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- Dag 1
- zaterdag 10 september 2016 om 05:24
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Hoogte: 79 ft
Verenigde StatenStudleys Pond42°7’15” N 70°55’27” W
todays location
10 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
I think you can tell, this isn't the Long Trail. It's just a test. Stay tuned, because I will be on the trail tomorrow. I'll upload updates whenever I get phone reception, so you may not see anyMeer informatie
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- Dag 3
- maandag 12 september 2016 om 13:13
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Hoogte: 2.195 ft
- Verenigde StatenTown of Jay44°58’11” N 72°30’42” W
Shooting Star Shelter
12 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
I'm about 4 miles into it. Weather is perfect. Sorry, I messed up. I forgot to take a picture of the beginning of the trail overlooking Canada. Haven't seen any moose, bear or Canadians.
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- Dag 4
- dinsdag 13 september 2016 om 07:54
- ☀️ 8 °C
- Hoogte: 2.651 ft
- Verenigde StatenDoll Peak44°56’14” N 72°32’4” W
First night
13 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
I made it to Laura Woodward shelter at around 6pm. I met a northbound guy who said he knows of a few people coming along that will use the shelter. I decided to hang my hammock. Everyone thatMeer informatie
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- Dag 4
- dinsdag 13 september 2016 om 07:57
- ☀️ 8 °C
- Hoogte: 2.651 ft
- Verenigde StatenDoll Peak44°56’14” N 72°32’4” W
Jay
13 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
This is my first challenge today. Hike up Jay Peak. I'm good to go. Don't know if you can see it but that is the lodge at the top of the tram. More pix to come
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- Dag 4
- dinsdag 13 september 2016 om 17:12
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Hoogte: 2.073 ft
- Verenigde StatenHazens Notch State Forest44°50’59” N 72°30’60” W
Hazen Notch
13 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Up and over Jay first thing this morning. left at 8;30 and was finished at about noon. Then hiked the rest of the day to here. Good place to stay. Weather has been great but I think things will changeMeer informatie
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- Dag 5
- woensdag 14 september 2016 om 09:28
- 🌧 15 °C
- Hoogte: 2.060 ft
- Verenigde StatenHazens Notch State Forest44°50’60” N 72°30’59” W
Day 3
14 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
I'm getting a late start for lots of reasons. The most important is that I am not in a rush. Reason 2.. it is raining off and on all day. I had to slow down and think about how to be ready for rain.Meer informatie
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- Dag 5
- woensdag 14 september 2016 om 15:26
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Hoogte: 2.510 ft
- Verenigde StatenLockwood Pond44°47’57” N 72°33’3” W
Tiliston Shelter
14 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
This was my planned destination for the day. Did 6 miles in 5 hours. Rainy and slippery so I took it slow. Still did pretty well. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is niceMeer informatie
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- Dag 6
- donderdag 15 september 2016 om 19:13
- 🌙 10 °C
- Hoogte: 1.788 ft
- Verenigde StatenBelvidere Center44°42’22” N 72°41’3” W
Corliss Shelter
15 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
I ended up all by my lonesome at the Tilliston Shelter, except for the mice. Not very good company. One of then tried to eat the draw string on my hiking shorts. The next Shelter was only 8 milesMeer informatie
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- Dag 8
- zaterdag 17 september 2016 om 07:31
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Hoogte: 968 ft
- Verenigde StatenWest Settlement44°37’40” N 72°43’26” W
Stealth Camping
17 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
I woke up at Corliss Camp, ate breakfast, visited the outhouse, brushed my teeth, packed up, and got water. I punched into work at 9am, and my first task was to climb 2.6 miles up Laraway Mt. Got thatMeer informatie
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- Dag 8
- zaterdag 17 september 2016 om 07:41
- ☀️ 11 °C
- Hoogte: 968 ft
- Verenigde StatenWest Settlement44°37’40” N 72°43’26” W
More Day 5
