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Who’s in Charge Here? Apparently My Stomach!
Today probably illustrates like no other how flexible things become on the trail. We got up at 5 this morning with the plan of reaching the Hall Mtn
Stratton to Rangely – the Saddleback Range
Yesterday, we popped out of the woods into Maine Route 4 outside of Rangely. We were picked up and went to The Farmhouse Inn. While I was very
Caratunk to Stratton – The Bigelow Range
Things are moving along. This stretch is about 37 miles and has the first of the “big” Maine mountains (I mean besides Katahdin, of
Caratunk – And Other Hikers
Today we hit Caratunk, ME on the banks of the Kennebec River. Tomorrow we take the canoe ride across the Kennebec and start into the Bigelow Range.
Monson: The Most Awesome Little Town in Maine
Warning, I don't have a lot of experience with small towns in Maine or anywhere else. Plus I'm not sure if this is a review or a thank-you letter.
Getting There vs. Being Here
Already I've learned a valuable lesson from the trail. Being a normal American baby-boomer adult professional, I can be extremely goal
Monson!
Well, we finally got here Thursday night. At about 6:30, after crossing the outlet to Spectacle Pond, we staggered into the trailhead parking lot on
Plan, Then Adapt
It's four days until we leave for Katahdin. We picked Memorial Day weekend as our start date almost a year ago. We made reservations for Katahdin
Two Weeks to Go
Warning: this post doesn't have much about the AT in it, but there is a little tidbit at the end..... This weekend was Ian's graduation from
Elevation Challenged
I've been walking and hiking a minimum of 5 miles a day since the fall. Ian and I did a 50 mile trip in MD in December. So, even though I've been a