I am planning on a leaving date of August 1st 2016 from Katahdin and hike to the CT/NY border. I feel good about my planning except when going thru the White Mountains. I will be carrying a tent but am curious about how you all plan on where to stay with the regulations, possibilities of the huts not taking on "work to stay hikers", finding a legal place to make camp, time of year and amount of other hikers, etc. What are your experiences? Thanks!