8/13/12 – 1692 miles
Less than 500 miles to go. I passed the sign on a closed section of trail. Irene did a number on some of the VT sections, but they are still passable, so hikers are ignoring the detours and using the trail. Usually, only the bridges are gone and some blowdowns are across the trail.
I’m camped tonight with a nice couple called the Troverts. They have a journal on trailjournals.com if you want to look. They hiked yesterday with Kleenex and today with me.
Gondola on Killington
This shelter is very near the top of Killington Mountain, a huge ski and mountain bike complex. Hikers get to ride the gondolas for free so I hiked a short side trail to the top and rode the gondola down and back up. At the bottom I bought a sandwich and ice cream bar. The views from Killington and the gondola were awesome. Tomorrow I may stay at a Mountain Meadows Lodge near Killington VT. I need a rest and shower.
Wow, less than 500. I remember when I hit 500 starting and the next 500 flew by. So glad you are well and hiking strong. Miss hiking with you but I sure am glad I missed the “bandana” day! haha Happy Hiking
How’s the weather? Still hot and rainy?
Yesterday I mailed you a box of warm weather clothes to Hanover. Although after reading your latest blogs I’m thinking I should’ve thrown in some extra money for laundry too. Lol. Keep your clothes on!! Man! Parents are SO embarrassing!!
Warm clothes for cold weather…cold weather clothes…warm clothes….whatever!
The extended forecast for that part of the country has it cooler (70s) and sunny most of next week. That sounds good to me! We western hikers aren’t used to so much rain.