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An Overdue Update
Hello everyone! I first want to apologize for the lengthy gap between updates. This is well overdue and lots has happened in the last month, so I wanted to update everyone before I get too far behind. I'm in a time crunch so this will be as direct as I can make it....
Vermont’s Long Trail Slideshow
As a closing summary to Vermont's Long Trail, here is the photo slideshow of the 273mi trail from Massachusetts to Canada. I did the first ~100mi that overlapped the AT in early July. Then I returned immediately after completing the AT in early August to complete the...
Day 14: CANADA BABY!
Buchanan Mtn(258.3)-CANADA(272.8) Aug 15th 14.5mi+1.3mi Journey's End Tr=15.8mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT. I took lots of photos and typed in detail for the final day, so I...
Day 13: It's Time
Corliss Camp(235.6)-Buchanan Mtn(258.3)Aug 14th22.7mi+.4mi side trail=23.1miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT.It was a good night to sleep in the shelter. It rained pretty hard most...
Day 12: Bring On The Rain
Sterling Pond Shelter(213.3)-Corliss Camp(235.6)Aug 13th22.3miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT.By some stroke of luck, it didn't rain last night. The forecast was ominous saying that...
Day 11: Fire From Rain
Jonesville/Duxbury Rd(187)-Sterling Pond Shelter(213.3) Aug 12th 26.3mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT. I slept hard at Shiver and BAM's after staying up til midnight doing blog...
Day 10: Final Town Stop
Camel's Hump(177.4)-Jonesville/Duxbury Rd(187) Aug 11th 9.6mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT. I did not get the sleep I would have liked last night, but it was totally worth it! At...
Day 9: So I HIKE!
Sunset Ledge(153.6)-Camel's Hump(177.4) Aug 10th 23.4mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT. I didn't sleep as well as I would have liked last night. It was pretty quiet and I kept...
Day 8: In Need Of Distractions
Cape Lookoff Mtn(128.7)-Sunset Ledge(153.6)Aug 9th24.9miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's Long Trail Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT, CDT, and AT. I was right when I said I'd sleep well last night. I slept straight through the night an...
Day 7: Back On The Long Trail
Maine Junction(107.2)-Cape Lookoff Mtn(128.7) Long TrailAug 8th21.5mi+1.1mi AT approach=22.6miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT. CDT, and AT. I took a double zero the past two days since finishing the...
Franconia Notch-Katahdin(1812-2185.3)
At the end of a section every few weeks, I like to load all the pictures and videos I've taken as a summary of that section. The 373.3mi section from Franconia Notch to Katahdin was by far my favorite and there are some great photos in this slideshow. Many of these...
Appalachian Trail Closing Thoughts
Yesterday I detailed our summit of Katahdin and completion of the Appalachian Trail. I said that I'd elaborate more on my initial thoughts and emotions and asked Jett Cat to also write up a little something for everyone. Hope you enjoy this and that it helps to bring...
Day 111: Katahdin Baby!
The Birches Campsite(2180.1)-Mt Katahdin(2185.3) Maine Aug 5th 5.2mi + 4.3 Knife Edge=9.5mi Elevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT. Today was an absolutely perfect way to end this hike! This entry is...
Day 110: The Day Before
Rainbow Lake(2162.2)-The Birches Campsite(2180.1) MaineAug 4th17.9miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT.This morning we had just 8mi to hike to Abol Bridge, which is a name we've been hearing for...
Day 109: Feelin' It
Potaywadjo Spring Lean-to(2137)-Rainbow Lake(2162.2) MaineAug 3rd25.2miElevation chart courtesy of Guthook's AT Hiker app. He has apps for many trails including the PCT and CDT.Since the strategy of having Jett Cat leave early worked yesterday, we decided to do the...