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- Day 18
- Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 12:49 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 2,710 ft
United StatesThe Great Cliff43°50’41” N 72°57’51” W
Horrid Mt. Lookout
September 27, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
On my way to my last shelter before the Inn. Looking down Brandon Gap. I think I have to climb that mountain next.
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- Day 19
- Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 7:51 AM
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 2,562 ft
- United StatesMount Carmel State Forest43°46’4” N 72°55’22” W
David Logan Shelter
September 28, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Just passing through with an overnight stay. Lot of confusion about the distance to the Inn, but it is now apparent it will be a 14 mile day. The terrain has eased up a lot, so it shouldn't be thatRead more
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- Day 20
- Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 9:08 AM
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 2,162 ft
- United StatesSherburne Pass43°39’50” N 72°49’60” W
Inn at the Long Trail
September 29, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
It's an oasis. I haven't been off the trail for a couple of weeks, since the B&B in Jeffersonville, and a quick resupply stop in Waitsfield. I pushed longer daily miles and got here a day ahead ofRead more
Jay HanksI don't see any blue berries in that beer! Looks like you are having a good time speaking of which the Yogis have adjusted our Salem trip due to a howling NEaster. We are going to Marina Bay there are 8 of us not counting OH NO mr bill! . We are going to miss you and your shrimp. Have fun be safe
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- Day 21
- Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1:57 PM
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 4,157 ft
- United StatesWJJR-FM (Rutland)43°36’17” N 72°49’13” W
Killington Peak
September 30, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Nick and I were on the top of Killington at around noon. Real easy climb. We heard a humming noise coming from behind the woods a bit downhill. We checked it out to find the K1 gondola running. IRead more
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- Day 22
- Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:29 PM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 1,306 ft
- United StatesClarendon Gorge43°31’32” N 72°55’19” W
Airport Lookout
October 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
No cell service for a while, so a little catch up. We stayed at Governor Clement Shelter last night. It rained all night, but stopped in time for us to hike. Nick and I are doing a 15 miler today,Read more
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- Day 23
- Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 9:45 AM
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Altitude: 2,067 ft
- United StatesEast Wallingford43°26’26” N 72°55’46” W
Greenwall Shelter
October 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Nick and I got 15 done yesterday, and landed here. Some ups and downs, and the last mile was straight up. We got into tractor mode and finished the day. Only 10 today with interesting sights. The sunRead more
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- Day 23
- Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 10:38 AM
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 2,110 ft
- United StatesIce Beds43°26’40” N 72°56’40” W
White Cliffs
October 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
I knew this was going to be a more interesting day. Half an hour into the hike
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- Day 23
- Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 4:51 PM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 2,205 ft
- United StatesBuckball Peak43°20’51” N 72°57’11” W
Lost Pond Shelter
October 2, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
I know, just another shelter. They all look the same down south. This one has the notoriety of being at mile 201. I just past 200 a mile back. We got here just as the light rain started. Not cold atRead more
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- Day 24
- Monday, October 3, 2016 at 12:59 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 3,346 ft
- United StatesStyles Peak43°16’25” N 72°56’17” W
Styles Peak
October 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
On our way to Bromley. Just an update while I have cell service. One more long climb today, but it doesn't look too steep. Light rain, but warm.
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- Day 25
- Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 9:03 AM
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: 3,192 ft
- United StatesBromley Mountain43°13’39” N 72°56’24” W
Bromley Mountain
October 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Top of a ski mountain. We easily made it to this warming hut. Good thing, because it rained all night. Was hoping for a nice sunrise, but got fog instead. We're warm and dry, so I'm not complaining.Read more
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- Day 26
- Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 6:21 AM
- 🌫 8 °C
- Altitude: 965 ft
- United StatesDufresne Pond43°10’41” N 73°0’60” W
Bob's Diner
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 8 °C
It's 6:15, and I am standing outside Bob's Diner waiting for the waitress to show up. Got to get a big breakfast, because I have to climb uphill for 3 miles to get back to the LT. I stayed at a motelRead more
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- Day 26
- Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 9:14 AM
- 🌫 8 °C
- Altitude: 2,014 ft
- United StatesProspect Rock43°9’13” N 73°0’32” W
Prospect Rock
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 8 °C
Better view of Manchester. Back on the trail in sunny skies, finally.
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- Day 26
- Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 12:03 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 2,687 ft
- United StatesStratton Pond43°6’2” N 72°57’50” W
Stratton Pond
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Yes! Everyone told me this is a beautiful place, and I got here in perfect weather. Next stop, Stratton Mountain, 3 miles forward (and up).
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- Day 26
- Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 2:13 PM
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 3,917 ft
- United StatesStratton Mountain43°5’10” N 72°55’30” W
Stratton Mountain
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
I'm at the top. This is the last high mountain I'll climb for the rest of the hike. I climbed the fire tower, and got this view. The fall colors are starting to show.
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- Day 26
- Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 4:30 PM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 2,379 ft
- United StatesDaniel Webster Historical Monument43°3’44” N 72°57’43” W
Kelly Stand Road
October 5, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
I stealth camped just before the USFS road to Arlington. It's still another 4 miles to the next shelter and it is 4:30pm. I hiked 12 LT miles and 3 miles from Manchester. 15 miles is a good day,Read more
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- Day 27
- Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 4:57 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 3,556 ft
- United StatesGlastenbury Mountain42°58’27” N 73°4’20” W
Glastenbury Mountain
October 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
I was being very ambitious thinking I would hike 21 miles today. I got moving at 7am, as soon as the daylight permitted. I based that decision on the trail conditions from the day before. CompletelyRead more
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- Day 28
- Friday, October 7, 2016 at 4:49 PM
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 2,103 ft
- United StatesWoodford42°50’53” N 73°6’36” W
Congdon Shelter
October 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This is it, my last night on the trail. Tomorrow I hike 10 miles to the Mass Border, then backwards to meet Neal at a trailhead parking lot. That's about 3 miles. There are no big hills or highways toRead more
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- Day 29
- Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:22 AM
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 2,493 ft
- United StatesScrub Hill42°48’6” N 73°7’2” W
5 More Miles
October 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
The rain held off and it is a great day to hike. Only a couple hours left. I'm slowing down to enjoy it.
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- Day 29
- Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:44 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 2,336 ft
- United StatesBear Swamp42°44’38” N 73°9’20” W
The Finish Line
October 8, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
You see that line on the map? That's it! I was sure I would make it, but it feels real good to get here. I have a leisurely 3 miles back to meet Neal, then I will sit for two days before coming home.
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- Day 30
- Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 10:40 AM
- ☁️ 11 °C
- Altitude: 636 ft
- United StatesFayville Branch43°3’52” N 73°9’27” W
Neal's Camp
October 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Neal picked me up from a random dirt road 3 miles from the finish. I had to walk down it about a mile, because only ATV's could get up it. On the way there were a couple of guys hanging by theirRead more
Congrats on finishing. What an accomplishment!!! Proud of you and so glad we were able to connect with you an Nick. Nice he could join you for part of this adventure. You rock!!!!! Muriel
