Appalachian Trail

Miles Hiked: 22 Total Miles: 147.6 Hard day but beautiful. Passing through Caratunk tomorrow. Caught up with Sponge and Splake. Sorry, too tired and too late to write more. Time to sleep for more hiking in the morning.  

Miles Hiked: 9.3 Total Miles: 125.6 Didn’t stay in Monson tonight. Pilot and I decided to hike to the next lean-to since we both had enough of town and wanted to get back on the trail. It was a good decision because it was beautiful out and the trail was nice and easy. Grey Beard and Short

Miles Hiked: 10.3 Total Miles: 116.3 Finally made it out of the 100 mile wilderness. It felt good seeing a road and traffic. Called up Lakehouse Lodge for a shuttle and in 20 minutes someone picked up Pilot and I. I’m staying here at the Lakehouse tonight and possible taking a day off tomorrow and staying here

Miles Hiked: 20.0 Total Miles: 106.0 Hard but eventful day today. Hiked with Pilot all day and ran into some awesome people. First we met a guy named The Flying Dutchman who had us in stitches. Would have been entertaining to hike with him, but he is going north. Also met a guy who was trail

Miles Hiked: 16.3 Total Miles: 86.0 Hard day today. I went up White Cap mountain and had some really good views. I was able to call Carolyn and my parents and let them know everything is okay. It was good talking to Carolyn and seeing what she’s been up to. I was camping alone on the river

Miles Hiked: 19.5 Total Miles: 69.7 Another good day today hiking wise. Legs and feet were a bit tired at the end of the day. I’m at last branch lean to tonight with a few NOBO repeat hikers, Missing Link and Red Dane. Very nice and encouraging people to talk to. Missing Link said only 13 of

Start Location: Rainbow Lake Campground End Location: Potaywadjo Spring Leanto Miles Hiked: 23.8 Total Miles: 50.2 Long day today. Didn’t expect to hike this much but the terrain was easy. Met up with Roaming Dude who I had met up with one day in Seattle, which was cool. Seems to be taking it slow which is what I should

Start Location: Khatadin Stream Campground End Location: Rainbow Lake Campsite Miles Hiked: 21.2 Total Miles: 26.4 It was a great day for hiking today. Got an early start and made it to Hurd Brooke lean to by 1 PM. I was feeling good so I took a break and had lunch and later decided to hike 8 more miles

Well, it’s hard to believe but in around three months I’ll be on the trail. Everything is pretty much all set, and all I’m waiting on is my Tarp from Outdoor Equipment Supplier, which should be coming in sometime next week. It’s going to be a really busy next few months. Next week starts the

Well, the thesis has been successfully defended and the document completed. I am so happy that it is all over. I just have to tie up some loose ends and finish up one class and I’ll be *really* done. With the completion of my thesis, my excitement level for hiking has substantially increased. It will