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Change that works for everyone
Maine gave me a reprieve today. It seems that my petition to the state for a redress of grievances has
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Humidity of 2,000%
I never had any intention of doing this big of a day today, I swear. Given my current physical and
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Should I go home?
Today was the first day I seriously contemplated leaving trail. I'm completely miserable and I'm not
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Maine is hard
Maine is hard, don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. These mountains are unforgiving on all levels, let
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Welcome to Maine, The Way Life Should Be
Last night I was out like a light by 8:00PM, and I did not wake up until 5:30AM
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Entering Maine will be emotional
I would like to wish a special happy birthday to the United States of America, who turns 232 today. It&
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It's a clash of epic proportions
I did not sleep well last night, which is never good. Sleep is a key ingredient to a successful days
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Don't be silly
Don't be silly, I did not actually walk 20 miles in the Whites, that's just the
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Today represented the start of my fifth month on trail
Today is July 1st, 2008. I've now been on trail for four straight months, that's roughly
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The only thing I'm certain about is that there are a lot of uncertainties out here
I have come to the rational conclusion that it's not humanly possible to create a plan for the
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This is where the term "Appalachian Money Club" comes from
It's now all worth it, it's no longer fruitless. There is now justification for the death-defying
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There were zero views today, not a one
The White Mountains are relentless beasts. They are unforgiving in every aspect of their being. Every ascent and descent are
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I was above tree line and completely enshrouded in a cloud
What you must understand is that the White Mountains live in their own little world. The peaks insist on competing
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Exposed in the White Mountains
Today was a 'go with the flow' type of day. I started out from Hawk Mountain around 6:
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The fire warden's cabin is exactly what it sounds like
Let the record reflect that NH is hard, and let there be no amendments to this resolution. Let the resolution
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It was a perfect town
Hanover, NH seems to have a bad reputation on trail, and I'm not exactly sure why. My spirits
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This town has a powerful lure
What you must understand is that town has a powerful lure, it over takes your mind as you become closer.
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We were done hiking for the day, our most miserable day thus far
Today, I was miserable beyond comprehension, and I was not alone. I've never seen Cookie this angry at