Day 28 - Andover to Hall Mtn Lean-to

South Arm road (shuttle from Andover) to Hall Mtn Lean-to (bout 4 miles).

Wasn't going to post an update today but saw the Shawshank Redemption reference in the Lean-to and decided to share.

Today it was forecast to start raining about 2pm. I decided to hike to the closest shelter and hide from the rain there. It is now 2:45 and haven't had anything more than a thick fog. The weather reports have generally been unreliable. I'm losing half a day but better that then get caught in a downpour, I think.

Started out the day by purchasing fuel for my burner and myself. Yum. Then shuttle back to the AT.

I've got a bag of ramen noodles, Clif bars, and peanut + tortillas (for snacking). Still experimenting and haven't settled on what my standard trail food will be.

Getting over Moody Mountain was easy but ascending to the lean-to was harder than expected. I feel like all the rest from the day off was undone climbing that hill. Tomorrow is an easy first half of the day followed by a challenging climb, with a harder climb after that if I push it. Would like to make up some kms so I'll try to get as far as possible.

Update - 3:30 it is raining now. Glad I'm nice and dry inside the shelter!Read more