6/11/2017
Took a zero day in town today.
6/12/2017
Started the day with a big breakfast and a resupply at Wal-Mart before being dropped off at the trail. The breakfast and resupply mean hitting the trail around noon on a 90 degree day Thankfully the trail had dried out, with a rare muddy spot here and there. As I...
6/13/2017
Started the morning with a nice overlook of the landscape below at the aptly named, Airport Lookout. From there, the trail descended to Clarendon Gorge, a river that cuts through the rock formations in between two mountains. The trail crossed it via suspension...
6/14/2017
Passed a small milestone today, the AT, split apart from the Long Trail that it had followed for the last 100 miles or so. The trail skirted the edge of Kent Pond and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to do a like fishing. I caught 4 sunfish and 4 largemouth bass in...
Last day in Vermont! 6/15/2017
The day started with several steep climbs over nameless peaks. It seemed like Vermont was determined to throw all it had at us in the time we had left there. At times the trail was difficult to find and follow with the in frequent blazes and leaves covering the...
6/16/2017
We woke up to a rainy morning at Randy's house. Most of the hikers were reluctant to get moving so Rabbit and I hit the trail after eating a quick breakfast. It was only a ten mile hike to Hanover and the beginning of New Hampshire. It rained progressively harder all...
6/17/2017
Slept in a little bit today, enjoying the comfort of a real bed as long as possible before heading back into the woods. Allison cooked us breakfast and Rob drove us back into town. They were great hosts and we really enjoyed and greatly appreciated our time with...
6/18/2017
The morning started off very misty, humid and hot. Certainly didn’t expect weather like this in New Hampshire! On the climb up Smart Mountain, the trail and rocks were slick with moisture. It was like the mountain itself was sweating as much as I was. Luckily there...
The Omelet Guy! 6/19/2017
Woke up excited to hit the trail this morning. The four section hikers we met yesterday had told us about the Omelet Guy. Apparently he sets up a little kitchen just off the trail and cooks breakfast for hikers. We took off from the shelter, eager to make the six...
6/20/2017
Today we tackled Mt Moosilauke. At 4,803 ft, it is the highest peak the trail has crossed since Virginia. The day began with a brief rain shower that lasted just long enough to soak everything. The trail itself seemed to climb straight up the mountain. No switchbacks...