I LoVermont as the saying goes but the Trail has been pretty muddy since we crossed the MA/VT border. We arrived into Manchester Center, VT yesterday afternoon (August 17) and after picking up our mail drops from the outfitter, grocery shopping, and a large pizza for lunch, Jeff Taussig picked us up and took us to one of the absolute best hostels on the entire AT, Green Mountain House. Freezer stocked with Ben and Jerry's of course!! We would stay here another night but the limit is 10 hikers, reservations are required, and he is all booked up here again tonight. So sometime this afternoon we will hesitantly go hike a few miles in this heat wave (which is suppose to end tomorrow) to the first shelter.
Next stop is Rutland, VT in a few days, but only for a quick resupply. Next night in town will be Hanover, NH!! I have all my winter gear on my back once again which feels silly since its 92 degrees out, but later in the week the high is going to be 69, so I'm really looking forward to some cooler weather.
And did I mention we are finally back in the mountains again? Fantastical!! The views from the peaks have been tremendous, if a little hazy lately from the heat. Can't wait to get high again!!
I've got 4 weeks before I take 8 days off from Sept. 15 - 22 so we will try to get into Maine before then.
(in case you didn't see it, there is another post below this one)
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