17 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Kept hiking under some overhang rock, got lost for a few minutes. A few hours later I saw this. that's Prospect Rock. Pictures don't do it justice. Stunning view with the late afternoon sun. I crossedMeer informatie
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- Dag 8
- zaterdag 17 september 2016 om 19:22
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Hoogte: 2.969 ft
- Verenigde StatenSterling Pond44°33’27” N 72°46’32” W
Smugglers Notch
17 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Today was what I expected. Tough climb up Whiteface Mt, then Madonna Mt. Madonna is where the Smugglers Notch ski area is. Part of the trail goes up a ski trail. I got to the Sterling Pond Shelter atMeer informatie
Linda St. CroixHi Steve- awesome views- sounds like you are having some great hikes. are you seeing any other hikers? How about BEAR? Take Care Linda
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- Dag 9
- zondag 18 september 2016 om 18:46
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Hoogte: 505 ft
- Verenigde StatenJudevine Brook44°39’24” N 72°46’10” W
Green Valley B&B
18 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Ok... I'm really not a wimp. It was supposed to rain all day, but didn't. It would have been a good hiking day, but I stayed with the plan and came here anyway. I hiked 3.3 miles to Route 108 whichMeer informatie
Hi Steve. Ken and I had a chance to go through your blog together yesterday. Want to figure out the best time/place to catch you along the trail. Let us know your thoughts. Once Berta is settled and Ken's job is set we are free to go. Can travel over during the week or weekend. Whatever works best. What an incredible experience
Barbara TennisonMy kind of accommodations Steve. After seeing all the the pics, I get why you would be doing something like this, it is beautful, but it also reinforces why I like hotels....lol Be safe. Barbara
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- Dag 10
- maandag 19 september 2016 om 12:15
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Hoogte: 3.927 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Chin44°32’17” N 72°49’2” W
Mt Mansfield
19 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Sitting on top of Mansfield. Two plus miles uphill hike from Smugglers Notch. Did well because of my rest at the B&B, and breakfast.. eggs sausage and four big pancakes. Dave, the owner, drove me backMeer informatie
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- Dag 10
- maandag 19 september 2016 om 17:25
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Hoogte: 1.850 ft
- Verenigde StatenNebraska Notch44°29’6” N 72°49’36” W
Taylor Lodge
19 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
I got here at about 4pm. Nice enough place. The next challenge is a bump called Camel's Hump, but it is more than a day away. I'm trying to figure out how close I can get to it to be able to climb itMeer informatie
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- Dag 11
- dinsdag 20 september 2016 om 09:29
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Hoogte: 3.156 ft
- Verenigde StatenBolton Mountain44°27’14” N 72°50’20” W
Puffer Shelter
20 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
I got up and out early, trying to make it to Banforth Shelter by 5pm. It's 18 miles, but I have an alternative at 16. Easier terrain. Trying to get as close as I can to Camel's Hump, so I can bag thatMeer informatie
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- Dag 11
- dinsdag 20 september 2016 om 19:30
- 🌙 22 °C
- Hoogte: 712 ft
- Verenigde StatenGleason Brook44°21’51” N 72°52’38” W
On the way to Camels Hump
20 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
I hiked from 7am until 6pm and got close enough to get Camel's Hump done tomorrow. I think i did 16 miles. The first 6 were uphill. I don't know why I am in such a rush to get this done. I think it isMeer informatie
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- Dag 12
- woensdag 21 september 2016 om 13:17
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Hoogte: 3.871 ft
- Verenigde StatenCamels Hump44°19’10” N 72°53’11” W
Top of the Hump
21 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Finally made it. Wasn't real steep, just long. The downhill is supposed to be harder. Perfect day to be up here. I can see Madison where I came from and Ethan Allen where I will be tomorrow. I'mMeer informatie
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- Dag 13
- donderdag 22 september 2016 om 09:55
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Hoogte: 3.547 ft
