AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)

Collection of trail journals written during my 2018 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Click HERE to read from the beginning.


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The Dead Presidents
Posted On June 25, 2018

Looking back towards Mt. Washington from Mt. Adams ridge June 25, 2018 Destination: Stealth Campsite at Mile 1871.9 Today's Miles: 15.40 Start Location: Lake of the Clouds Hut Trip Miles: 1871.90 I slept well …

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AT Thru-Hike Trail Journal (2018)  / Hiking
The Work for Stay
June 24, 2018

View from Mt Webster June 24, 2018 Destination: Lake of the Clouds Hut Today's Miles: 13.90 Start Location: Ethan Pond Shelter Trip Miles: 1856.50 Today was pretty awesome! I found out that Choo Choo …


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Hut Hopping
June 23, 2018

Sunset from Mt. Garfield June 23, 2018 Destination: Ethan Pond Shelter Today's Miles: 14.50 Start Location: Garfield Ridge Shelter Trip Miles: 1842.60 This morning was chilly. I thought a lot about Choo Choo and …


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Lonesome Lake
June 22, 2018

Lonesome Lake June 22, 2018 Destination: Garfield Ridge Shelter Today's Miles: 19.10 Start Location: Eliza Brook Shelter Trip Miles: 1828.10 ***i had to go back and edit this entry, though luckily I hadn’t posted …


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The Mounting of the Moose
June 21, 2018

Womp! No views at Mt. Moosilauke summit June 21, 2018 Destination: Eliza Brook Shelter Today's Miles: 15.90 Start Location: Jeffers Brook Shelter Trip Miles: 1809 I woke up early at Jeffers Brook, before 5, …


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The Omelette
June 20, 2018

Carl the Omelette Guy and Me June 20, 2018 Destination: Jeffers Brook Shelter Today's Miles: 15.70 Start Location: Hexacuba Shelter Trip Miles: 1793.10 Some days I feel like I’m just as tired after 15 …


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The New Hampshire Package
June 19, 2018

Smarts Mountain View looking north towards the Whites June 19, 2018 Destination: Hexacuba Shelter Today's Miles: 17.70 Start Location: Moose Mountain Shelter Trip Miles: 1777.40 Today I got what I am now calling The …


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The Meetup in Ivy Town
June 18, 2018

View atop Moose Mountain, NH June 18, 2018 Destination: Moose Mountain Shelter Today's Miles: 16.80 Start Location: Happy Hill Shelter Trip Miles: 1759.70 When I woke I could see the mosquitos waiting for me …


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The Mega Magic!
June 17, 2018

Dude photobombs Jill, Brian and me! June 17, 2018 Destination: Happy Hill Shelter Today's Miles: 21.10 Start Location: Winturri Shelter Trip Miles: 1742.90 My sleep at Winturri Shelter was good. I shared my little …


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Syrup and Ponds: It’s What Vermont Does
June 16, 2018

Vermont Wildflowers June 16, 2018 Destination: Winturri Shelter Today's Miles: 18 Start Location: Sherburne Pass Trail at Mile 1703.8 Trip Miles: 1721.80 I had a good sleep at the hostel last night despite some …