, well fed, and resting in our hotel room in Lebanon, NH. I will take a zero day tomorrow and enjoy spending some time with Betty.
Date: 2007-08-07
From: Etna, NH

To: Etna, NH
Miles today: 0.0

We spent the day doing laundry and a resupply trip to Shaws grocery. We also ran into Fire Marshall while shopping in EMS-an outfitter in West Lebanon. I had convinced Beach Bum to let me stay another day, so when we went to lunch wih Fire Marshall I let him know that I would help him slackpack tomorrow, just as I as doing for Beach Bum, too. 1st Wife
Date: 2007-08-08
From: Etna, NH

To: Lyme Center, NH
Miles today: 11.7

This morning I dropped Beach Bum off in Etna at the trailhead. He slackpacked north in the rain to the crossing with Lyme-Dorchester Rd. Then I went to Hanover and picked up Fire Marshall and Jeb, a section hiker from Harrisburg, PA.I gave them a ride to the same spot I had just left Beach Bum so they could do a slacpack south back into Hanover. The weather was miserable for driving, so I just went back to the hotel and had a leisurely morning with coffee, the paper,and the Internet. Later, Beach Bum and I went to a good pizza place for dinner.1st wifeBetty dropped me off at Etna Center Road, NH this morning. It was a wet and dreary hike. It rained all morning. It sure was nice to walk out of the woods and see her parked at the trail head.
Date: 2007-08-09
From: Lime Center, NH

To: NH25A Wentworth, NH
Miles today: 16.0

Beach Bum allowed me to stay for one more day so he could slackpack over Smarts Mtn and Mt Cube. After I dropped him at the trailhead, I picked up Fire Marshall and Jeb and brought them to Etna Rd. so they could hike north again. At the motel, I also met Slinky Dog, a husand-wife couple of thruhikers and dropped them off in Hanover on the way. While I was waiting for Beach Bum to come out of the woods, I met 2 section hikers, one from Illinois and another whose trail name was Detail. This was my last day for giving out trail magic. 1st WifeBetty dropped me off and picked me up at road crossings today. This is the last day of her visit. I had a good hike today with some nice views.
Date: 2007-08-10
From: NH25A Wentworth, NH

To: Jeffers Brook Shelter
Miles today: 10.9
Weather: overcast clouds

I said good-bye to Beach Bum for the last time on the AT this morning. I must return to Virginia Beach and he has miles of wilderness to hike through. We are both looking forward to the end of this adventure.1st WifeBetty droppd me off and we said our good-byes. This was her last visit of my hike. I want to finish this hike. Today was a buggy day which made the hike a little less than fun. On the plus side, I now have less than 400 miles to Mt. Katahdin. I am tenting tonight. Also here are Mike, a NOBO thru hiker, 2 section hikers, and Detail. Detail is an art college teacher from Boston who is doing a NOBO section hike.
Date: 2007-08-11
From: Jeffers Brook Shelter

To: Beaver Brook Shelter
Miles today: 6.8
Weather: scattered clouds

I climbed Mt Moosilauke today. It was a good climb, but when I broke above treeline, the views were amazing! After walking in the woods for 5 months, it was really something to see the White Mountains(in the distance) on such a clear day. I did a short hike today. I plan on taking my time through the Whites. There is a chill in the air today, first time in a long while.I'm tenting tonight. Also here are Detail, SOBOS: Tyrone, Shamiqua, and Chris, and Robo.
Date: 2007-08-12
From: Beaver Brook Shelter

To: Eliza Brook Shelter
Miles today: 9.1
Weather: broken clouds

There was a very steep descent from Beaver Brook Shelter to Kinsman Notch. The trail followed a beautiful waterfall most of the way down. At the bottom, 1/2 mile off the trail on NH 12, I went to a snack bar at the Lost River Reservation. It was a good energy break. I had some tough hiking today, but I guess this is what to expect in the White Mountains. I am tenting tonight. Also here are: Jim-a NOBO thru, Detail, Red Baron-a setion hiker from Germany, Sniper, and Trail Blaze.
Date: 2007-08-13
From: Eliza Brook Shelter

To: Franconia Notch, I 93
Miles today: 8.8
Weather: light rain

I had a very steep climb up South Kinsman Mtn. in the rain this morning. A lot of climbing using hands on rocks instead of hiking sticks. I stopped at Lonesome Lake Hut for some soup. It really hit the spot! I got off the trail at Franconia Notch and went into Lincoln, NH for a resupply and dinner. I am spending the night at Parkers Motel.