APALACHES 103-108 Path Day – The Trek

I started the morning with a great breakfast at KTS House. Then we returned to the path and started walking around 8. I started with an steep and rocky climb to the Wildcats. The summit was completely cloudy, so there was no vision. After arriving at the final summit of the Wildcats, I descended to the cabin of Notch Carter. I stopped there and had lunch for a beautiful alpine lake. Once I was fed, I went up to Carter Dome. The clouds finally clarified and I had some good views near the summit. I could see all the way back to the presidential and north to Maine. From there I followed a ridge line during the following miles. Once I arrived at North Carter, I descended abruptly. There were so many farms in this section. He made a very difficult hiking. I had a final climb to Mount Moriah before having five miles of descent to finish the day. I crossed the last miles and arrived at the parking lot around 8. It was a long and hard day of hiking. Tomorrow I will cross Maine. I am very excited to enter the final state on the road.

Day 104 Route 2 from the USA to Carlo Col Shelter (17.4)

Today it started with a pleasant and easy road walk. Then I gradually ascended to the Mahosuc range. I could see all the way back to MT Washington from some of the points of view. The path remained quite easy for the rest of the morning and took my first break for a pond. I went through some more ponds until I climbed the success of Mt. The views from the top were incredible. I could see all the mountains that I walked the last days. The sun shone through the clouds and created rays. It was a perfect shipping of New Hampshire. Shortly after leaving the summit, I crossed Maine. I was so happy. I have been dreaming with this moment since I discovered the AT. A state and 282 miles remain. After crossing the border, I had one more mile to the shelter. The shelter was very pleasant. GQ, KT, Boose and I were the only people there. My body is very tired and I need a good break.

Day 105 Carlo Col Refugio A Grafton Notch (14.0)

I had an early start this morning because I knew it was going to be a difficult day. I started uploading to the goose peaks. The views from the peaks were absolutely incredible. It was one of my favorite sections of the entire path. I was completely clear and I could see for miles. Alpine swamps near the summit were also very great. Then I descended Full Goose Shelter, where I took my first break for the day. I mentally prepared for the notch Mahosuc, which was just a few miles ahead. The notch was very great. Everyone says it is the most difficult mile on the road. I don’t think it’s the most difficult mile, but it is definitely the slowest. It was like a rock jungle gym. In the notch it was very cold and there was a lot of snow on the cracks. After passing through the notch, the Mahosuc arm was directly later. It was a very difficult climb with a lot of rocks. Once I got to the top, I felt very relieved, but I still had one more climb to the old motorcycle. I crushed the final climb of the day and was rewarded with a great view at the summit. I finished the day with a decrease of three miles to Grafton Notch. I was very happy to finally get to the parking lot. KT, Boose, GQ, and I loaded in the car and returned home. I am very grateful for everything they have done for me in recent days. We had a great dinner and went to bed early. My body is the most beaten, it has been the whole path.

Day 106 Notch Grafton A South Arm Road (20.4)

I returned to the path around 8:30 and started with a climb. The climb was gradual and not too difficult. When I arrived at the summit I had excellent views to the north in Maine. The land near the summit was very unique. I had to climb a rock face and then go back on the other side. The rock was textured, so it was not too difficult to navigate. If the rock was wet, it would have been very dangerous. After descending to Baldpate East, I had a good path for the first time in a long time. The path remained easy until I reached the Hall inclination mountain. I took a break there and prepared for the last stretch of four miles. I quickly descended by very technical terrain. When I got to the bottom, I immediately climbed again. It was steep but it didn’t last long. Once I got to the top, I finished my day with a descent back to the road. It rained a little at the end of the day, but it was fine because he would return to KTS’s house. I dried up and had a cooked final meal. Tonight is my last night at KTS House. I am fed and rested for the final stretch.

Day 107 South Arm Road To Sabbath Day Pond Lean-To (17)

I ate a great breakfast this morning. I had some eggs, cake and fruit. After the KTS breakfast, Dad took us back to the path and started walking around 10:30. I started with a long and constant climb to the old blue MTN. The climb was very difficult and there was no vision at the summit. Then I continued a very resistant land to Bemis Mtn. This was the first time in a time when I felt I was totally in the forest and moved away from civilization. From the area around Bemis I had excellent views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. I took a quick break in the shelter and then descended through a very treacherous land. The path on Maine is very careless and is relentless. There are almost no easy sections. Once I got to the bottom of the descent, I climbed again. I had an incredible view of Route 17. After that I went through two ponds and swam in the second. The shelter was just after the pond I swam. I heard Loons on that lake. I arrived at the shelter quite late, so I quickly went to bed.

Day 108 Saturday Pond Leal to Poplar Ridge Lean-To (20.1)

Last night I had a crazy night and I didn’t sleep much. There was a backpack that had nightlife and made crazy noises of his store. Although I didn’t sleep much, I still had to get my miles. I started walking around 7 and the path was soft for the morning. I went through a few ponds and took a break in an eleven mile shelter in the day. After the shelter I began to ascend to Saddleback Mountain. On the way I went through some more ponds. One of them had a canoe, but I needed to get up and on the mountain before hitting a storm. From Saddleback to the horn, the path was above the tree line. There were many clouds around me, so the views were not incredible. I still glimpsed great views while the clouds rolled on the mountain. I was mainly walking on soft but adherent rock throughout this section. I did it on the horn before the storm hit and descend again on the tree line. Then I went up to the Saddleback Junior Summit. This climb was steep but not very long. Once I got to the summit, the shelter was just a few miles further. I arrived there around 6 and was protected from the rain during the night.

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