Journal Entries

Almost to Goddard Shelter - great inspiration to push on seeing the message left by @hammerhead (45 indicating our anniversary years as of Oct!) who had pushed on ahead with @toesalad. I’m married to such a romantic xo

Yeah! Another long view on the Long Trail. Asked @toesalad to pose/sit in the crotch of this tree but he wouldn’t oblige :)

Trail dappled by sunshine @hammerhead and @renee

@hammerhead - I wonder how many photos have been taken of this Split Rock?!

Climbing up stepping stones @renee is setting a good pace. On our way to Goddard Shelter- 14.4 miles - here we go!!

After a nippy night at our 1st camp - @renee reviewing the trail map to see what’s ahead for the day.

We are mostly in the ‘Green Mountains’ - nice to have the occasional open view

The first crossing of many beautiful streams with @renee @hammerhead

So happy @renee and @toesalad are hiking with us - our packs are loaded and we are thankful for a warm clear day to set off on day 1- destination Congdon Shelter- 11.4 miles down (up!) the trail. Start time 11:30.

A year after @hammerhead and I suggested we do The Long Hike in September 2018 we are here! Parked our vehicle and started on Broad Creek Trail at Mass./Vermont border.