What do backpackers do on zero days? Chores, relaxing, and lots of eating. On zero days long distance hikers rack up zero trail miles thus the name zero day. These days usually still involve plenty of walking to get to grocery stores, eateries, outfitters, laundry facilities, etc. depending on where Read more…
This day was another rainy day with various forms and intensities of rain. There were some breaks in the rain while we were hiking, but I stayed gray and damp. Yesterday, I was able to maintain a neutral (as opposed to negative) attitude about the rain. That was good for Read more…
We went for breakfast at the Damascus Diner. We had eaten supper here last night and enjoyed it. For breakfast I had two fried eggs, bacon, hash browns, grits, and two biscuits with sausage gravy. I don’t care for sausage gravy, so I didn’t eat that. I only like grits Read more…
This trip is a part of the 100 Mile Wilderness Winter Lean-to Challenge. On the last day of 2021, Frosty and I drove on the Mountain Road past the Borestone Mountain Trailhead to the bridge. This is just beyond where the road is officially maintained in the winter. This part Read more…
This trip is a part of the 100 Mile Wilderness Winter Lean-to Challenge. On January 8th, Frosty and I rode up to the Monson area and headed toward Borestone Mountain. We continued on Mountain Road past the Borestone trailhead. We parked at the beginning of the unplowed Slate Road. If Read more…
This trip is a part of the 100 Mile Wilderness Winter Lean-to Challenge. On January 23rd, 2021, Frosty and I headed to Monson. We wanted to hike into the Leeman Brook Lean-To in the Hundred Mile Wilderness. We were able to pull in and park at the AT parking Read more…
In New Jersey, was nice to meet up with the same people for several nights in row and socializing with them. In New York we were outside of the normal backpacking season for the area, this social aspect wasn’t present during that section hike. Every time we go on a Read more…
Frosty and I weren’t in any rush to wake up. We knew that the hiking part of our day was going to be short. We left our tent spot along Furnace Brook and started the hike toward our car. The hike was rocky at the start, but then it mellowed out. Read more…
We had a boardwalk in our hike this morning. This section had some cool views. When we arrived at the road crossing in Vernon, we travelled a short distance on the road to get to Heaven Hill Farm This was a much anticipated food stop for me. Robert had some Read more…
We stopped at the High Point State Park office. There is a store and public restroom here. The store has souvenirs, pop, and some snack food and bars. While here, we filled up our water bottles, disposed of trash, and snacked on some chips. Frosty was having some sinus issues Read more…