Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet

My name is Mary. I am an architect, mother of 2, avid swimmer, and now AT hiker - not necessarily in that order. My husband is Kevin. He is also an architect (recently retired), father of 2, sailor, boat builder, and now AT hiker.

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Some Friends I Met Along the Way

Some Friends I Met Along the Way

Making friends with people from all walks of life - on the trail, in the shelters, in shuttles, and in lodging spots - is one of the nicest, most

Aug 28, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Maine – 100 Mile Wilderness to Katahdin

Maine – 100 Mile Wilderness to Katahdin

Day 102 - Shaw’s Hostel to Long Pond Lean-To On my way to grab a coffee in the hostel breakfast area, I suddenly ran into my “old” friend Alchemist.

Aug 10, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Maine – To Monson and The 100 Mile Wilderness

Maine – To Monson and The 100 Mile Wilderness

Day 86 - US Route 2/ Gorham to Gentian Pond Shelter Today was our last full day in New Hampshire. Leaving Gorham, the trail crossed the very full

Aug 1, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
New Hampshire – to Gorham

New Hampshire – to Gorham

Day 68 - Hanover to Moose Mountain Shelter Clean, dry, and refreshed, we were ready for the most difficult state on the AT, New Hampshire. We

Jul 16, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Vermont

Vermont

Day 55 - Old Seth Warner Shelter to Route 9 Hoot-hooot-hoot called a barred owl last night, welcoming us to Vermont while we drifted off to sleep in

Jun 28, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Day 47 - Laurel Ridge Campsite to Great Barrington The Berkshires conjures up images of summer camps, glacial lakes, and mountain air. Indeed, our

Jun 16, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Connecticut

Connecticut

Day 43 - Wiley Shelter to Mt Algo Shelter A blast of colder than expected air descended on us overnight, a welcome reversal from the recent heat and

Jun 8, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
New York

New York

Day 35 - Greenwood Lake to Pond Campsite Today we left the comforts of the Meadowlark B&B and set out on what has been the most difficult day of

Jun 3, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
New Jersey

New Jersey

Day 29 - Delaware Water Gap to Dispersed Campsite Before leaving DWG, we set up a clothesline outside of our hotel in order to spray our clothes

May 27, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet
Pennsylvania- Part 3

Pennsylvania- Part 3

Day 21- A Zero Day in Hamburg People are always telling us to “be safe out there”. Ironically, today’s zero day was probably the most dangerous day

May 20, 2023 : Twist-Tie and Spreadsheet