Journal Entries

All packed up and ready to roll. I still love my Gossamer Gear Mariposa pack, circa 2013. It saw me through the Appalachian Trail and is still going strong, though I probably don't need all the volume of this pack as @toesalad and I continue to streamline our gear for 2 instead of 5.

Day 2

Day 2

"This monument, erected by filial affection, To the memory of our dear father, David Henderson who accidentally lost his life on this spot. 3rd September 1845."

Day 2

Day 2

@toesalad Finding coffee (Starbucks VIA packets) and breakfast fixings (oatmeal, nuts, dried fruit and dried milk) at the bottom of our ADK-approved bear canister.

Day 2

Day 2

His & Hers

@toesalad is hiking in Altra Superior 2.0 which he loves for their wide toe box and zero drop. And as he says, "these shoes have achieved that sweet spot between ground feel and rock protection"

I'm hiking in New Balance Minimus, my all-time favorite running, walking, hiking and backpacking (all-purpose activity) shoe.

By 7:30 we were in bed for the night at Wallface Lean-To.

@toesalad making our supper on a large flat rock in Indian Brook.

Eating supper at the water makes sure our camp gear and sleeping area, at Wallface Lean-To, doesn't smell like food (and attract bear and vermin). And it's also a more pleasant and light filled place to eat (and clean-up) than the dark wood shelter. Not to mention, you don't have to haul any water, for cooking or washing, you just scoop from the brook.

Most of Indian Pass is through the woods but the trail opened up for a stunning view of the Wallface cliffs, which on this rainy day was partially shrouded in low clouds and mist. Magical.

I will admit I am more captivated by the tiny beadlets of moisture on these spruce boughs than I am by the rocky face in the background, though I love the fall colors