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 […]
Hiking Through Hot Pastures in Vermont – AT Thru-Hike Day 59
Location: Unknown I left the shelter late this morning because I only planned to hike 14 miles. The heat began to drain my energy as soon as I began climbing the hills in Vermont. I walked though a lot of pastureland today. The hills are still challenging, but the miles are pleasant. The heat is […]
Entering Vermont – AT Thru-Hike Day 58
Location: Thistle Hill I woke up early with the sun this morning. I was completely wet from the early morning dew. I only got out of my sleeping back because I couldn’t fall asleep. The grocery store hadn’t opened yet, but I grabbed a couple Gatorades and a pop-tart at the gas station. I sat […]