todays location
10. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 anyLue lisää
Shooting Star Shelter
12. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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.
First night
13. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 thatLue lisää
Jay
13. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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
Hazen Notch
13. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 changeLue lisää
Day 3
14. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 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.Lue lisää
Tiliston Shelter
14. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 niceLue lisää
Corliss Shelter
15. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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 milesLue lisää
Stealth Camping
17. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 thatLue lisää
More Day 5
17. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 crossedLue lisää
Smugglers Notch
17. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 atLue lisää
Green Valley B&B
18. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 whichLue lisää
Mt Mansfield
19. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 backLue lisää
Taylor Lodge
19. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 itLue lisää
Puffer Shelter
20. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 thatLue lisää
On the way to Camels Hump
20. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌙 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 isLue lisää
Top of the Hump
21. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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'mLue lisää
Mt Ethan Allen
22. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 8Lue lisää
Birch Glen Cabin
22. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 overLue lisää
Waitsfield
23. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌧 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 toLue lisää
Starks Nest
23. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 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 handedLue lisää
Good Morning
24. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ 🌫 2 °C
Somewhere Before Mt. Grant
24. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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 nextLue lisää
Middlebury Snow Bowl
26. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 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 rainLue lisää
Sucker Brook Shelter
27. syyskuuta 2016, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 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, myLue lisää





























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.