Hertlein Campsite to campsite near Swatara Gap – 17.6 miles Friday, July 11th, 2014 After happening upon this turtle that I took a picture of, we stopped for lunch today at the 501 Shelter, which is a very nice fully enclosed bunkhouse type shelter with a caretaker (who was not on site when we wereContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 17”
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Appalachian Trail Day 16
Pipeline clearing campsite to Hertline Campsite – 17 miles Thursday July 10th, 2014 My shoulders continued to deteriorate and were now open and oozing. I enjoyed spending time with Bob, but often we’d hike alone, separated by a few steps to a few hundred yards, depending on the pace we were keeping. We’d stop forContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 16”
Appalachian Trail Day 15
Windsor Furnace Shelter to Pipeline clearing – 7 miles Wednesday July 9th, 2014 I woke up this morning to discover that my shoulders were ecchymotic. Having not ever been fitted for a pack, I was learning the hard way that most of your pack weight should be carried by your hips, not your shoulders. WeContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 15”
Appalachian Trail Day 14
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Appalachian Trail Day 13
Wayawanda Shelter to NY 17A – 10 miles April 19th 2014 Final day in New Jersey! I got a decent rest and slept much later than Bruce, my shelter partner. The previous day had taken so much out of me and I was very excited to leave NJ behind. Little did I know that NewContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 13”
Appalachian Trail Day 12
Murray Property to Wayawanda Shelter – 18.5 miles Another pretty long day for me. I was determined to maximize my time even though by now I was feeling pretty sore. I got a slow start from the warmth of the Murray Cabin, enjoyed the Wallkill Preserve and Pochuck Creek suspension footbridge after crossing Pochuck Mountain.Continue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 12”
Appalachian Trail Day 11
Gren Anderson Shelter to “the Secret Shelter” on the Murray Property – 18.4 miles 4/17/2014 My water was frozen when I woke up! I panicked a little bit because I couldn’t feel my fingers but the temperature quickly rose and I thawed. I got a lot of miles in today, which felt great. High PointContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 11”
Appalachian Trail Day 10
Culver’s Gap to Gren Anderson Shelter – 3 miles 4/16/2014 Resumed my northbound hike today. Got dropped off late afternoon and hiked to the shelter. This was a three night hike (over my birthday) that finished NJ and started NY. I guess three miles took a lot out of me…
Appalachian Trail Day 9
Rattlesnake Spring to Culver’s Gap – 14.9 miles October 22, 2013 Look at those curly locks! Yikes! I recall wondering if I was still in NJ because I never knew NJ could have such great views. This was the last day of this hike for me. Almost 15 miles. I’m making progress!
Appalachian Trail Day 8
October 21st, 2013 Mt. Minsi to Rattlesnake Spring – 16 miles I crossed the Delaware River after descending Mount Minsi (which was not easy). Interstate 80 is the AT for the bridge walk across the river. It’s very noisy and a bit scary walking along an interstate but it was a short walk. I enteredContinue reading “Appalachian Trail Day 8”
Wherever I May Roam 