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Appalachian Trail Day 145 - Bald Mtn. - Monson “Pie Ladies”

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PCT 2007 Day 29 – Redondo Beach – Onofre State Beach

PCT 2007 Day 29 Stage 29 / 4-23-07 Redondo Beach - Onofre State Beach 74.57 miles; 1708.35 total miles; 12.4 mph avg.; 5:58 hours 70, sunny Late last night I went to use the spa at the hotel. I could have sworn the lady getting out was…

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PCT 2007 Day 28 – Thousand Oaks – Redondo Beach, CA

PCT 2007 Day 28 Stage 28 / 4-22-07 Thousand Oaks – Redondo Beach 60.52 miles; 1633.78 total miles; 12.1 mph avg. 4:58 hours Overcast and most cloudy, a few sprinkles I got a good night's sleep but 6 AM came much too fast. I showered, packed,…

Craig Fowler - Appalachian Trail - Katahdin - Finish

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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. …

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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…

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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…