Hiking together again, Walk On, Seeker and I took advantage of a misty, cool, and viewless day to try and burn some miles. Easy walking today, but long, through beautiful stretches of trail around Griffith Lake, Big Branch, and Little Rock Pond. A long day with more great company, followed by major feeding with multiple dinners late into the night.
Bromley Mt.
The trio rolls on, but not until after a late start due to last night's feasting festivities preceded by a day of long miles. The three of us hitched into Manchester Center for more eating and a resupply, but ended up hanging around into the afternoon, shortening our day to a very nice relaxing one. It's cozy to be in this enclosed hut for a night with thunderstorms predicted.
Spruce Peak
Started off this morning with another exciting bear sighting, my first ever in Vermont. After running about 50 yards away, he stopped to pose and look back at me with an equal curiousity. Sadly, by the time I flipped the velcro on my shorts pocket to grab the camera, he was gone.
Kid Gore
A misty morning that gave way into a beautiful afternoon and evening. Great to be back here in Vermont, on a trail and in the mountains that have come to feel like my backyard in the time I've lived here. I decided to push on to Kid Gore Shelter where I met Walk On, who was already in for the night after a short day alongside Seeker. Great card games and conversation to go along with a beautiful view and equally gorgeous sunset colors in the sky.
Congdon
I still feel feel quite a lot of hangover sadness from yesterday, but the thought of being back on the Long Trail in Vermont for the first time since my '02 thru-hike pushed me on. I crossed into Vermont after another late start following this morning's downpour that I rode out in my tent. Cleared up a little this afternoon, but still wet and muddy all the way to the shelter where I met Seeker.
Sherman Brook
After an incredibly fun couple of days, I got a late start back on the trail tonight. I was so sad to leave my best friend Sarah behind, and this is the first time I can remember not wanting to be on the trail. A lonely night on the cusp of Vermont...
Wedding Zero Day 2
Date: 7/3/04 Starting Location: MA 2Destination: MA 2Miles: 0Total Miles: 1586.6 Wedding...