I stayed at Stoney Brook shelter last night.  Yesterday’s hike ended in a steep climb after crossing the brook.  I even had to climb a ladder.  😓

 
The shelter was fine except it rained at night (no problem) and then another storm hit as I was packing this morning (big problem).  Everything was laid out and it all got drenched.  It rained even more than the first day out of Bear’s Den, with Jeff Wingard.

I hiked into Killington, VT in the rain and then took the bus into Rutland as the weather cleared.

I ran into “Mag” at the outfitter.  He was very excited about picking up a new set of shoes.  He got 1,700+ miles on his first pair.

 I’m at the Yellow Deli Hostel in Rutland tonight.  I got here early enough to dry everything and do laundry before the evening storm hit.  Yeah! 

If I hit the trail tomorrow, I think I’ll take the bus to Killington and go up the gondola to the top of the mountain to start hiking.  I guess that’s “aero-blazing”.

Hike Statistics:
Day #5 section 2 (#33 total)
Miles from Katahdin, ME – 488.3
Miles from Hanover, NH – 46.1
Miles to Great Barrington, MA – 179.9
Total miles on A.T. – 340.9
Avg daily miles (section 2) – 9.2
Avg daily miles (total) – 10.3

I don’t look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over. – Warren Buffett

Last night at Winturri shelter was awesome.  There were 25+ people there; both SOBO and NOBO.  I am stopped at The Lookout with an awesome view.

   
 
Planning to hike another 7 miles or so today.   I think I am the slowest hiker out here.  😕  If I get a signal later I’ll post more.

Laughter is America’s most important export. – Walt Disney

On the trail again today getting miles in.  Milage below is from Georgia.  

Here’s Blackfoot.   She’s hiking NOBO into New Hampshire. 

Striker and Ultraviolet SOBO    

 
The weather is currently absolutely gorgeous; here’s a few shots from today there are also plenty more on my carousel.

   
 
My plan is to go to Winturri shelter today. (11.8 miles)

Hike Statistics: Day #3 section 2 (#31 total)
Miles from Katahdin, ME – 468.4
Miles from Hanover, NH – 26.2
Miles to Great Barrington, MA – 200.2
Total miles on A.T. – 321.0
Avg daily miles (section 2) – 8.7
Avg daily miles (total) – 10.4

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A good story can take you on a fantastic journey. – Walt Disney

I’m back on the trail and am more than 8 miles into my hike today.   I’m stopped at Trail Magic and just ate pancakes with sausage. Yum!  There are lots of hikers on the trail, both NOBO and SOBO.  I’ve met about 10 just today.

I met a guy at 7 am today.  He said it was hot; it was already 62…

Here’s where I stopped for water today.

So I made it to Thistle Hill shelter (13.1 miles) and an here with several other thru and section hikers.  Getting ready for a good nights sleep.  The water here is awesome as is the company.

Hike Statistics:
Day #2 section 2 (#30 total)
Miles from Hanover, NH – 14.6
Miles to Great Barrington, MA – 211.4
Total miles on A.T. – 309.4
Avg daily miles (section 2) – 7.3
Avg daily miles (total) – 10.3

To move the world we must move ourselves. – Socrates

I’m on my way back to the A.T. in New England.  I currently at BWI waiting for my flight to New Hampshire.  Maryland is home so it feels great to be here.  Can I have crabs for breakfast?

It looks like there’ll be lots of water on the trail.  It will be just like starting in Harpers Ferry with all the rain.  Here’s the current weather radar for Vermont and western Mass.  Yikes!

It will be days before I’m dry again. ☔️

And yes, I have my umbrella with me.

Update:  In order to avoid getting “burned out” (i.e. washed out) before I even start, I’m spending tonight at the Norwich Inn.  The weather looks much better tomorrow and I should easily make up the list distance with an early start.

A bank is a place where they lend you an umbrella in fair weather and ask for it back when it begins to rain. – Robert Frost