On my thru in 2000 I stoped for lunch at the Clyde Smith Shelter. "Arrow" came in with a lerge bunch of nettles she had picked along the trail. She boiled them for lunch and shared them with me. It...
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On my thru in 2000 I stoped for lunch at the Clyde Smith Shelter. "Arrow" came in with a lerge bunch of nettles she had picked along the trail. She boiled them for lunch and shared them with me. It...
Trail runners work for alot of hikers. The Barefoot Sisters did the trail barefioot and several people have done the entire trail in Tevas. "Hank" will wear out six pairs of $10 canvas sneakers on a...
It is not urban legend-first if you have ever been to Maine there is no "urban" north of Portland and the jury is still out on Portland. It actually did happen at the Augusta Walmart, was on all the...
If it is the same Tyvec he made it to Hot Springs in 2000. He was completly dressed in hand sewn tyvec and all his gear was made from Tyvec. He said he hadn't worn shoes in many years. His wife had...
I needed a 5000cc pack but I carried a forge and anvil so I could suppliment the cost of my hike by blacksmithing in trail towns. In 2000 Tuba Man hiked with a tuba but it didn't fit in his pack and...
Exactly what my suggestion would be but not for May or even early June. Many maintainers are not able to get to their section until early June because of high water, dangerous water crossings, and...
I got out of Maine for a few days. Finally found where spring is hiding. I'm in tropical Chicago. Drove in whiteout blinding snowstorm to get to the Manchester Airport. All rivers were way over their...
At noon today the Mount Washington Weather Station reported a wind speed of 151mph. Wish someone was on Katahdin to find out what it is there. WHAT A SPRING!!!!!!
It's Saturday afternoon and I just shoveled 12 inches of snow off the back patio to make room for what we are getting tomorrow. Sooner or later one of these storm has to have some rain in it. Rain on...
Sort of funny cheese factory experience, got water, set up my tent, ate dinner, hung my food bag, put a cover over my pack, turned in for the night. Forgot it was the cheese factory and mice must...
Ayah Woodsy, April 12th and another 6 to 12 inches before tomorrow. On Sunday night we expect another major snow storm. I think the ski areas in Maine should plan to open on New Years Day and close...
Hiker's Paradice in Gorham, NH used to offer shuttle services to Bigelow but a call to them or The Cabin at Andover can get you a shuttle. I have never had a problem leaving a car at the Little...
When I hit Gooch Gap in Georgia it was less than 20 degrees, a combination of wind and freezig rain that turned to snow, 20 plus mph winds--if it hadn't been locked i would have gladdly slept in the...
I can't imagine being in the trail without change. Only once was I without change. A very annoying trail person, (he didn't last long enough to be called a hiker) almost demanded everyones cahnge so...
Everyone is Irish on St. Patricks Day.
Why aren't they-
Italian on Columbus Day?
French on Bastile Day?
Black on Martin Luther King day?
Puritans on Thanksgiving?
Must have something to do...
In 2000 Blister Sister and Raz-ma-taz aqua blazed, then hitched back and hiked the section they skipped. Just about everyone else just skipped the 100 or so miles they could aquablaze.
Jester, It's a fact there were no redheads in Ireland before the vikings came. I know what used to be my red hair came from Ireland as did the red in your hair. The viking connection may explain some...
I did Perisburg and Hanover for my switches. A switch doesn't have to be complete, you might keep a some sort of warm top and hat. I remember a cold spell in Mass and VT. in August. No matter what...
Mox would never shake Jack, he is a great person to hike with and he has forgotten more long distance tricks than any 5 books on hiking I have read. I am old and slow, and even with burbon and camels...
Mox would never shake Jack, he is a great person to hike with and he has forgotten more long distance tricks than any 5 books on hiking I have read. I am old and slow, and even with burbon and camels...
On another mattter, I picked up the pipe and pills ypou lest at cold spring shelter. Post your address and I'll mail them to you.
It's late and I could go on for pages on this subject. About three months into my thru hike I was about to cross the Mason Dixon Line. I had hiked with a wonderful group so far and thought the world...
If you have never long distance hiked read every book and publication on gear. After careful research purchase what you feel would work best for you. When you get to Neels Gap, about 3 days into a...
Hiked same year as Walking Home. I lost 55 pounds, my wife didn't throw me out but I still gained 45 to 50 of in back. Bought a whole new wardrobe the month I finished. Six months later I brought it...
Amazing video, My state ,Maine, has a huge moose population and I have only heard of one moose attack. Once a hunter shot a bull during mating season and claimed it charged him. Most people felt he...