Appalachian Trail Day 153 – Daisy Pond Lean-to – Katahdin
Appalachian Trail Day 153
Day 153
07-30-01 12.8 miles
Daisy Pond Lean-to → Katahdin
AT – 2168
I’ve done it! I’m sitting on top as I write. The climb was a piece of cake. I love it. Jeff and I climbed like champs. …
Appalachian Trail Day 152 – Hurd Brook – Daisy Pond Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 152
Day 152
07-29-01 11.0 miles
Hurd Brook → Daisy Pond Lean-to
AT – 2157.0
No E.T. camping. The bugs weren’t too bad. We had an owl come into camp right as I started the fire. Mortis and Jeff…
Appalachian Trail Day 151 – Wadleigh – Hurd Brook Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 151
Day 151
07-28-01 19.6 miles
Wadleigh → Hurd Brook Lean-to
AT – 2149.5
The mosquitoes were bad last night. I was happy to be in my tent. Jeff and I talked a bunch from within our tents. Neither…
Appalachian Trail Day 150 – Antlers Campsite – Wadleigh Stream Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 150
Day 150
07-27-01 13.6 miles
Antlers Campsite → Wadleigh Stream Lean-to
AT – 2129.9
What a great night! Antlers Campsite was the best. It’s the most beautiful spot yet. The sun woke me up at…
Appalachian Trail Day 149 – Logan Brook – Antlers Campsite
Appalachian Trail Day 149
Day 149
07-26-01 19.6 miles
Logen Brook → Antlers Campsite
AT – 2116.3
I slept great last night. Got a late start at 8:40am. The weather was perfect hiking weather. Even now it’s wonderful. …
Appalachian Trail Day 148 – Chairback – Logan Brook Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 148
Day 148
07-25-01 17.1 – miles
Chairback → Logan Brook Lean-to
AT – 2096.7
I didn’t sleep well at all. The shelter deck was very uneven. I kept sliding down. Plus it was hot until it rained.
The…
Appalachian Trail Day 147 – Wilson Valley – Chairback Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 147
Day 147
07-24-01 Day 147
Wilson Valley - Chairback Lean-to
15.6 miles, AT 2079.6
Day of Rain 35
There was a mouse running around last night. I was scared he was going to get into my 6 days of food. …
Appalachian Trail Day 146 – Monson – Wilson Valley Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 146
Day 146, 07-23-01
Monson - Wilson Valley Lean-to
13.7 miles, AT - 2064.0
Didn't sleep well. I forgot to mention that I saw a deer (?) in Maine. None in NH. I also saw a linx or a Bobcat yesterday.
We…
Appalachian Trail Day 145 – Bald Mtn. – Monson “Pie Ladies”
Appalachian Trail Day 145
Day 145, 07-22-01
Bald Mtn. - Monson Pie Ladies
18.7 miles, AT - 2050.3
I woke up to these two people from Holland banging and throwing pots around. I was pissed. They were so noisy. I did the…
Appalachian Trail Day 144 – Pierce Pond lean-to – Bald Mtn. Lean-to
Appalachian Trail Day 144
Day 144, 07-12-01
Pierce Pond - Bald Mtn. Lean-to
18.7 miles, AT - 2031.6
I was awake early but I stayed in bed for what seemed forever. The loons called throughout the evening and in the AM. Listening…