Monday, September 28, 2009

End of the trail??

Hello all - I am sure that you are all asking yourselves, is she done? is this out of her system now? The short answer is NO. I am off to finish the Long Trail in Vermont. I am leaving this week and will return once I have reached Killington, Vermont from the Canadian border. It is only 170 miles so I don't expect that it will take me too long to finish and then I can look forward to more substantial goals like the PCT (2650 miles), CDT (3100 miles), or the IAT (1400 miles). I will write again when I return from the LT.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Monday, September 7, 2009

The Last Food Box

Well everyone I just finished packing the very last food box. It feels unreal and a little sad too, this whole adventure has been fun for everyone and it is soon to end. She expects to finish in about 2 weeks. I am so excited for her and proud. I know that she will be making entries herself when she gets done to share stories and pictures, so stayed tuned. Since this maybe my last entry I wanted to say Thank You to everyone who found it in their heart (& pocket) a donation for Mom's fundraising efforts for the MS Society.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Mom is in Maine


I heard from Mom last night, she was at a hostel in Andover, Maine. She is still in good spirits, but the hiking has not gotten any easier. She said that it has been more like rock climbing than hiking, the picture is of Old Blue Mountain and just a few of the many thousands of boulders she has been encountering. The winds have not died down at all and she has had to be VERY careful lately not to get blown right off the side of the rock face. (Be careful Mom) It is getting very cold at night and for those of you who really know Mom she is ALWAYS cold. I guess between wearing all the clothes she has with her, the new coat, and the sleeping bag she has been getting through it just fine. She is fast approaching the 100 Mile Woods and before we know it she will be at Mount Katahdin. Only 2 more food drops...seems unreal...