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 worst packing job of my pack in a while.  I kept forgetting stuff. I didn’t or couldn’t see Katahadin from the top of Moxie [...]

Also from the Outdoor Research site. Our Sale Starts Today, and We’re Bringing You More Great Events… Today, at 10:00 a.m, we started our big summer sale! We’ll have discounted merchandise through Sunday, July 24th.  Next week look for a continuation of our Introduction Series events, with a “Beginning Hiking Seminar” from the Mountaineers (a week from today), and a [...]

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 to the loons is so peaceful.  I love it. I got down to the Kennewick River pretty early.  I wanted to swim across but [...]

Day 143, 07-20-01 Bigelow – Pierce Road 17.3 miles, AT – 2012.9 I was super tired when I got up today.  The hiking was so easy compared to the last couple of days.  Only two hills that were easy.  It was hot and humid but there were also lots of ponds to swim in.  I swam in Easy Carry Pond and had [...]

Day 142, 07-19-01 Stratton – Little Bigelow Lean-to 15.3 miles, AT – 1995.6 Woke up late and watched a lot of TV. I bought a box of Fruit Loops, chocolate milk and some powered donuts. I ate half the box of Fruit Loops. Relax and Setback were going to the doctor to look at Relax’s heel. Jeff and I thought we had [...]

Day 141, 07-18-01 Sugarloaf – Stratton, ME 10.6miles, AT  -  1980.3 I was up early and I headed out soon after I ate.  Only myself and Speedy were suppose to go to town.  I hit two more 4,000 foot peaks on the way in. I got a ride from two young guys in a pickup. As I came out of the PO, [...]

Day 140, 07-17-01 Poplar – Sugarloaf Summit 10.9 miles, AT  – 1969.7 Day of Rain 34 I slept well but was up early because of the tight quarters in the shelter.  Since I was only doing 10 miles, I took my time.  I got 10 minutes down the trail and had to answer nature’s call.  When I realized I left my camera [...]

Day 139, 07-16-01 Rangeley – Poplar Ridge Lean-to 10.7 miles, AT  – 1958.8 Day of Rain 33 I woke up to a noisy room.  Burn was all fired up and talking very loud.  I had real milk and Frosted Flakes.  Oh, we had OJ and donuts too.  Getting out of town was another project.  Knatty’s friends drove us out to the trailhead. [...]

Day 138, 07-15-01 Bemis – Rangeley 17.7 miles, AT  – 1948.1 Day of Rain 32 I woke up early in the night feeling claustrophobic and hot.  I was breathing heavy and my head was spinning.  It was really crazy.  I never felt that way before.  There were too many people in the shelter.  Luckily Crash couldn’t sleep either and she was next [...]

Day 137, 07-14-01 Hall Mtn. – Bemis Mtn. Lean-to 12.8 miles, AT  – 1930.4 Day of Rain 31 Pinky woke me up at 7 AM.  The SoBo’s in the lean-to left real early.  They have the fear.  The fear is any feeling that makes you feel like you must hike, usually fast.  The girls were so loud and again they were storming [...]