- Verenigde StatenMount Ethan Allen44°17’38” N 72°52’60” W
Mt Ethan Allen
22 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
I'm over the Hump. I stayed at Montclair Shelter about 1.5 miles down the Trail. Place was like a fortress. They had a lot of bear problems last year. Not so now. My day started later as I only have 8Meer informatie
Liz McDonoughGood for you! i know someone who's son is doing the trail but south to north. He started about 4-5 days ago. He's mid 20's, hiking alone, name is Zack. I've known his father from the gym for several years. Just an FYI if you run into him. Happy trails! Liz
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- Dag 13
- donderdag 22 september 2016 om 15:21
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Hoogte: 2.041 ft
- Verenigde StatenBeane Mountain44°14’12” N 72°55’50” W
Birch Glen Cabin
22 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
This place is as rustic as it gets. It was built in 1930, and except for the tin roof, looks like nothing has been done to it. I'm on my original plan for today, Although I've been stewing overMeer informatie
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- Dag 14
- vrijdag 23 september 2016 om 12:45
- 🌧 12 °C
- Hoogte: 728 ft
- Verenigde StatenWaitsfield44°11’18” N 72°49’59” W
Waitsfield
23 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Rained a lot from 2am until 8 or so. Sounded worse in that cabin because of the metal roof. I was dry and warm, so I didn't care. I packed and left for town at around 8:30. It was only 2.5 miles toMeer informatie
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- Dag 14
- vrijdag 23 september 2016 om 17:44
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Hoogte: 3.540 ft
- Verenigde StatenStark Mountain44°11’30” N 72°55’52” W
Starks Nest
23 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
This is the ski lodge on top of Mad River Glen Ski Mountain. Old New England ski hut. Staying here tonight. A group of older people, locals, stopped by and we talked for about an hour. One guy handedMeer informatie
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- Dag 15
- zaterdag 24 september 2016 om 06:46
- 🌫 2 °C
- Hoogte: 3.540 ft
- Verenigde StatenStark Mountain44°11’30” N 72°55’52” W
Good Morning
24 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌫 2 °C
Barbara TennisonAbsolutely gorgeous, wouldn't it be nice to wake up to that every day. Is that snow I see?
Hey Steve see you Thursday afternoon sometime. 4 hours from here will leave about 10am. Easier to coordinate a drive then a hike. k
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- Dag 15
- zaterdag 24 september 2016 om 18:36
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Hoogte: 2.959 ft
- Verenigde StatenSouth Lincoln44°4’17” N 72°55’10” W
Somewhere Before Mt. Grant
24 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Uneventful day, except for the wedding I passed by on the top of Mt Abraham. The bride looked real cold. Actually the day started out nicely with that beautiful sunrise. I just hiked all day. The nextMeer informatie
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- Dag 17
- maandag 26 september 2016 om 14:11
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Hoogte: 2.605 ft
- Verenigde StatenMiddlebury College Snow Bowl43°55’42” N 72°57’39” W
Middlebury Snow Bowl
26 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Cell service has been weak for the last few days. I stayed at the Skyline Shelter last night. Easy 10 miles today with perfect hiking weather. Enjoying it because I might be hiking in the rainMeer informatie
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- Dag 18
- dinsdag 27 september 2016 om 08:59
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Hoogte: 2.365 ft
- Verenigde StatenRomance Mountain43°53’37” N 72°58’18” W
Sucker Brook Shelter
27 september 2016, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Got to get going. Doing 12 miles today to set up to get to the Inn at the Long Trail tomorrow. Stayed here. First time in a lean-to with 6 people. Rained a bit, but no problem. That's Hannah, myMeer informatie
Newly home from my visit south. Sorry I didn't get a chance to see you before you headed out. Thanks for sending this along. I am VERY interested in following your journey and admire your courage to do this. Who know, maybe Ken and I can meet up with you at some point along the way. Look forward to your postings. Be careful and have fun......hugs, Muriel
Linda St. CroixHi,
Linda St. CroixLooking forward to following you on this adventure.