Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
DATE: Nov. 27 to 28 START: Stealth site close to Sky Meadows Side Trail, VA FINISH: Bearfence Mountain Hut, VA DISTANCE: 70.9 miles (114.1 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 35.4 miles (57 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 1273.2 miles (2048.6 km) Shenandoah: The weather Read More …
DATE: Nov. 25 to 26 START: MD 17 Wolfsville Rd, MD FINISH: Stealth site close to Sky Meadows Side Trail, VA DISTANCE: 67. 2 miles (108.2 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 33.6 miles (54.1 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 1202.3 miles (1934.5 km) Moon Read More …
The Doyle: An AT institution. Stopped in for a midday beer (Troegs Pale Ale) and a bite to eat. Thanks to Pat and Vicky, the Doyle’s proprietors (see photo below), for their longstanding support of the AT hiking community. Read More …
Malto: During this section I was joined periodically by Greg “Malto” Gressel (see photo below). A PCT veteran, class of 2011, Malto is one of the most enthusiastic, knowledgable and strongest hikers I have met during the course of the 12 Long Walks. A big thanks to Greg for his company on trail and his wonderful hospitality off of it. Best of luck for your future calendar year Triple Crown attempt! Read More …
DATE: Nov. 16 to 18 START: William Brien Shelter, NY FINISH: Stealth camp close to Leroy A. Smith Shelter, PA DISTANCE: 120.2 miles (193.4 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 40 miles (64.4 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 915.9 miles (1473.7 km) The Boss: Much Read More …
DATE: Nov. 13 to 15 START: Falls Village, CT FINISH: William Brien Shelter, NY DISTANCE: 99.2 miles (km) DAILY AVERAGE: 33.1 miles (km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 795.7 miles (km) ‘Deli Belly’……New England Style: The Indian version of this colloquialism (spelt just Read More …
DATE: Nov. 10 to 12 START: Melville Nauheim Shelter, VT FINISH: Falls Village, CT DISTANCE: 120.3 miles (193.6 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 40.1 miles (64.5 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 696.5 miles (1120.7 km) Rambling through New England: I really enjoyed this section. Read More …
DATE: Nov 7 to 9 START: Inn at the Long Trail, VT FINISH: Melville Nauheim Shelter, VT DISTANCE: 88.3 miles (142.1 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 29.4 miles (47.3 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 576.2 miles (927.1 km) Blowdowns: There were quite a lot Read More …
DATE: Nov 3 to 6 START: Kinsman Notch, NH FINISH: Inn at the Long Trail, VT DISTANCE: 98.9 miles (159.1 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 24.7 miles (39.7 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 487.9 miles (785 km) The Moose & the Witch’s Titty: The Read More …
DATE: Oct. 29 to Nov 2 START: Pinkham Notch, NH FINISH: Kinsman Notch, NH DISTANCE: 70.4 miles* (see Choices below) (113.3 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 14.1 miles (22.7 km)* TOTAL DISTANCE: 389 miles (625.9 km) A sign just east of Lake Read More …
DATE: October 27-28 START: Pine Ellis Lodge, Andover FINISH: Pinkham Notch DISTANCE: 62 miles (99.8 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 31 miles (49.9 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 318.7 miles (512.8 km) With Hurricane Sandy almost upon me, I decided a couple of huge Read More …
DATE: October 25-26 START: Poplar Ridge Lean-To FINISH: Pine Ellis Lodge, Andover DISTANCE: 47.2 miles (75.9 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 23.6 miles (37.95 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 256.6 miles (412.9 km) Chief Sherpa: Believe it or not I ran into another southbound Read More …
DATE: October 23-24 START: Caratunk FINISH: Poplar Ridge lean-to DISTANCE: 58.2 miles (93.6 km) DAILY AVERAGE: 29.1 miles (46.8 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 209.5 miles (337.1 km) Ferry Across the Kennebec: Early morning crossing with Dave (aka “Shadow”) who hiked Read More …
DATE: October 20-22 START: Carl Newhall Shelter FINISH: Caratunk Read More …
DATE: October 19 START: Nahmakanta Stream FINISH: Carl Newhall Shelter DISTANCE: 34.6 miles (55.7 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 78.7 miles (126.6 km) After a few good nights sleep, today was the strongest I have felt in the last couple of weeks. Read More …
DATE: October 18 START: Hurd Brook Shelter FINISH: Nahmakanta Stream DISTANCE: 25.5 miles (41 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 44.1 miles (71 km) I have a confession to make…….I’ve never been that interested in hiking the Appalachian Trail. Crowded shelters, limited views, Read More …
DATE: October 17 START: Mt Katahdin FINISH: Hurd Brook DISTANCE: 18.6 miles (29.9 km) + 5.2 miles climb to Katahdin summit (23.8 miles total for the day) DAILY AVERAGE: 18.6 miles (29.9 km) TOTAL DISTANCE: 18.6 miles (29.9 km) “Are Read More …