Comments on: 5 Dangers that Could Kill You Hiking the 100 Mile Wilderness

By: Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:59:57 +0000

In reply to Z. Maziarz. Agreed on the Mountain Lions. I'm quite sure I got a glimpse of one in 2006 in New Hampshire.

By: Z. Maziarz

Z. Maziarz — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:53:57 +0000

I live in the Appalachian Mountains and I have seen mountain lions, black bear, coyotes and wolves. I know that the Federal official statement does not acknowledge this, but those of us who live in the mountains have seen them close up.

By: Seth

Seth — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 01:01:31 +0000

As a Mainer, I am surprised you did not include getting mauled by a black bear.

By: Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:28:36 +0000

In reply to Dorothy Yearwood. Death Valley is awesome. I went to Death Valley last year. It is fantastic, and super duper hot. If you have kids in tow, check out this itinerary I put together for taking kids to Death Valley.

By: Dorothy Yearwood

Dorothy Yearwood — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:29:15 +0000

yeah I am going to death valley

By: Paul Usher

Paul Usher — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 21:37:57 +0000

It’s really good to read these tips. Thanks for posting them.

By: Gregory

Gregory — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:12:37 +0000

In reply to donna. When are you starting your SOBO thru-hike? I'm planning on June 22, 2016.

By: Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 23:59:11 +0000

In reply to Margaret Holtje. Thanks for sharing, Margaret. Sounds like you had some real challenges on the trail. Glad you were able to get help!

By: Margaret Holtje

Margaret Holtje — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:45:27 +0000

In reply to Mark Kelley. I can second the suggestion for Shaw's. I did the Hundy in '09 and my hiking partner needed to come out twice-once for a back injury, once for a high fever. Both times, we sent word (*cell phone reception was not good in the area-don't rely on it!) thru other hikers and drivers on the logging roads. The Shaw's shuttle was great about picking us up and bringing us to stay in Monson. Their boarding house is incredible! Clean rooms, welcome showers, friendly staff, awesome food (and lots of it!), and even a clothing and gear exchange.

By: Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 01:43:16 +0000

In reply to Bill Martin. I would recommend Shaw's Boarding House. They are located in Monson, ME, at the southern end of the 100 mile wilderness. I bet they would pick you up from the airport, provide a place to stay for the night, and then shuttle you to Mt. Katahdin the next day, but you'll need to call to inquire. Best of luck on the hike.