Location: Lost Pond I’m feeling pretty down. I have stopped for a long lunch at Little Rock Pond shelter. I am not tired from yesterday’s 20+ miles, but my left knee is killing me. I’m on the edge of tears because of the physical and emotional pain. The knee hurts like crazy, but every time […]
Appalachian Trail Rebound – AT Thru-Hike Day 68
Location: South of Minerva Shelter My first 20 mile day. Finally, I had the determination to pull the miles. Actually, it wasn’t just 20 miles I hiked today, but nearly 22 miles. I crossed several mountains including Killington at over 4000 ft. I don’t feel exhausted after the miles. I am tired, but not completely […]
Detox at Pico Camp – AT Thru-Hike Day 67
Location: Pico Camp I woke up this morning feeling significantly better though I was starving. I hadn’t eaten anything yesterday and everything that was in my stomach I threw up. The rain fell hard this morning in a frightening thunderstorm. The peak above the shelter was certainly hit by lightning. The wind blew loudly through […]
Sobering Up At Pico Camp – AT Thru-Hike Day 66
Location: Pico Camp I woke up this morning feeling worse than I did yesterday. I got sick as soon as I crawled out of my tent just before Noon. I packed everything up immediately and returned to the Blue 4Runner to say goodbye to Charlie, Outlaw, Ninja and Thirsty. I could barely focus enough to […]
Drinking Problems on the Appalachian Trail – AT Thru-Hike Day 65
Location: Sherburne Pass Today I woke up with a considerable hangover. I packed everything in my bag and crossed the field to visit with Ninja who was already cooking over the Coleman grill. I ate a few blueberry pancakes that he made and then a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. The sandwich was one of […]
Digging Deep Rut outside Rutland – AT Thru-Hike Day 64
Location: Sherburne Pass I slept through my work for my work for stay this morning. I was supposed to help Cashen in the café. I took my time getting out of the hostel this Saturday morning. I visited the farmers’ market in town and the local bookstore. I decided not to buy anything. I visited […]
Exploring Deeper the Twelve Tribes Cult – AT Thru-Hike Day 63
Location: Rutland, Vermont It wasn’t hard for me to convince myself to take another zero day with the Twelve Tribes. I am just a little tired of hiking. I am however ready to return to the trail tomorrow. I think I am ready at least. I’ve got an itch to hike tomorrow. I had an […]
Partying Too Hard at Twelve Tribes – AT Thru-Hike Day 62
Location: Rutland, Vermont I woke up on the cold floor this morning. I need to remember that when I am drinking alcohol, I cannot handle as many beers as I could before the trail. I have 25 lbs fewer on my body and I don’t drink as often as I did. I actually wonder if […]
Meet the Twelve Tribes Cult – AT Thru-Hike Day 61
Location: Rutland, Vermont Today marks two months since I began my trip. I am far behind schedule, but I am behind because I am having a great time. Hopefully I am not hurting my chances of finishing because I am moving so slowly. I probably need to push a little harder, but the trail and […]
Time at the Mountain Meadow Lodge – AT Thru-Hike Day 60
Location: Mountain Meadow Lodge Katharine’s birthday. I left the shelter this morning at a decent hour. I forgot to take the mousetrap with me and I didn’t get the chance to thank MJ for the food. Today was rather uneventful. Not much happened. I hiked 15 miles to Mountain Meadow Lodge, where I am sitting […]
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