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How to Wash (and Dry) Your Down
Down coats, down sleeping bags, and even down booties, will need to be washed after any long distance hike. The tags will give you vague
Miles 2,075-2,189.1: Monson, ME through 100 Mile Wilderness to Katahdin (and back down to Baxter)
Monson, Maine is the beginning of the 100 Mile Wilderness (at mile 2,075). Within the first 10 miles, we passed by Spectacle Pond, Bell Pond, Lily
Miles 1900-2075: Dream Lake, NH to Monson, ME
From our site at Dream Lake (mile 1900), we crossed several streams and up to Mt Success. Shortly after, we crossed into Maine! The Goose Eyes were
Miles 1700-1900: Rutland, VT to Dream Lake, NH
This may have been the best, and longest, 200 miles so far! We have created an art of stretching out our time in order to be here longer! From
Miles 1500-1700: Salisbury, CT to Rutland, VT
Bear Mountain is the highest peak in CT (but not the highest ground) and offers stunning 360 views. Left CT and entered
Miles 1300-1500: Stream after Sunfish Pond, NJ to Salisbury, CT
Who knew how scenic New Jersey is?! Kittatinny Mt has a rocky and scenic summit. Catfish Lookout Tower offered an extensive view of the surrounding
Miles 1100-1300: Tom’s Run to Stream after Sunfish Pond
For weeks, it feels as if we're half way done! This occasion is celebrated all the way from the psychological halfway, Harper's Ferry, to the actual
Miles 900-1100: View of Powell Gap Hollow to Tom’s Run
We crossed 900 miles at an overlook in Shenandoah National Park (NP) and stayed within the park for a total of 110 miles (some of which was covered
Miles 700-900: Lost Spectacle Gap to View of Powell Gap Hollow
Entered Lost Spectacles Gap in a thunderstorm, just in time to go up on a ridge line. Missed all of the views down to Newport Rd. The following
Miles 500-700: Massie Gap to Lost Spectacle Gap
After Massie Gap, we remained in the Grayson Highlands for a few more miles. Wild ponies abound! We visited the historic life stock corrals called