Category: AT

at journal~Damascus to harper’s ferry (9.17-9.22.09)

Sept. 17, 19.3 mi Slept ok in the bunk upstairs. Up around 7:45am, on the trail by 9:42. Took an hour to get there from the hostel. My longest day on the trail—19.3 mi. Arrived @ Pine Swamp Branch Shelter @ 8:30p by headlamp. The water [...]

Monday March 22nd, 2010 in AT, appalachian trail | No Comments »

at journal~ Damascus to Harper’s ferry 9.13-9.16.09

Sept. 13, 14 mi.
Was on the trail by 8:48am. Gary wasn’t kidding when he said be’d be out before the sun came up. He was up & moving around @ 5am, out by 7 or earlier. I don’t remember, as I was in & out of sleep as he got ready. 19 mi [...]

Sunday February 28th, 2010 in AT, appalachian trail, backpacking | No Comments »

AT hike sept. 7-12, ‘09

Sept. 7, ‘09 10.9 mi
Ended up at Hurricane Mtn Shelter today; arrived before 3:45 pm, earliest stopping time yet. Slept pretty well last night. On trail by 9:45 am.
Saw 1 deer today. Passed a couple hikers for the 2nd time; saw them yesterday in GHSP, boy & girl. Met Good Times, a hiker [...]

Friday February 26th, 2010 in AT, appalachian trail, backpacking, hiking | No Comments »