It was very cold last night and I was glad we used the tent instead of the shelter. The tent adds about ten degrees; it was 57º F inside it this morning. Even Dennis was cold last night! We are slowing down at bit—not because of my ankle, but because the Post Office in Wallingford,… Continue reading Day 12: (June 27) Big Branch Shelter
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Day 11: (June 26) Peru Peak Shelter
We sat at Ms. Murphy’s eating an egg sandwich and listening to the locals chatter. Two old codgers kept everyone entertained. After breakfast we hitched a ride to the trail head with Miles, a painter and building restorer. My new shoes are comfortable. I appreciated all the time Vincent at EMS in Manchester Center, VT… Continue reading Day 11: (June 26) Peru Peak Shelter
Day 8 and 9: (23 – 24 June) Green Mountain House
One of the advantages to sleeping in a shelter is a quick morning start. No need to take down and stow the tent. We were on the trail by 7:20 AM. We had about 11 miles to the intersection of the LT and Vermont 11, which would take us into Manchester Center where we had… Continue reading Day 8 and 9: (23 – 24 June) Green Mountain House
Preparing for the Long Trail
I am preparing to hike the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the US—272 (435 km) miles long running the length of Vermont from the Massachusetts to the Canadian borders. It is considered more difficult and rugged than the Appalachian Trail, with lots of mud and mountains (53 named ones) including 27 that are over 3,500… Continue reading Preparing for the Long Trail